This is a 1970 / 71 Dan Armstrong Ampeg clear lucite guitar. This amazing guitar features all original parts: interchangeable pickups (2 included), a clear lucite / plexiglass body, rosewood fretboard, Grover tuners, and is 24 frets. The quality in craftsmanship is outstanding.
I cannot say enough about how awesome this guitar sounds. When you play this guitar, you can feel the vibe through and through. It has a solid feeling, incredible action, and feels like a Ferrari when you play it.
The overall weight is just over 9lbs. Everything is all original on this guitar. The electronics / pots are all original and both 1377035 and 1377036 date to 1970. “137” is the manufacturer (CTS), “70” refers to the year, and “35” refers to the week of the year.
The serial number is A2186D. The A stands for Armstrong and D stands for Dan. The serial number research isn’t an exact science. Based on various registries and looking at other guitars from this period. It is safe to say this guitar is either 1970 or 1971. Since the pots are dated to the second half of the year (1970), it is possible the guitar is from that year as well.
It is very good to excellent condition. The one thing that prevents me from saying it is in excellent to mint condition is there was a small repair to the area surrounding the input jack. The wood had cracked near it, which made the input jack wobble. That has now been repaired, which was minor. Overall the crack was less than an inch and only was visible underneath the pickguard (not visible on top).
A semi-soft to hard-shell case is included. It is very strong road case.
Other than that, here is the condition:
Condition Report:
Repair to underside of the pickguard by the input jack (minor).
2 screws 8″missing from the Grover tuners.
Minor body scuffs and scratches.
A ding in the back of the neck (see pictures).
Dimensions:
Length: 38″
Width: 13 1/4″
Body depth: 1 1/2″
Nut to bridge length: 24 5/8″
Nut width: 42mm / 1.66″
Action at 12th fret (measured below Low E string and above fret): 1.7mm / 0.06″
This is a 1970 / 71 Dan Armstrong Ampeg clear lucite guitar. This amazing guitar features all original parts: interchangeable pickups (2 included), a clear lucite / plexiglass body, rosewood fretboard, Grover tuners, and is 24 frets. The quality in craftsmanship is outstanding. I cannot say enough about how awesome this guitar sounds. When you play this guitar, you can feel the vibe through and through. It has a solid feeling, incredible action, and feels like a Ferrari when you play it. The overall weight is just over 9lbs. Everything is all original on this guitar. The electronics / pots are all original and both 1377035 and 1377036 date to 1970. “137” is the manufacturer (CTS), “70” refers to the year, and “35” refers to the week of the year. The serial number is A2186D. The A stands for Armstrong and D stands for Dan. The serial number research isn’t an exact science. Based on various registries and looking at other guitars from this period. It is safe to say this guitar is either 1970 or 1971. Since the pots are dated to the second half of the year (1970), it is possible the guitar is from that year as well. It is very good to excellent condition. The one thing that prevents me from saying it is in excellent to mint condition is there was a small repair to the area surrounding the input jack. The wood had cracked near it, which made the input jack wobble. That has now been repaired, which was minor. Overall the crack was less than an inch and only was visible underneath the pickguard (not visible on top). A semi-soft to hard-shell case is included. It is very strong road case. Other than that, here is the condition: Condition Report:
Repair to underside of the pickguard by the input jack (minor).
2 screws 8″missing from the Grover tuners.
Minor body scuffs and scratches.
A ding in the back of the neck (see pictures).
Dimensions:
Length: 38″
Width: 13 1/4″
Body depth: 1 1/2″
Nut to bridge length: 24 5/8″
Nut width: 42mm / 1.66″
Action at 12th fret (measured below Low E string and above fret): 1.7mm / 0.06″
Dexterity:
Right handed
Additional information
Brand
Dan Armstrong Ampeg
Year
1970 1971
Shipping Info
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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
There is so much waste from shipping material. We are trying to make a difference to the environment by using recyclable or biodegradable material whenever possible. Our packing material typically includes:
Biodegradable packing peanuts made from cornstarch. They can be thrown in the garbage directly, because they will dissolve quickly in the elements. Or, you can dissolve them yourself in water.
Recycled green bubble wrap.
Recyclable brown packing paper for filling voids.
Paper tape to close the boxes instead of plastic packing tape.
The boxes or shipping bags used are also fully recyclable.
Packing process:
Items are inspected and checked for defects.
Each item will be wrapped with attention to detail and plenty of room in the box or envelope.
Insurance is always included in shipping.
For stringed instruments:
The neck and head will be wrapped and supported
If there are strings, they are loosened
Body wrapped and supported
Inserted into guitar case (if sold with guitar)
Return Policy
Overview
Our refund and returns policy lasts 7 days. If 7 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange.
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Red Hook, NY 12571.
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