mbrad2112 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi, I've noticed some early 80's Howard Roberts Fusions with Fretboard Binding and without. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what models or years had binding and which ones did not? Does anyone have some history here? My 1980 model does not have fretboard binding and I was wondering if mine is worth more or less than the ones with fretboard binding. Thanks as always, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiktok Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Binding became standard in 1991 with the Fusion III, along with gold hardware, the fingers tailpiece, a Chromyte center block (instead of maple) and the relocated pickup switch/volume control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ES345 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 One of my very best jazz guitars, the pickups are a little darker than 57 classics and the body is not as deep as a 175 and the block helps reduce feedback. the fingers tailpiece allows you to adjust the feel the action, personally i like it a lot more than the larger bodied 175 or other traditional jazz guitars. I definitely gravitate to it, it always seems to get me the tone I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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