The Kahler also isn't mounted to the studs correctly. The knife edges are on the studs themselves and they feed into the middle of the Hourglass - It's the opposite of a floyd rose. You will want to buy two new Hourglass inserts and two new of the smaller knife edge studs to get it operating like new.

I worked in a shop in the late 80s that sold these… I owned a Daion Power MkXX at the time and wanted one of these so badly…. I wasn’t really into strats, and still am not… but I managed to buy an RH-4 in trans blue just a few days ago….. pickguard is showing signs of decay behind the mirror coating and the writing on the pickups has worn a little. But it’s not been mucked with at all. In all the ones I saw while I have been looking, they either have pickups swapped, EQ unit removed or tuners replaced… this one doesn’t suffer those fates….. you seem to have scored too, albeit a few years ago now….

Brutta copia della Fender élite del 1983

Pat had already left by 1995, Shame knowing that he didn't make that piece or had anything to do with that company. I'm lucky, I have a 1992 Berlin deluxe made by the man himself.

One point to "point out" about Fender guitars from the 70s and 80s is the inconsistency and variability of quality that rolled off Fender's production line, which was arguably the raison d'être for the advent of companies like Blade and PRS and G&L. The point being that these decades were "hit or miss" and although many Stars and Teles produced by Fender in these decades were very run- of-the-mill instruments, one out of every ten or so were of the highest quality. I got through two mediocre Strats before I came across a top quality one. I found a 1970s Telecaster which the previous owner had slightly "modified" that was the best guitar I have ever played let alone owned, far better than any Fender, PRS, Gibson Les Paul or Patrick Eggle that I have tried or owned since. Another point to take into account is guitar "snobbery" which strangely enough is identical to the pretentiousness surrounding fine wine - the older and more expensive the wine then the better it should be ! Not necessarily true. Unless they are acquired solely for investment purposes, no way are most pre-CBS or early sixties Fenders worth the asking price.

Thanks for making this video. I hunted down ibanez JEM7D. It's 22 years old. I put Jescar SS frets on it. It is my best playing guitar. The intonation is great. Superb tuning stability. Smoother tone without the high mid spike of regular JEM. Tight and tidy palm mutes , nice cleans. I glad Ibanez made the guitar.

I have has a pre-lawsuit R4 since 1992. It made the Fender product of the time look like a cheap copy - which arguably it has been since 1964 😉. It would be nice if the neck were a fraction wider at the nut and if it were a little lighter, but nothing really to complain about. It makes a very good gigging guitar with simple control layout and the boost circuit provides enough drive to plug right in.

Still play mine and love it. I wanted the VWH originally but got my hands on this in 2005 and so glad I got this.

Love this guitar. Want one! They are so expensive now! Lol

I have just seen this, I hope you are well and good, love Pete

Yes, it definitely can't sing and dance...

Spoken like a true ignoramus. If you ever played a Murphy les Paul compared to a studio you’d instantly know the difference You’re the guy that tries to convince himself that his epiphone is just as good bc you can’t afford one. Not being about to afford one is fine. Bashing bc you can isn’t. It’s not

Not a real big Ibanez fan because I've had few Ibanez before and I had difficulties with them. I had difficulties with the saddles on the edge tremolo that they have on them I had difficulties with things like the edge tremolo system the saddles were a pain in the butt, rather have a Floyd Rose, but Ibanez are okay, I just wouldn't pay too much for one. I prefer Kramer, and Jackson guitars. Edge tremolo system is a far cry from a Floyd Rose not even close to the quality. And DiMarzio pick ups are a long way away from a Seymour Duncan, Seymour Duncan are the best pick ups you can buy right there neck and neck with EMG pickups

You do not even compare the two which each other when it comes to tone. My first electric guitar was a Blade and yes it was a nice instrument. Nothing to complain about when it comes to quality. Looking back i had plenty of guitars to compare it with. What i have to admit is that the fretboard of the Levinson was impecable and very comfordable to play. However, i never got warm with it's sound. It could have been both the swamp ash body and neck and the active pickups. I'm not sure, but i assume the pickups were just not my cup of tea. Yes, they were powerful, especially in active mode but, i just missed attitude in them. As a young guy that is just learning how to play guitar, you might tend to listen to your guitar teacher and that could be a mistake. I have purchased the Levinson and another guitar just because of listening to people who could play very well. Today i own a number of electric guitars, but none of the two are in my collection anymore. Even the guitar teacher finally turned back to the Fender Strat after having checked out everything else.

