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Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:31 pm
by acyrona
Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:54 pm
by charles
That's a beauty - copy of a Gibson J-200 Super Jumbo. One of the few Acoustic models I GAS for.
Not sure why the serial number area is omitted altogether from the sound hole label - perhaps the manufacturer decided on that run of labels to not even fool themselves that they might put some sort of serial number on it.

Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:56 pm
by acyrona
I thought the Letter on the model number was supposed to relate to the name?
I would have thought, if it were a gibson copy, that they would have made it G-??? or something like that. Why did they call it a f-308
Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:07 pm
by charles
acyrona wrote:I thought the Letter on the model number was supposed to relate to the name?
I would have thought, if it were a gibson copy, that they would have made it G-??? or something like that. Why did they call it a f-308
Looks like a screw-up to me. Should be a model GB-##. F-models are nothing like that.
I am 100% certain it is a copy of a Gibson J-series Super Jumbo.
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Acousti ... Jumbo.aspx
Frankly, El Degas is not known for its meticulous attention to detail and record keeping when it comes to model and serial numbering. I wouldn't sweat it. The real question is: how does it PLAY?

Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:20 pm
by acyrona
Oh, it plays beautifully. Deep, rich tone.
Btw, you said you GAS for it?
What does that mean, lol.
Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:58 pm
by charles
acyrona wrote:Oh, it plays beautifully. Deep, rich tone.
Btw, you said you GAS for it?
What does that mean, lol.
GAS (noun): Guitar Acquisition Syndrome
GAS (verb): I want it I want I want it!

Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:24 pm
by acyrona
Oh, lol.
Idk if its for sale yet, I'll post it in the buying/selling section in a few days prolly tho, once i learn more about it etc.
EDIT: Can you tell me if this is made in korea or japan? I have no way of telling >_>
Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:41 pm
by Barry
acyrona wrote:...Idk if its for sale yet, I'll post it in the buying/selling section in a few days prolly...
Oh baby! That's beautiful!
(I'll have to race Charles for it!

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Dunno about the Model numbering...strange...first time I've seen that!
Re: Need help with my el degas
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:52 pm
by charles
acyrona wrote:
EDIT: Can you tell me if this is made in korea or japan? I have no way of telling >_>
Hard to say - I've seen that logo style on both MIJ & MIK acoustic models.
From my experience, the sound hole label normally says if it is MIK; but the fact that it does not say Korea does not mean it's from Japan...
So... short answer: Nope, can't tell you, sorry.
