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Mike DiAlesandro


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Kent, Ohio
Post  Posted 21 Mar 2023 10:21 am    
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Early BMI Serial #004

Early all pull changer

GeorgeL E66 pickup, installed with 1/4 aluminum spacer and double sided tape. Sounds good, 17.5k

Looks to be original case.

It is set up to an Emmons pedal setup A B C

LKR = lowers E'S

LKL = raises 8 a 1/2 and lowers 2 a 1/2


Would benefit from a new set of return springs, what is on the guitar is not matched, but gets the job done.


Will be sold AS-IS Hence the price.

$1150 picked up in Kent, Ohio 44240 Buyer responsible for Forum Donation




















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Mike DiAlesandro


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Post  Posted 21 Mar 2023 10:23 am    
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Marty Broussard


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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
Post  Posted 21 Mar 2023 1:11 pm    
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Mike, sending you a PM.
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Mike DiAlesandro


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Kent, Ohio
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2023 3:06 am    
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TTT for a nice deal that won't break the piggy bank ...


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Lem Smith

 

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Long Beach, MS
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2023 2:36 pm    
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I can’t believe this hasn’t been snatched up already. That’s a terrific price on a professional model guitar. I’ve owned 3 BMI’s over the years and they all were great guitars. Very easy to change the setup, sound great and play smoothly.

Everyone is different, but I’d say that over 95% of what I play I only use 3 pedals and two knee levers. There’s a lot of music that can be made that guitar as it sits, and should be easy enough to add a couple more knee levers if someone wants them.
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Jason Boucouras

 

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Indiana, USA
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2023 4:51 pm    
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Can you help me understand the return spring issue and how hard it is to correct? I used to own a Stage One and have been craving a steel again, but don’t know much mechanically. 3x2 would be perfect, but unsure about the springs.
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Mike DiAlesandro


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Kent, Ohio
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2023 6:06 pm    
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Jason Boucouras wrote:
Can you help me understand the return spring issue and how hard it is to correct? I used to own a Stage One and have been craving a steel again, but don’t know much mechanically. 3x2 would be perfect, but unsure about the springs.


Jason - the springs work relatively well, but I believe a new set of the correct ones would be best to get the most out of this steel.

Dan Burham from BMI can get a set of 10 springs w/ the proper screws for attachment. I am not sure of the cost, but I can't imagine it would be a lot.

They are easy to replace, just need a pair of good needle-nose pliers and a screw-driver for the screws.

It might take a while to get the parts from Dan, so I guess I would have them sent to the new owner if he is interested in buying them after he would receive the guitar.

Here is a closeup -



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Jason Boucouras

 

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Indiana, USA
Post  Posted 23 Mar 2023 11:17 pm    
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PM’ed, I’ll take it pending a few questions and if you can ship to Indiana
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