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vintage Dan Armstrong neck?

Posted by Ian on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 20:01.

Last year I bought a 70 Dan Armstrong guitar off Ebay. Unfortunately, the neck has a non repairable twist to it (ripped off by another unscrupulous Ebayer!).
I know it's a long shot but..... Anyone got a vintage neck for sale??? Or even a decent re-issue?
If I can't find anything I'll put the parts up for sale soon. Good thing is it comes with the rather rare humbucking pick-up.

Thanks

gotta mahogony armstrong

Posted by rick on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 04:58.

bought new in burnaby at axis music .. well used ,scratched and chipped but stock except for 1 head,replaced with same shaler. need atleast 2 grand.also have the armstrong designed ampeg vt22 amp megapower heavy with a roland gm70 midi converter and gm 70 clip on midi pu. offers

Hi I've been looking for old

Posted by Diego on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 15:08.

Hi

I've been looking for old ampeg/dan armstrong knobs. Those silver ones. I need 5

Hope someone could help

thx!

Dan armstrong

Posted by Chuck Billy on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 01:56.

I bought usedDan Armstrong im 1973 serial #A790D her name is crystal and she one great guitar still is But I need a shaller to keep her mint and Ican't find one I would like to keep her mint. Any ideas? Is this
web site still up $ running e-mail me Ineed 6 strings on her hurry back

Need a Schaller tuner

Posted by Scott on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 19:05.

I would look on Ebay for an extra tuner. From what I know these were stock items (Schaller at first, then Grovers), so these should be available if you continue looking. You're more likely to find a complete set for sale rather than just one tuner, but then you'd have plenty of extras.

For Sale: Early 69 Dan Armstrong Bass Prototype

Posted by Tom T on Thu, 02/10/2011 - 23:58.

I've always been a huge Ampeg fan, but I need to consolidate my collection

I just listed this on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220737885619&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_737wt_1139

email me with questions/offers.

Thanks,
Tom

Paul McCartney Album Cover DA Lefty

Posted by Scatz on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 22:38.

Check out Paul's new album. Something a lot of us have been doing for over 40 years.
http://newreleases.fullalbums.org/blogs/2010/11/07/paul-mccartney-collection-hits-2010/

1971 Dan Armstrong Fretless

Posted by ed on Sat, 11/20/2010 - 20:40.

I have an all original dan armstrong fretless bass in excellent condition with original case, paperworks etc. What kind of sale value does it have?

Dan Armstrong case problems

Posted by Kevin on Sat, 11/13/2010 - 15:47.

I have a 1970 dan armstrong plexi guitar with original case. The guitar has some small pits in the plexi that match up with areas where the plush in the case seems to be "flattened". I'm just wondering if the case lining isn't producing some weak acid that's causing the pits. Has anyone else noticed the problem?

Floyd Rose with a Dan Armstrong Plexi?

Posted by Luca on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 01:07.

Hi

Has anyone tried to install a Floyd Rose tremolo on a Dan Armstrong Plexi guitar? Would it be possible? I have a 2008 re-issue which feels like it could be fantastic with a tremolo

Pick guard for Dan Armstrong Bass 1970

Posted by Hector Lucena on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 17:02.

I need an original pickguard for a 1970 Dan Armstrong Bass. Call me at (215) 548-0970 or email me. Thanks.

Plexi Body

Posted by Ken English on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 21:34.

I acquired a bare DA plexi guitar body. Scratched, but could be restored. For sale 150.00 plus shipping.

Re: Plexi Body

Posted by Leighton on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 19:57.

: I acquired a bare DA plexi guitar body. Scratched, but could be restored. For sale 150.00 plus shipping.

Is this still available?

DA plexi guitar

Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/06/2011 - 05:36.

hello,
do you still have the DA plexi gutar for sale? im interersted in buying it

MD pick up

Posted by georges sheehy on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 16:21.

Hi, i've recently bought a 1999 reissue and it came with a single coil carved with the letters MD on it's back. That makes me a little confused because i thought the MD was a humbucker. Need your light.

Re: MD pick up

Posted by Luca on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 00:00.

Hi

I have the MD pickup. It's a high output P-90 pickup. I confirmed this with Kent Armstrong himself via email. It's a great pickup..i don't think the current re-issues have the MD pickup.

Pickguard for a 71' Dan Armstrong Needed!

Posted by Jason Soda on Sat, 08/08/2009 - 19:07.

Looking for a pickguard and grover tuners for a 71' Dan Armstrong.
THanks,
Jason

Need one (1) vintage Dan Armstrong knob

Posted by Chris on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 23:59.

Hi,

I'm in need of one (1) Dan Armstrong knob for my old Ampeg V4-B head.

Help!

Re: Need one (1) vintage Dan Armstrong knob

Posted by Codswallop on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 19:05.

