THE DICKEY BETTS CUSTOM #7494

Started by alembic7494, April 12, 2011, 02:45:23 AM

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alembic7494

I have owned this guitar for over 20 years and wanted the Club to get a real good look at a "Masterpiece"




mike_b

Wow! Incredible! Can you give us any more info on the guitar?

alembic7494

According to Dickey, he ordered the guitar in 73' and received it some time in 74' He played it at many venues and in the studio, but always felt closer to his 57 goldie. I' parapharasing his letter. You will notice the back of the head stock has a m.o.p. inlay of the Magic Mushroom...the bands logo even today.
 
As for wood and construction, I'll save that for another time. I can tell you that the front of the head stock and the top of the body are bound and inlayed in sterling silver!
 
More to come as my time permits...thanks for your interest.

sonicus

Is that  a truss rod adjustment cover on the head stock over the string nut ?

tbrannon

Wolf,
 
It is- if you go to the other thread with pictures you can see the truss rod popping in the first picture
 
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/411/101791.html?1302611289

sonicus

Toby, yes thanks . Unusual  place for the truss rod adj .for an Alembic isn't it ? Like a Gibson.
                              Wolf.

jazzyvee

Is that a young Ron in the photo?
 
Jazzyvee
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cozmik_cowboy

Nope - that's Dickie Betts (L) & Gregg Allman, JV.
 
Peter
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