Andrew Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 The shorter headstock came in late 78. Certainly from 8 0400 from what I have seen. With a repaint the only hope is the pot codes if they haven't been replaced but then guitars shipped in 79 could well have pots made ealier.
Andrew Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 I didn't get it, try [email protected]Andrew.Andrew, I sent you a PM.....Thanks!
bubs_42 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I personally love all mahogany guitars. The Old Sunburst's have a great balance with the warm wood, Paf's and the Sustainblock. Great Midrange and Low End, with chimey, sparkley goodness! Its like the Love Chiild between a Special and Tele. To call a Sunburst just a Gibson Knockoff is a shame, they stand on thier own. I'm a sad man because I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
murkat Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I'm a sad man because I'd buy another in a heartbeat. By the end of the weekend... yes, you probably will...
bubs_42 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I'm a sad man because I'd buy another in a heartbeat. By the end of the weekend... yes, you probably will... We will see.
murkat Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I'm a sad man because I'd buy another in a heartbeat. By the end of the weekend... yes, you probably will... We will see. Oh, I'm bringing it... so, yes... we shall see...
bubs_42 Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 I'm still a sick man! Love this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brentrocks Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 I'm new to the Sunburst club...and i just found a beauty!!!! 1978 B&C..... 8 0258
bubs_42 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Damn Mitch better hurry and sell that strat. It'll be hard to pass that one up when it comes up FS..... Ya, I won't be able to pass that one up.
RichRS6 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 That really is a sweet guitar. Congratulations again.
Feynman Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Just remember that bubs called dibs Brent, and he's good people. Please tell us when it's in his hands.
tommyh Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Folks, Having been bumped by @RichRS6 I finally got it together to do some (half-)decent pictures of my '78 Sunburst and (with the new Message Board utility) to post them. So, this is my '78 Sunburst (S/N 8 0253) with shimmed bridge, long headstock, bull's eye Gotohs and DiMarzio PAFs. I've had this since '84 and it's all pretty much original. A couple of the original black speed knobs shattered so I replaced them and, 'cleverly', I rewired it to 1 volume & 2 tones as the bridge pick-up is quite bright (but it would revert to standard wiring easily enough). As Andrew suggested, it does seem to have 'big dots'. Alltogether it's in pretty good shape. The top is pretty good, the curly maple figuring depends a bit on the light. I guess the colour is quite an antique red (rather then cherry red). The neck is quite rounded, frets are OK. A few dings in the back & sides as it's seen some action but is now enjoying its semi-retirement. Still sounding good. Cheers, T.
RichRS6 Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Hi Tommy, lovely guitar, just 10 digits away from mine.My burst is pretty similar top wise and the colour is the same.Would be interesting to know for sure why they have the big dots, could be the same with the bulls eye tuners, a parts supply issue.
lincsman Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Both fantastic guitars might sell my prs and replace it with a sunburst
Brentrocks Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Folks,Having been bumped by @RichRS6 I finally got it together to do some (half-)decent pictures of my '78 Sunburst and (with the new Message Board utility) to post them.So, this is my '78 Sunburst (S/N 8 0253) with shimmed bridge, long headstock, bull's eye Gotohs and DiMarzio PAFs. I've had this since '84 and it's all pretty much original. A couple of the original black speed knobs shattered so I replaced them and, 'cleverly', I rewired it to 1 volume & 2 tones as the bridge pick-up is quite bright (but it would revert to standard wiring easily enough). As Andrew suggested, it does seem to have 'big dots'.Alltogether it's in pretty good shape. The top is pretty good, the curly maple figuring depends a bit on the light. I guess the colour is quite an antique red (rather then cherry red). The neck is quite rounded, frets are OK. A few dings in the back & sides as it's seen some action but is now enjoying its semi-retirement. Still sounding good.Cheers, T.only 5 digits from mine....nice HAMER man!!!!
tommyh Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 @Brentrocks - great. I was going to ask you the 'big dots' question but yours has crowns!I thought I remembered on a search of the forum a while ago finding someone who had 8 0252, the one below mine (or it may have been 8 0254 above?). For some reason I think it went to Australia (??) but I could never find the post again.Cheers, T.
kizanski Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 Now that's a better picture!Edited to add - Wow.WORD!
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