Morse #23

[beej]

So after being jealous of Tommy's Morse collection (he had two of the first 50 made) ... I finally convinced him to sell me Morse #23. The first 50 were signed by Steve on the headstock.

I'm proud to add Morse #23 to the collection! In great shape, with the lacquered neck, plays like butter. Very cool- the neck plate is blank, no serial #, made in '86-ish (goes well with my '91 6-bolter).

Thanks Tommy!

 

[PugNinjas]

Congrats, Beej

That is a great addition and very cool of Tommy to part with that beauty

 

[Spudmurphy]

Wow Beej - nice acquisition !!!

 

[Sweat]

Nice Beej, if anyone was going to get an original it should be you, congrats.

 

[banjoplayer]

Jesus .... heartattack ...
I´m jealous

Congratulations, beej !!!

It would be a dream to own one of these first 50. Never saw one in Germany.
Have much fun with it and if you want to get rid of it, PM me

 

[marantz1300]

Your a very lucky man, congrats.

 

[Simple Simon]

these aren't nearly enough pictures!

 

[jcm900]

great addition to the collection!

Especially if it's in such a good shape!

Congrats!

 

[lumberjack]

That's awesome, Jay. It still looks great.

Ummm, what kind of "CONVINCING" was involved?

 

[fogman]

congrats, beej

that is a great addition and very cool of tommy to part with that beauty

+1

 

[jamminjim]

Nice.....

 

[GWDavis28]

Beej man thanx excellent. Awesome of Tommy to do that for you!!! Tommys the best.

Glenn )

 

[robelinda2]

Very cool!

 

[threeminutesboy]

Cool Beej

Do you think this one could become your #1 or the Piezo Morse is still unbeatable ?

 

[Shadowbox]

Wooooooooooooow.

That's really cool.

Enjoy. You are a lucky man.

 

[Big Poppa]

keepin it in the family nice

 

[beej]

Thanks guys. BP- yeah- these babies should definitely stay in the family. I've been looking for one forever.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

J, I'm glad to see that one went to you!

 

[Ripper]

Hey Beej, other than being a #23/50, is there any thing special bout the morse? (electronics, wiring? okay, the 6 bolt and the signature noted.)

 

[beej]

Nope, it's pretty much the same as the later Morses (excluding the hw changes that were made- bridge, locking tuners, etc.). Colour on the early ones is a bit lighter. And of course the neck profile is bigger than the new ones, and it's lacquered instead of the oil/wax.

Really, this is just a great specimen of a Morse. Extremely light, very resonant, neck is very comfortable, etc. And a little extra Mojo from the signature.