How perfect a condition does the knob have to be..I have two that are 80/85%.

Dan Armstrong logo on origoinal pickguards

Posted by Rupert on Sat, 01/24/2009 - 16:04.

Could someone with an original DA please tell me whether the 'Dan Armstrong - Ampeg' lettering was set / etched / stamped into the pickguard or was it just something like a transfer that sat on the top of it. Mine doesn't have any of the lettering left and I'm trying to work out whether it's an original where the lettering has worn away or a repro.

Thanks

Rupert

Re: Dan Armstrong logo on origoinal pickguards

Posted by Stan on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 03:09.

: Could someone with an original DA please tell me whether the 'Dan Armstrong - Ampeg' lettering was set / etched / stamped into the pickguard or was it just something like a transfer that sat on the top of it. Mine doesn't have any of the lettering left and I'm trying to work out whether it's an original where the lettering has worn away or a repro.

: Thanks

: Rupert

Re: Dan Armstrong logo on origoinal pickguards

Posted by Stan on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 03:14.

: : Could someone with an original DA please tell me whether the 'Dan Armstrong - Ampeg' lettering was set / etched / stamped into the pickguard or was it just something like a transfer that sat on the top of it. Mine doesn't have any of the lettering left and I'm trying to work out whether it's an original where the lettering has worn away or a repro.

: : Thanks

: : Rupert

The Dan Armstrong logo was engraved into the pickguard. I am a 1970 Dan Armstrong Bass original owner.

Re: Dan Armstrong logo on origoinal pickguards

Posted by Scatz on Sat, 01/31/2009 - 00:06.

: Could someone with an original DA please tell me whether the 'Dan Armstrong - Ampeg' lettering was set / etched / stamped into the pickguard or was it just something like a transfer that sat on the top of it. Mine doesn't have any of the lettering left and I'm trying to work out whether it's an original where the lettering has worn away or a repro.

: Thanks

: Rupert

I just checked my bass that I bought in 1970 and it appears to have been done on an engraving machine. It is very fine and filled in with white paint.

Jimmy Scatz

DA Londoner / Woody/ NEED ORIG PICKUP & P GUARD

Posted by GUN on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 16:01.

DA Londoner / Woody/ NEED ORIG PICKUP & P GUARD........Mine was modified to a single non slider with repop guard & 1 vol control........I got from the guy in San Francisco...who has another orig . woody...that I think is listed for sale........
I would like to return it to ORIGINAL.........I could also use an orig. knob set........
I'll have it on sale at the Texas GTR. Show in Orange County Ca. this weekend Jan.17/18..2009........thanx Gun

Dan Armstrong Plexi Bass Thumb Rest

Posted by guy lewis on Fri, 11/28/2008 - 11:35.

Does anyone have the dimensions for the thumb rest for this bass or indeed a spare one? I need to know the length and thickness plus the hole-spacings. Please contact me at guyetgini@yahoo.com
Many thanks,
Guy

Re: Dan Armstrong Plexi Bass Thumb Rest

Posted by Codswallop on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 19:01.

Do you need the earlier model black plastic thumbrest or the later rosewood type?

dan armstrong plexi guitar knob

Posted by Elijah Elizee on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 19:20.

I am looking for a volume/tone knob for a DA Plexi Guitar. Possibly a new pickguard too...

Re: dan armstrong plexi guitar knob

Posted by Teye on Sat, 03/28/2009 - 03:42.

I've got knobs: original 1969 ones. Email me: teye@teye.com

Smooth versus ridged scratchplate / truss rod cover

Posted by Rupert on Thu, 06/05/2008 - 12:44.

I've read in several places that the texture of the scratchplate and truss rod cover changed in the '69 / '70 period from smooth to more textured or the other way round (I can't remember immediately).

Can anyone give me some idea of the difference between the two - was the smooth one absolutely glassy smooth, was the ridged one really obviously so?.

I've got what i think is a '70 DA with Schaller machineheads and having some idea of what the scratchplate should feel like would really help.

Cheers

Rupert

1970 Dan Armstrong Truss Rod Cover Needed!

Posted by Dan Papandrea on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 17:02.

Hello Everybody, I've got an original 1970 Dan Armstrong Plexi Clear Bass missing its original faux woodgrain truss rod cover. Can anybody out there help me find one? Thanks to all, Dan P.

Looking to trade FOR a Dan Armstrong Plexi

Posted by Ed on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 13:03.

Hi there,

Based just outside London, i have a £1500 Fret King Corona 60sp in Blue looking to trade for a New Dan Armstrong Plexi Guitar.

The Fret King is amazing and has a P90 in the bridge.

It is on ebay.co.uk at present and pics there.

