'80s DE-500 Reissues

[Default]

There's nothing wrong with microwaving tea! Of course we have to add the water *after* we microwave the tea...

 

[GAD]

Wiring Loom/Core memory veers moved here:

Wire Looms and Core Memory

Edit - these posts were moved from this thread because the veers got out of hand and it was all my fault. :) Original thread: https://letstalkguild.com/ltg/index.php?threads/80s-de-500-reissues.218579/ Post that started it all was this one commenting on the term "wire loom". I’ve heard the...

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[sailingshoes72]

Does anyone following this thread know how many reissue DE-500 were manufactured in the 1980’s?

 

[GAD]

Does anyone following this thread know how many reissue DE-500 were manufactured in the 1980’s?

Not many. They’re quite uncommon.

 

[Shakeylee]

Best of luck with it. I think the earliest I can take a look is sometime next week, and I absolutely don't need it.

yes.i was talking about a possible reverb purchase of a pair of dearmonds. which seller has no more of) NOT the DE guitar

i would not snipe anyone here.

my apologies for not being more clear,and also for the thread hijack.

 

[Brian J]

my apologies for not being more clear

It was my mistake. I missed the quote that you included in your post. Sorry to hear that the DeArmonds are gone.

 

[billydlight]

Here's alittle fun thing I did with a set of those Martin DeArmonds

 

[billydlight]

My son Billy 3rd many moons ago playing the twangy goodness

 

[HeyMikey]

Billy the kid was darn good in the fourth grade! Does he still play?

 

[billydlight]

Billy the kid was darn good in the fourth grade! Does he still play?

He's 25 now and he can still play. He doesn't do anything with it but he can

 

[geoguy]

Nice to see you, Billy D. Light!

I remember you from the Gretsch Pages, years ago (RIP to that forum) . . . and your son made that guitar sing!

 

[Harp Tail]

This LTGer surely has several talents! Does the trio ever play in NYC? Do they smoke as much as you seemingly do?

The Billy D Light Trio, The Last Rock and Roll Band

thebillydlighttrio.godaddysites.com

 

[wombat]

Has anyone else been looking at this in the UK? I like it very much, but it's at least twic3 as much as I'd be willing to pay!

Guild DE500 1980s , Duane Eddy Natural | eBay

Classic Guild We are happy to offer the following Guild Duane Eddy Signature instrument , details as follows Guild Duane Eddy 1980s Blonde Dearmonds Bigsby Limited Edition Original Case Condition 9/10 ( Light , Normal Playing wear ) Note - Rare Guild Signature Model in collector grade quality...

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[Harp Tail]

No - I had not seen this one. Priced very optimistically but I love the way the finish has aged.

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

This LTGer surely has several talents! Does the trio ever play in NYC? Do they smoke as much as you seemingly do?

The Billy D Light Trio, The Last Rock and Roll Band

thebillydlighttrio.godaddysites.com

They used to be regulars at the Boiler Room in Cape May during the 4th of July week. I saw them there a couple of times.

Here's a little video: