I was in the market for a cheaper guitar (but I still wanted good quality). I decided the best way to go would be an older guitar, and decided on a Proline. Of course, it was not an easy task to find one. I decided I liked the 1770's and 2550's the best (which were only made in 1986). I saw a few come and go on e*** and the c-list, however, none were in very good shape, or one that was closed at $550.
Then I found a Proline 2550 on Craigslist in Arizona for $300 which was supposedly under this woman's bed for years. I asked them to ship, but they wouldn't-worried about scams (I had more to worry about than them!). The night after I found it, we went to a graduation party. My wife thought (actually thinks
) I was crazy, but I asked the hostess if she knew anyone who lived in Arizona. She said no, but a woman sitting with me said "yes." I said, "well, it's the Pheonix area." She said yes. I said "well, technically Apache Junction." She said, my sister in law just moved from there to Pheonix, it's about 20 minutes away. She asked why, and I explained it to her. She said she thought her sister in law may do that. Well I e-mailed this lady, she wrote back and then asked the woman from craigslist to see the guitar. She bought it, I sent her money for it, and shipping/handling, and just got it Thursday!
Other than the finish, which doesn't look so silver, or pearl anymore, this thing is in excellent shape! The case is original with no marks, all candy was included. There was even the original warranty card the woman who sold it never sent in. She bought it when she was 14! The guitar functions perfectly, the original edge trem stays in perfect tune (after owning a guitar with an Edge Pro (with a locking stud mod) I have to say this performs even better). I'm thinking about switching the stock pups for some lace sensors to get more of the Fender Vibe. I'm also considering doing a small route so I can have a little more pull up on the trem. Also-Many thanks to metalhead52 who was willing to pick up a PL1770 at a local pawnshop! (I would have gone that route had craigslist not panned out)
(neck throughs are so sexy)
