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Nic LP

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Yeah, I know, another posting about the R9... sorry for that.

 

I have some questions about these two superb guitars :

 

What are the pick ups on these two ?

Neck profile ?

Is it better to order or just buying one in stock at a store ?

Is it a lot more expensive if I order one especially for me and add some slight mods (uncover pick ups, neck profile, ...) ?

What about the weight of these guitars ?

Are they swiss cheesed or chambered, like the Traditional or the 2008 Standard ?

Is there a difference between the R9 and the 50th anniversary 1959 ?

 

Thanks for your precious help.

 

Nic

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Depends what year. 2003 - present, all regular historics have Burstbuckers 1 & 2.

R9 neck - fat. R8 neck - fatter.

What's "better" depends on you, how picky you are and what kind of deals you can get in Montreal.

Why order one? R8s, R9s & R0s all have different necks. Surely, you'll find one you like.

Average weight is around 9 lbs. Some are less, some are heavier.

They're not swiss cheesed or chambered. They're solid.

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Depends what year. 2003 - present' date=' all regular historics have Burstbuckers 1 & 2.

R9 neck - fat. R8 neck - fatter.

What's "better" depends on you, how picky you are and what kind of deals you can get in Montreal.

Why order one? R8s, R9s & R0s all have different necks. Surely, you'll find one you like.

Average weight is around 9 lbs. Some are less, some are heavier.

They're not swiss cheesed or chambered. They're solid.[/quote']

 

Very well said.

KUDOS [crying]

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