75-207 Series I Guitar

Started by rv_bass, July 06, 2025, 07:42:53 AM

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rv_bass

1975 Series I Guitar
Excellent condition

24 5/8 scale
8.8 pounds
Zebrawood top and back
I'm guessing koa core
Maple (with some flame) and walnut neck
Might have beech or birch as the neck center laminate
Ebony fretboard
Mother of pearl inlays
Walnut front and back headstock laminates
Brass pickup selector
Brass and wood tailpiece
I like the lighter weight of this guitar
Balances very well, no neck dive
Sounds and plays amazing
Original hard case in decent shape
Cool old sticker on the DS-5 box

rv_bass

#1
Couple more photos


edwardofhuncote

I'd like to stand and salute that... 🦓

lbpesq

Sweet!  And great shape for a 50 year old instrument.

Bill, tgo

dela217


David Houck


DistillaMatto

Wow. A very fine historic example.

flavofive

Nice!!  Love the short-scale guitars.

rv_bass

#8
Thanks. I actually prefer long scale guitars, but the lighter weight of the smaller SC body compared to the larger standard point body is worth the trade off.

jazzyvee

That's a real nice guitar and looks pretty similar to one I was in discussion about many years back from a UK seller.
I can't actually think of any of my guitars where the scale length had any influence on my buying it.  Probably says a lot about my guitar playing but as long as the neck feels right and the sound and to some extent the aesthetic, i'm good. I can't actually state what the scale length is of any of mine without looking it up on line. Basses yes.
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

rv_bass

#10
Thanks, Jazzyvee, this is a fantastic guitar in mint condition. Light weight and comfortable to play and sounds wonderful!