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I have found a new 2011 R9 that I am kinda smitten with! It's got a great top, very dark fingerboard, nice weight, color = lemon which I've always wanted.

I'd have to down a few nice pieces to snag it.

The back of the body does look a little strange. Not quite the grain I am used to on a historic Les Paul. Not as "open" or "directional" as I am used to. More tight and C patterns if you will...

What do I need to know about 2011 R9's??? Different wood at all?? Better? Worse? Any issues, specs noteworthy??

Thanks in advance!!
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Unread 04-23-2012, 01:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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here is a nice one in cherry .

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Re: Thinking about a 2011 R9
You know what they say...same wood, different year.


Last year for now of the "1 piece fretboard" for what its worth.
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Thanks but I have one picked locally...
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The grain pattern depends on if it's flat sawn, quarter sawn or somewhere in between, not the year model...any pics?...
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Thanks but I have one picked locally...
Buy it before some one else does.
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Well it probably doesn't have a Madi rosewood fingerboard. Get some pics so we can all ooh and aah.
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Probably gonna take an ES-335 up today and see what he will give me for it towards a trade/layaway...

1997 in Blonde with super flame. I am hoping to go over $1500...

I told him I waas going to try to move some pieces and he mentioned he was very fair trade-wise. We will see... (He is a very nice guy)
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How much do you want for the 30th Anniversary Skynyrd Goldtop Epiphone?
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How much do you want for the 30th Anniversary Skynyrd Goldtop Epiphone?
Make me a friendly offer my brother.. that one was/is on the chopping block. Still has the hang tags on it...
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Well today I went into the store to check it out again and dropped a deposit on it

The guitar is amazing, lemon drop, highly flamed, 8lbs 12oz, perfect neck carve, dark board and a Yamano designation.

Only $3500 more to pay ... Eek!!
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Your phone has a camera on it...what, no pictures?




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Frank,
Your phone has a camera on it...what, no pictures?
Lol... I was on may way to a tattoo appointment and only had a few minutes. I will be going back there Tuesday to pick up a repair and will get pics then!!
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Nice guitar! I tend to favor a chevroned bookmatching.
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Stopped in and snapped a quick 2 pics... I can't wait to get this!!!



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Re: Thinking about a 2011 R9
That is VERRRRRRRYYYY nice!

But now you have to make the BIG decision..........................pickguard on or off ?!?!?!?!?!
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Did you trade in the blonde super flame 335?
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Did you trade in the blonde super flame 335?
Not yet... Hate getting rid of guitars!!

This one is still at the store but I have a nice deposit on her!
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