NGD: 7 String Dargie

[Mixolydian82]

Some of you may have noticed my first post in the WTB thread, but I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a 7 String Dargie .

First question, that seems like a good price for a guitar in perfect condition (will post pics ASAP), no? Or NO!

Second, the Ebay listing stated only 4 were ever made. Is that right?

Thanks in advance.

2007 Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Dargie Delight Limited Ed. 7 String NOS | eBay

 

[DrKev]

Congrats on a great guitar! One of three JP7s with piezo. 1 JP7 was made without piezo. I'm sure you know the range of prices on used JP7s run. This first Dargie Delight run was a standard guitar with a fancy paintjob and inlays but was so cool and loved by so many people that prices can be a little higher. Ultimately if you are happy with your purchase then it was a good price.

http://forums.ernieball.com/ernie-b...delight-production-post239699.html#post239699

 

[Tollywood]

Congrats! I couldn't see if you got the martini glasses or the ovals?

 

[Mixolydian82]

Thanks DrKev!

And Tollie, it has the martini glasses on it. The thing seems legitimately untouched.

I still may grab a BFR, but the condition and limited nature of that dargie proved to be a bit too tempting for me haha.

 

[73h Nils]

Grab it! You shall join the exclusive club that even has myself as a member!

 

[Mixolydian82]

Grab it! You shall join the exclusive club that even has myself as a member!

Oh, it has been grabbed

Now I await it's arrival where it WON'T go unplayed for 11 years

 

[Dargin]

You obviously have exquisite taste.

 

[Magic Jason]

I would pay an obnoxious price for an AL Dargie MM90 trem...Whatever makes you happy isn't expensive! Congrats.

 

[Mixolydian82]

Lol Dargin, I'll consider that an official seal of approval.

Magic, hell yes.

Question for all the forumites, this thing has supposedly gone untouched since its build. I would imagine the neck is the only thing that might need refreshing correct?

Also, he says he will mail the build slip later as he's having trouble finding it. I'm a little miffed, but is there another way to verify authenticity? I mean, the martini inlays and paint would be an awful lot of trouble to fake, but still.

 

[Magic Jason]

Just send MM the serial number on the dedicated forum : they forward accurate info within a few days. (What an amazing company...)

http://forums.ernieball.com/ernie-ball-music-man-guitars/3830-serial-production-date-guitar-856.html

 

[Mixolydian82]

K. He has a picture of the SN sticker. I'll give that a whirl. Thanks.

 

[Magic Jason]

serial is on the neck back plate!

 

[Mixolydian82]

Oh yeah. Derp. Thank you.

 

[GWDavis28]

That's Ernie, looks like he's selling off most if not all of his JP collection Wow!!! He spent years hunting those down.

2007 Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Dargie Delight Limited Ed. 7 String NOS | eBay

Sorry to see this. Glenn |B)

 

[Mixolydian82]

That's Ernie, looks like he's selling off most if not all of his JP collection Wow!!! He spent years hunting those down.

2007 Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Dargie Delight Limited Ed. 7 String NOS | eBay

Sorry to see this. Glenn |B)

I'm new here, so the guy I bought it from is a member here?

He says he ordered a 6 and 7 dargie for collection, so I guess I'm the second owner. Nice to know he's a member here though if that's what you're saying.

 

[GWDavis28]

Yup, he hasn't posted in a real long time. At least I'm pretty sure it's him. He takes really good care of his stuff and is a super nice guy.

Glenn |B)

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

That's Ernie, and he ordered one each of a 6 and 7 string from me. If you email/message me the serial number I can confirm. What a tremendous collection he has, and he's an incredibly nice guy!

 

[Mixolydian82]

That's Ernie, and he ordered one each of a 6 and 7 string from me. If you email/message me the serial number I can confirm. What a tremendous collection he has, and he's an incredibly nice guy!

Ha, Pete! I just messaged you using your website a few days ago about a petrucci. I was a regular poster on the Petrucci Forum (RIP), so it's good to see you're here. Your word is as good as gold, so thanks for that.

 

[Mixolydian82]

Cripes this thing rips. First of all, this is my first Petrucci. This is also my first 7, though I'd play tested a few.

Out of the case, there wasn't a single fingerprint to be found, and not a single swirl in the clearcoat. It almost felt sacrilegious to play this guitar. Even the original strings were highly playable. Plugging in, this guitar immediately felt like I cut my teeth on it, having no need to really acclimate after playing on fenders and other superstrats. What an immaculately built machine. Tired after playing for four hours straight, but will post pics later.

What incredible guitars. It's almost sickening

 

[johnnyboogie]

Congratulations!! Enjoy to the fullest with a nice glass of Dirty Martini =D