NGD....1985 Soloist J1072

[msaint65]

Finally....arrived a week or so ago, haven't had any real time with it, but dusted it off and took a few pix. Always wanted a black Soloist ever since I saw Gary Pihl playing one in a 1984 MTV Sammy Hagar concert. Until now it just never seem to happen. Anyway, cosmetically it is in excellent condition, great frets / nibs still intact, headstock tip mint, a small dent or two but that's about it. The electronics are another story .....a mish-mash of active / passive pickups / pots / battery jammed in the small SD cavity...yuck. Not a deal breaker though - I have new 500K pots and a Duncan Full Shred for the bridge. Once the J100 and the Dimarzio (haven't determined model yet) are breathing through the correct pots it should be good to go. Looks great next to J0345 (Ivory) and J2375 (Red / Blue Pearl)! Enjoy.......



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[DonP]

Cool. Seems to be in nice shape. I'd like to get an old one like that.

[neilli]

Yeah, that looks to be in awesome shape - nice grab!!

[shreddermon]

Nice classic black. Congrats.

[Hayabusa hooligan]

Looks awesome congratz enjoy the hell out of it I know what it's like to finally get a guitar you have been looking for.
Rich

[Iceberg794]

I'd like to see a picture of the control cavity

[len]

Sweet!!

[walshula]

Wow!!! Congrats!!! Very nice brother!!! Would love to see the three together in a group pic

[xenophobe]

That's classic!

[j2379]

nice!, & thats weird I own. J0302 ivory/creme , j2352 red blue pearl, both w floyds

[msaint65]

nice!, & thats weird I own. J0302 ivory/creme , j2352 red blue pearl, both w floyds

[Joeykun]

I live near Gary and met up with him last year. He is no longer touring and works from home doing web design.
His kids play though. Probably inherited his axes too!

[msaint65]

I'd like to see a picture of the control cavity

Here ya go....those with OCD should turn away .

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[msaint65]

Wow!!! Congrats!!! Very nice brother!!! Would love to see the three together in a group pic

Not a great shot.....but close enough . J2375 (red blue pearl) left, J0345 (Ivory) center, J1072 (black) right.

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[Iceberg794]

Thank you kind sir. you have one hell of a wiring job ahead of you. Good luck and congrats on the guitar.