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2001 Classic (Pawnshop Special)
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:54 am
by Presence76
So I picked this up online from a pawnshop. It has some bad fading in the wood you can’t see from the pics.
There’s also a nice gouge on the bottom
Also - the electronics didn’t work properly.
Sooo
I installed GraphTech saddles and an Acoustiphonic preamp. Also (couldn’t get black/creme for the neck) DiMarzio Gravity Storm pickups.
Also added a free way switch.
Finally a kill switch.
It killed me to gut it, but I believe it was beyond repair (or at least beyond my budget)
But I’m enjoying it now very much!
Re: 2001 Classic (Pawnshop Special)
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:54 pm
by vjmanzo
Looks great!!! Seems like a cool project!!
Those early transparent Classic finishes are known to fade, but, IMO, it gives it kind of a unique cloudy look; I really like the way this looks right now even with with the two-toned pickup!
Congrats!
Re: 2001 Classic (Pawnshop Special)
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:36 am
by mmmguitar
Presence76 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:54 am
So I picked this up online from a pawnshop. It has some bad fading in the wood you can’t see from the pics.
There’s also a nice gouge on the bottom
Also - the electronics didn’t work properly.
Sooo
I installed GraphTech saddles and an Acoustiphonic preamp. Also (couldn’t get black/creme for the neck) DiMarzio Gravity Storm pickups.
Also added a free way switch.
Finally a kill switch.
It killed me to gut it, but I believe it was beyond repair (or at least beyond my budget)
But I’m enjoying it now very much!
I love beater Flys. Please think of me if you ever feel like selling it.
How do you like the Gravity Storms? I had a set in a ‘96 deluxe and just couldn’t get along with them - Even though they sound great split. I’m always eager to hear owners’ experiences trying different pups in the same Fly.
Re: 2001 Classic (Pawnshop Special)
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:52 pm
by Mr303
I need to go to better pawn shops.
I’d refurb a fly if one like this appeared.
Re: 2001 Classic (Pawnshop Special)
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:48 pm
by Presence76
mmmguitar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:36 am
Presence76 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:54 am
So I picked this up online from a pawnshop. It has some bad fading in the wood you can’t see from the pics.
There’s also a nice gouge on the bottom
Also - the electronics didn’t work properly.
Sooo
I installed GraphTech saddles and an Acoustiphonic preamp. Also (couldn’t get black/creme for the neck) DiMarzio Gravity Storm pickups.
Also added a free way switch.
Finally a kill switch.
It killed me to gut it, but I believe it was beyond repair (or at least beyond my budget)
But I’m enjoying it now very much!
I love beater Flys. Please think of me if you ever feel like selling it.
How do you like the Gravity Storms? I had a set in a ‘96 deluxe and just couldn’t get along with them - Even though they sound great split. I’m always eager to hear owners’ experiences trying different pups in the same Fly.
Hey - great question. So the split sound is awesome-def noticed that. I am digging the neck in series too, but kind of ambivalent on the bridge. I haven’t put a lot of time in on them though, so next month when I play with the band I’ll have a better idea.