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Would you? Eko 995 for Starfire Reissue

laklandfan07

laklandfan07

Apr 4, 2014
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hey Justin got an interesting conundrum maybe you could help me sort through. My EKO 995 hasnt been getting as much work as i had thought it might and the opportunity to trade it in for a starfire reissue (the two pickup config) has come up. Would you say this should be something i go for? The guild seems like it be more versatile, id buy it outright but i cant really warrant the two right now, what would be your thoughts as someone whose recorded both (i know your Guild is the real deal vintage). Whats more applicable?
 
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I use my EKO more these days, but my Starfires are irreplaceable and still get love. They are more flexible. I'd probably say do that. However, I've never played one of those newer import Starfire reissues. My favorite Starfire, and the one that's been recorded the most, is the 'circa 96 Fender-era Guild, built in Rhode Island. I like it even more than my '66. Anyway, if the reissues are really dope and actually speak to you, then go for it.
 
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Hopefully you don’t regret it! I have an Eko 995 and I love it’s vintage charm.

JMJ, speaking of vintage charm, it’s great to see your Wildwood Coronado is up & running. Killer Gainsbourg-kinda tone in that short Instagram clip as well, the old Coronados don’t have a center block, correct?
 
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laklandfan07 said:
cool well its up for sale on classifieds if anyone who reads this is interested!
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Please...try not to sell it if you can avoid it.

winterburn69 said:
Hopefully you don’t regret it! I have an Eko 995 and I love it’s vintage charm.

JMJ, speaking of vintage charm, it’s great to see your Wildwood Coronado is up & running. Killer Gainsbourg-kinda tone in that short Instagram clip as well, the old Coronados don’t have a center block, correct?
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Thanks. Yeah, no center block. They're pretty thin though, so they aren't particuarly prone to feedback. What they ARE prone to is disintegrating magnets. These instruments weren't Fender's best designs, but I love them to death.

JimmyM said:
Man, if I didn't have an old Radio Shack violin bass from the 60's I'd be all over your Eko, and when you regretted selling it (and you will), I'd sell it back to you at a profit :D

If you can somehow find a way to keep both, man...I can't see letting that beauty go.
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