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mrsmitty wrote:It seems you have to have it in your hand to really know what you're getting.
Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:25 am
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Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:59 am
willross wrote:I'd consider one if it came non-distressed. I'll make my own damage thank you very much...
Cheers,
Will
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:51 am
willross wrote:I'd consider one if it came non-distressed. I'll make my own damage thank you very much...
Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:59 pm
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Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:48 am
mrsmitty wrote:My local dealer spoke with the rep and there is still some comparisons that need to be made. The rep indicated that:
1. The nitro finish is highly specialized attributing to the increased cost.
2. The tremelo block is larger on the relic (more mass) contributing to a different tone.
3. The strings on the standard Legacy were so shot that they need to be replaced before the comparison can be made (I should've recognized this ).
So, the dealer is restringing them for me and I'll go to town on them tomorrow to hopefully solve this mystery. Stay tuned...
zapcosongs wrote:Interesting. The this really is the first I've heard of a difference in trem block. Hmmmm. Tim? Craig? - ed
Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:11 pm
Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:38 am
mrsmitty wrote:Last post...I went down to the shop today for another test. The Rustic was still hotter than the standard with the brand new strings (although noticeable difference). So, it looks like I just got a hold of a really good Rustic. I think I'll continue to play the standards until I find the one that hits me. The nitro finish feels like butter if you can swing the extra money. Thanks for all the advice.
Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:18 pm
Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:55 pm
mrsmitty wrote:Good point and yes I did. So did the other 5 people around me...shaking their heads.
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:43 am
leprof31 wrote:My Rustic 2009 had always be a bit ordinary, boring, not special as she should. I decided to bring her to my luthier in Quebec (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu)... He is a Fender master-lutihier. He found some issues with my Rustic, issues from the factory... First, a lot of metal pieces are to much rusted, and mechanical parts are almost stuck by the rust. They just did not neutralized the effect of the acid on the moving gear after aging that parts at the factory. Then a cluster of fresh nitrocellulose from the wet neck (when the guitar was assembly at the factory) get under the neck and dry there gluing the neck and the body together... They put the neck and the body too soon together. This problem get the neck just a little bit offset and make the tremolo very hard to use... and the ajustement of the touch a bit too high... He has been obliged to cut the nitro and had to remove all the stickers with date and serial number because they where swollen... Now, the guitar is amazing... but why the factory did not care about a Rustic top of the line.???? They almost made a very great guitar...a little piece of sh***. This is ashame! I think Leo would have been really upset about that.
Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:01 am
leprof31 wrote:My Rustic 2009 had always be a bit ordinary, boring, not special as she should. I decided to bring her to my luthier in Quebec (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu)... He is a Fender master-lutihier. He found some issues with my Rustic, issues from the factory... First, a lot of metal pieces are to much rusted, and mechanical parts are almost stuck by the rust. They just did not neutralized the effect of the acid on the moving gear after aging that parts at the factory. Then a cluster of fresh nitrocellulose from the wet neck (when the guitar was assembly at the factory) get under the neck and dry there gluing the neck and the body together... They put the neck and the body too soon together. This problem get the neck just a little bit offset and make the tremolo very hard to use... and the ajustement of the touch a bit too high... He has been obliged to cut the nitro and had to remove all the stickers with date and serial number because they where swollen... Now, the guitar is amazing... but why the factory did not care about a Rustic top of the line.???? They almost made a very great guitar...a little piece of sh***. This is ashame! I think Leo would have been really upset about that.
Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:45 am
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jageya wrote:by rustic do you mean distressed at the factory??? I have a new one from years ago still in the case..distressed from factory and it DOES play better then any usa i have...its awesome for sure. But sadly i have too many guitars so may be selling it...if i can get 2k i would for sure. lol