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Title: Question about Distillates
Post by: fungke on August 23, 2004, 01:40:28 PM

Hi Everyone,
 
Does anybody know when and why the body style was slightly changed on the Distillates. I noticed some of the earlier examples have a smaller top horn. Mid-Eighties models seem to have a more elongated top horn.
 
I'd be grateful for any info.
 
Cheers, Andy.

Title: Question about Distillates
Post by: 811952 on August 23, 2004, 01:59:37 PM

I know the early ones were a bit neck heavy for my taste, even in medium scale.
John

Title: Question about Distillates
Post by: bsee on August 23, 2004, 02:07:20 PM

I believe that it was for better balance.  The longer horn provides a little bit higher angle for the headstock when it hangs, where the older model hangs a bit flatter.

Title: Question about Distillates
Post by: dannobasso on August 23, 2004, 04:41:12 PM

It may sound odd but the Distillate I have (89 5 string) looks like a cross between the Spoiler and the SC small standard. The horn is slightly thinner than the Spoiler, the right side very like a Stanley with a more feminen bottom. (ie larger). The medium scale is a breeze to play as are my Spoilers.
Danno

Title: Question about Distillates
Post by: bsee on August 23, 2004, 05:05:47 PM

any extras, Danno?  Are you sure you don't have too many?

Title: Question about Distillates
Post by: dannobasso on August 23, 2004, 10:07:50 PM

One can never have too many my friends! Perhaps Rami has a few lying around. I just picked up a thunderbird. I'm working up another order for Mica.
Danno