Ed

Smoked Dan Armstrong for sale.. UK buyers only. 1 day left!!!!

Posted by Luca on Mon, 03/24/2008 - 15:10.

I am selling a beautiful smoked plexi Dan Armstrong guitar. These are super rare guitars these days. There is only one day left for this sale.

Follow the link below for the ebay listing and the pictures:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ampeg-Dan-Armstrong-Smoked-Plexi-guitar-extremely-rare_W0QQitemZ180224409964QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2384QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Does Anyone Have A DA Bass Body For Sale?

Posted by Alex on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 21:58.

Does anyone out there have a DA bass body for sale? I need a vintage one without slide-out pickups. Only need body.

Re: Does Anyone Have A DA Bass Body For Sale?

Posted by Allan on Sun, 09/26/2010 - 00:49.

e-mail me

Re: Does Anyone Have A DA Bass Body For Sale?

Posted by paul on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 13:28.

: Does anyone out there have a DA bass body for sale? I need a vintage one without slide-out pickups. Only need body

: I have a 70's Kingston copy of a DA with two pickups complete Bass. Trade for ? Has Gibson style grabber bridge open book headstock, looks identical to the univox DA, super nice shape, 100% stock!

Re: Does Anyone Have A DA Bass Body For Sale?

Posted by paul on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 13:27.

: Does anyone out there have a DA bass body for sale? I need a vintage one without slide-out pickups. Only need body

: I have a 70's Kingston copy of a DA with two pickups complete Bass. Trade for ? Has Gibson style grabber bridge open book headstock, looks identical to the univox DA, super nice shape

Need info on 69 or 70 Dan Armstrong

Posted by CJZ on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 12:46.

Hello I have a DA with serial number A2149D - I think it's either a late 1969 or an early 1970. Is there anyway to tell for sure?

Also, I'm looking to get an idea of what it's worth - I've got the Grover tuners, the rosewood saddle, and the Rock Treble pickup. Guitar has a few scratches but is in VG condition and plays well.

Thanks!

Re: Need info on 69 or 70 Dan Armstrong

Posted by Glen C. on Wed, 03/26/2008 - 00:44.

I had to look twice, as I have A1249D. Mine is definitely 1969 and I think close to the end of the year. All came with the rosewood bridges. A 1970 will likely have the slimmer neck and as you have noted, Grovers. another difference is pick guards, rough late, smooth early. Another reason I think mine might be towards the end of 1969 because 1249 has a thick neck, Shaller machines and smooth formica ?8^) I know it is all original, as I knew the specific guitar when new and bought it from the second owner a few years later. I'll figure you have seen this site but link it for reference here.
http://www.danarmstrong.org/

"At some point in late 69 or early 1970 a large shipment of Dan Armstrong clear guitars were being held up at the Ampeg factory as the Shaller company had sent them a large shipment of tuners that were missing the nuts & washers. A call was placed to Shaller, but the missing parts never seemed to arrive. Knowing that customers were waiting for their instruments, Dan said "I just walked acrossed the street to the local Grover dealership and told them we needed a lot of tuners, and that we would continue needing them. They provided us with them, and we just never returned to Shallers."

I'd love to accumulate the rest of the original pickups before finally saying goodbye to it but this may be the year. I have the JT CB and RT.

Ebay is probably the best price guide and condition as well as included accessories will count. someone kept listing an oldie for $4,000 and I don't see it anymore. I don't know if it sold or whether he changed his mind. Reviewing the market a couple of years ago, I thought if I put 1249 up on consignment at a local shop, I'd want $3,000 and that's very nice condition (virtually scratch free), three pickups and the case. I have seen one pickup caseless offerings sell for $2,000 and more quite frequently over the past few years.

: Hello I have a DA with serial number A2149D - I think it's either a late 1969 or an early 1970. Is there anyway to tell for sure?

: Also, I'm looking to get an idea of what it's worth - I've got the Grover tuners, the rosewood saddle, and the Rock Treble pickup. Guitar has a few scratches but is in VG condition and plays well.

: Thanks!

'70 DA guitar question

Posted by richard on Mon, 03/03/2008 - 19:08.

Does anybody know if the bridges from the recent reissues would fit one of the original DA guitars? And if so, where I could get one?
Eventually I want to sell it with the proper bridge, but if anyone out there wants to make an offer...

Solution for strengthening weak Dan Armstrong Neck?

Posted by Luca on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 12:59.

Hi,

has anybody experienced a lot of neck movement on their Dan Aemstrong plexi guitar?

I have a smoked finish 1999 re-issue and, like the 1960s originals, it has a weak neck which moves a lot.

Ampeg product support said the solution was to use smaller bolts, fill up the holes in the neck and bolt it from the outside.

I've seen two techs and they said it's not the neck joint that is the problem, but the neck itself which is moving.

