- This topic has 7 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 19 years, 4 months ago by
.
-
Topic
-
HELP – Before this drives me MAD. I have an Arbiter SG copy, looks like its made of mahogany with an ebony fretboard. I’ve searched the web for weeks to see if I can find any info. but to no avail. Anyone else got one or any info please let me know
-
Replies
-
-
Hi, I’ve got an Arbiter SG copy as well, I bought it off an old friend who doesn’t understand value so i got it for £20! It’s not in the best condition, but um that’s my fault, I havn’t been it’s best friend. I had to replace the machine heads and the bridge is screwed, I can’t find anybody with one except u guys…
-
i’ve got an arbiter sg shaped bass cream coloured made in japan in the 60’s trying to get a price guide on it any ideas? cheers
-
I’ve got one is these (custom model). Bought it in the late 1970s. Not used it for a while but recently brought it out of retirement. Yes, I’d say the body was definitely mahogany. The fingerboard looks like ebody, but might not be. Mine’s got a great action (had it set up by a tech years ago). Neck is set, not bolted. Pickups are pretty good too. In fact I swapped the bridge unit for a DiMarzio and found it had a lower output than the original!. Played through a valve amp it sounds pretty damn good. Only stopped playing it because it’s quite neck heavy and I found that was holding me back as a player…found slinging it low on a strap actually helps…
-
what else…..Arbiter/Dallas Arbiter was a UK importer in the 1970s and 1980s. I suspect these guitars were made for it in Japan. The pick-ups are defintely Japanese (can’t remember the make but I think they were good quality. Real humbuckers too). I think Arbiter was swallowed up by Fender…. Bridge is OK but not fantastic quality..may replace it. Top nut is also not too good. Machines are OK, but I’ve just noticed a tendancy to stick… Hope some of this helps…You guys are also the first I’ve come across with one these…
-
-
-
Im in exactly the same position, still looking for info. The pick-ups may not be great but it plays like a dream. Have you found anything out yet?
-
I have a double neck lawsuit Arbiter which plays wonderfully and would also appreciate any info on the arbiter SGs : Im in exactly the same position, still looking for info. The pick-ups may not be great but it plays like a dream. Have you found anything out yet?
-
-
I too have such a beast – nice neck shame about the tone! I asked arbiter.co.uk about it and here is their reply… Hi Dave. Thanks for your email. The Arbiter guitar you have was produced as a cheaper replica of another well known brand of guitar. They were very much budget instruments and while a few examples have survived they have no real value as collectable instruments although a collector might wish to purchase it for its historical or intrinsic value. I am unable to place a value on the instrument but in reality it is worth whatever you can get for it. I hope this information is useful. Best Regards, Eddie Allen, Fender Product Specialist.
-
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.