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Fantastic guitar.

Bravo🎸《☆》Fender & Gibson 4Ever👍🏾🥤with only functional upgrades that make them better✌😎☮

It's a bit puzzling the USA Tele didn't get a Skunk stripe👍🏾😁☮

Awesome Ben🎸《☆》The USA Tele might have Nitro paint which would explain the rougher F hole👍🏾🤳The Mexico Tele is probly Poly finish which holds a Shine basically forever. The Nitro will evaporate over time & have a relic look eventually without any sanding✌😎☮

Patrick had left the company by 1995 I believe. If you want an Eggle that he might have made you need a 1994 or earlier. Nonetheless that is a very pretty guitar.

Excellent version! Love it.

I own a Fender Thin line Elite Mistic Ice Blue and it weighs 4 pounds all stock the neck is fantastic

Thanks for the info Ben

Beautiful condition! Most of them you see for sale nowadays are all modded and dinged all over the f*ckn place.

I’m interested in what you have to say about this subject. But the camera moving back and forth, was little too much for me.

Love guitars.

Did you film this while on a stepper machine?

There's no sustainer ,but it is beautiful.

My dream guitar 🤘

I always felt that song was always going to be his epitaph. Jeff..... Where are you, Jeff?

Brought me to TEARS also

The Master Alchemist of the six string has moved on to another venue; rest easy JB, we'll keep listening to your unparalleled and incomparable work, forever ♾️

Definitely a Gifted Guitarist 💯 So glad I seen him live before he passed 💜RIPJeff Beck

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

RIP BEAUTIFUL JEFF...WE MISS YOU & YOUR AMAZING TALENT...FOREVER BEAUTIFUL, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔WE LOVE YOU DARLING RIP

Shit volume Unsteady camera Man come on…wtf

Watched him do this live in small venues on more than one occasion. His use of the slide beyond the fretboard and over the pickups to create this sound took such skill to get just right, that I still have trouble believing what I saw. I’ve heard other famous players say they’ve tried it too, and found it difficult to find it as perfectly as he left it, for all of us. What a privilege to witness. Bravo Jeff, for a life well lived, and defined on your own terms.

Jeff Beck did not play a guitar. He was the guitar....😥😥😥

I'm welling.

Gratidão por sua dedicação a todos nós 🙏

My favourite guitar ever, still in very good shape after so many years... it needs to be re-fretted, though...

He played to your soul. RIP - JEFF BECK

Never be another

I played one of these a decade ago, my guitar teacher had it but it was a purple one, I don't recall much about it, he offered it to me for about 1k euros, given the price they go for on reverb I am kind a sad my parents didn't have the money for one

I have got 3 blade Guitars one with the Fender headstock and one that came after that both Rh4 and i got a Blade texas special they play great but i was wondering if you have the original pickups in your guitar

Those Berlin Pro's are stunning guitars. This top is really a looker. I have a Patrick Eggle made MXG (series made for Max Guitars in the Hague) with the same falling leafs inlays in the ebony fretboard. It's a superstrat (HSS). I've put a set of Bare Knuckles pickups in it and installed Sperzels and a roller bridge to keep the trem in tune for at least one set. It's my main stage guitar for years. Lovely well made guitars, with great necks and eye to detail.

All of the jems from this era are worth quite a bit. They’re really sought after

Got one. Had it 21 years. It’s broken-in and plays like a dream. Nothing comes close to the action. And I’ve a rack of good guitars . I could never sell

Beautiful guitar! 🤩

Nice guitar, i have an '89 hm strat that had a dark grey metallic paint job but had 'Razzberry' colour underneath(paint had chipped on back). Im in process of taking off grey coat. I could be wrong(happens alot!) but maybe yours had similar coat added? Anyway love the maple neck on these.