Any ideas on how to strengthen the neck?

Luca

Re: Solution for strengthening weak Dan Armstrong Neck?

Posted by Glen C. on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 13:15.

You might want to check and see if the truss rod nut has backed off. I can't imagine so but it may never have been snugged up either. You will be able to tell if it is loose if the washer is floating around (you can rotate it, or it rattles).

Truss rods don't adjust action, per se but do control stiffness a little bit. What they do mostly is draw back or relax the bow of the neck. If the nut was never tightened, it could make for a sloppy neck. Don't crank down mercilessly on it. Once snug (back it off first if in doubt)ther will be about 180 degrees (half turn) of adjustment tighter.

I have never heard of refitting the bolts but that might be a re-issue issue. My '69 has the thicker baseball bat neck and is pretty rigid.

Visit some music shops and chat up the luthier if in doubt or unfamiliar. Again, I've bever heard or seen a neck mounting mod mentioned by owners or sellers but i do live under a rock and may be that unfamiliar myself. ;)

Glen A1249D (just happen to be looking for a truss rod nut 10/32 I'm a thinkin')

: Hi,

: has anybody experienced a lot of neck movement on their Dan Aemstrong plexi guitar?

: I have a smoked finish 1999 re-issue and, like the 1960s originals, it has a weak neck which moves a lot.

: Ampeg product support said the solution was to use smaller bolts, fill up the holes in the neck and bolt it from the outside.

: I've seen two techs and they said it's not the neck joint that is the problem, but the neck itself which is moving.

: Any ideas on how to strengthen the neck?

: Luca

Dan A Londoner

Posted by Paul Kolderie on Fri, 01/18/2008 - 15:33.

I have a 2 pickup Londoner wood body guitar. Does anyone have info on whether any of these were actually produced?, or is mine customized? The guy I bought it from claimed that 4 two pickup guitars were made. It has push pull pots for pickup switching and a coil tap switch between the knobs. email me for pics...thanks!...pqk

Re: Dan A Londoner

Posted by dave takis on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 19:25.

: I have a 2 pickup Londoner wood body guitar. Does anyone have info on whether any of these were actually produced?, or is mine customized? The guy I bought it from claimed that 4 two pickup guitars were made. It has push pull pots for pickup switching and a coil tap switch between the knobs. email me for pics...thanks!...pqk

according to kent armstrong, him and his father only produced about 350 guitars and basses total. not sure about the 2 pu guitar but i own one of only 2 "factory fretless" basses they ever made.

Value of an Armstrong Londoner guitar?

Posted by Logan on Mon, 12/03/2007 - 01:37.

Anybody have an idea of what the value range on a mahogany Londoner is?

Thanks,
Logan

1969 DA bass on eBay - worth it?

Posted by BostonMark on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 22:23.

there's a 1969 Dan Armstrong bass on eBay right now at about $700, it might not have original pickguard, I remember them being brown and saying Ampeg Dan Armstrong on them - the one on ebay has a black pickguard. Any idea what this axe is worth?

Info about my DA Bass

Posted by Lee on Wed, 11/07/2007 - 01:55.

Hey Guys,

The serial # on my bass is D2151A. I'm wanting to sell it, so I'd like to know a little more about its age and value. Thanks in advance!

Re: Info about my DA Bass

Posted by Brian Keen on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 00:41.

: Hey Guys,

: The serial # on my bass is D2151A. I'm wanting to sell it, so I'd like to know a little more about its age and value. Thanks in advance!

Is this a mahogany bass, do you have any pics and how much are you looking for?

Re: Info about my DA Bass

Posted by david kannenstine on Tue, 11/13/2007 - 00:15.

Don't know anythng about serial numbers or whatnot, but I've got a serious jones for a woody. If that's whatyou're sellng let me know

Parts & Info

Posted by Steev on Sat, 11/03/2007 - 15:16.

Hello all! I just bought a 2007 Ada6 reissue that is in need of a pickup selector switch. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Also, are there schematics for this guitar online somewhere?

And lastly, there were quite a few pickups made over the years, do any of the previous pickups fit the 2007 reissue, and if so, which ones?

Thanks!!! --Steev

Re: Parts & Info

Posted by Glen on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 13:37.

Kent Armstrong has some posts further down the list here. He mentions pickups and I believe was involved in the last re-issue build.

Might be worth dropping him a line.

I know this is an old topic, relatively speaking.

Glen A1249D

: Hello all! I just bought a 2007 Ada6 reissue that is in need of a pickup selector switch. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

: Also, are there schematics for this guitar online somewhere?

: And lastly, there were quite a few pickups made over the years, do any of the previous pickups fit the 2007 reissue, and if so, which ones?

:
: Thanks!!! --Steev

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