AM255 - Why oh Why??

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Author Message   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 5:56 pm:    The perfectly fine original trem was replaced with a hack job. Super 58's gone too. Check out the label: did it originally say AM225? Ebay Item #290131868876 mk   Acetan Username: Acetan Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 7:49 pm:    The label appears to say 255 and the back cover suggests same. Figure an AM255 would conservatively worth around $1,000, let see how much the owner's "creativity" would cost him. If there are bids, that is.   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 8:47 pm:    I'm pretty sure it didn't say 255. I think it was a typo that someone fixed by hand. mk   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 8:48 pm:    For everyone to see: mk   Rockon2112 Username: Rockon2112 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 10:52 pm:    Wow! And they did such a fine job installing that locking nut... what a hack whack-job. I can't see the purpose behind putting a Floyd on an otherwise exceptionally nice looking guitar. Shame about the pickups too. Something definately looks goofy with the model #... was there a 225 model every made? I didn't think the 255 came with a pickguard either. I've had my eye out for a 255 for awhile, this was a bit of a let down. It will be interesting to see what this goes for with those "premium upgrades".   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 12:51 am:    Guys, relax. Those stamps were done by hand, probably with a thumbwheel adjustable stamp like you use for dating documents. Whoever stamped this one made a mistake and then fixed it. Except for the hack job on the nut scews, this doesn't look bad to me. If the AM255 had been built in 1986 it probably would have had an Edge on it just like the '86 AR350. That "perfectly fine original trem" (HardrockerPro) has been the source of much complaining by some owners. I think the choice of a Floyd for replacement is due to the distance between the studs. The Bear   Acetan Username: Acetan Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 1:54 am:    You may be right Bear but as I said, "...let see how much the owner's "creativity" would cost him." Then we'll know.   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 4:32 pm:    Ace, Notice I made no mention of value or cost or anything else related to the almighty dollar? I'm looking at it from a player's viewpoint. I have no interest in collector value. The Bear   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 5:53 pm:    To each his own but.... this axe shouldn't have any whammy bars on it at all. Ever. Guitar just don't look right to me. IMHO. IMSO. Just an opinion.   Davehowardcustom Username: Davehowardcustom Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 11:50 am:    What's up with the pickguard & master volume? Is this another "premium upgrade," or what? Makes me wonder how they put it in, and WHAT IN GOD'S NAME is that pickguard covering up? Did anyone else notice the re-sprayed headstock? Looks like they carefully avoided painting over the serial number (kudos for that, at least) but the finish is not a match. Hmmmmm, maybe a snapped headstock under there? Scarey man, reaaaaaal scary. And it's going through one of those drop-off "I Sold It" auction houses. No direct comunication possible with the seller. No additional info or pic's available... "Yikes"   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 1:42 am:    Bob, I agree, guitars shouldn't have single coil pickups either. The Bear   Boo Username: Boo Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 10:18 am:    "I agree, guitars shouldn't have single coil pickups either." The Bear "That boy ain't right" Hank Hill   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 9:17 pm:    Exactly my point. Everybody has a different idea about what a guitar should be. The Bear   Boo Username: Boo Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 9:47 pm:    Well said Bear and thats the beauty of it all.

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