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You want to know what sucks? I have two X-500s in my possession right now and neither of them are quite right for me.
The Sunburst (1986), and the walnut burst that was LA's (1984).
The 1984 has a better acoustic sound because it doesn't have a big sound block under the bridge.
The 1986 has a better plugged in sound because it has a big sound block under the bridge.
But I like the finish on the 1986 one better.
But I like the tuners on the 1984 better.
But I like the neck on the 1986 better.
But there are no scary finish issues on the neck of the 1984.
But the gold is in great shape on the 1986.
I may sell them both and go for an early '90s X-500 or maybe even an X-700 if the price is right, but finding such a specific beast means patience. I'm not so good at the patience.
The Sunburst (1986), and the walnut burst that was LA's (1984).
The 1984 has a better acoustic sound because it doesn't have a big sound block under the bridge.
The 1986 has a better plugged in sound because it has a big sound block under the bridge.
But I like the finish on the 1986 one better.
But I like the tuners on the 1984 better.
But I like the neck on the 1986 better.
But there are no scary finish issues on the neck of the 1984.
But the gold is in great shape on the 1986.
I may sell them both and go for an early '90s X-500 or maybe even an X-700 if the price is right, but finding such a specific beast means patience. I'm not so good at the patience.