Author Topic: Question about Distillates (Read 138 times)

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.

811952 · « **Reply #1 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

bsee · « **Reply #2 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.

dannobasso · « **Reply #3 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

bsee · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2004, 05:05:47 PM »

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

dannobasso · « **Reply #5 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