fascinating video! I recently managed to get a DeArmond Jet-Star from this era and it's such a great guitar. Looks like prices are on the rise now as more people find out about these. The build quality, pickups and mahogany really set these apart from other affordable guitars of the time.
I like the background story of this guitar. I have one exactly like this, champagne sparkle, bigsby style tremolo, 2K pickups. And a buddy to it, a dark blue one with humbuckers and no tremolo. Bought them on a sale twenty years ago. Both very nice guitars, but heavy as hey ho! Much bigger and heavier than a Les Paul. Very good pickups though, and very well built all around. Extremely good guitars.
Hi have an identical champagne sparkle with tremelo , its in mint condition no scratches no dings ,I must admit that I don't play it that much, however it's a great guitar load of power great action ,many thanks for the invaluable reivew ,thake care kind regards, Allyn
M77 - chambered body/less weight, clear pic guard, black pup tops, etc. I just saw one on Reverb a couple days ago for under $500 and still had the protective plastic on the 3 cover plates.
I stand corrected, they're white and I believe that's an M75. The other two are definitely M77s with one way overpriced. The black M77 isn't worth the money in that condition.
I bought an S-73 De Armond in 2001 for $180 when Guitar Center was clearing them out. It is a great playing and sounding guitar with American made gold foil humbuckers. I had it for 20 years before trading it and another guitar to my brother for an SG. Fender changed the name from De Armond to Squier and equipped them with cheaper pickups before discontinuing them altogether. It was a sad ending to a cool brand of guitars.
Squire existed as fender's budget brand WAY before they acquired DeArmond. They didn't dissolve DeArmond into squire, they just stopped producing guitars with that name.
Back "in the day," I had my eye on a DeArmond Starfire Special, and when I heard they were stopping production, I was stunned. I was completely miffed at Fender for this move. Called around and found one in a small local mom and pop music shop, ran out that same day and bought one while I could. In all honesty, I felt the fretwork was a little disappointing - not bad, but not perfect - but other than that, I absolutely love the guitar. The toggle switched head snapped off this year, but then again, to be fair it is an antique :-) Definitely love this guitar.
I have this same guitar. It is the heaviest guitar I have ever owned (9.5 lbs.). I really like it, except for the weight. These seem to have a common neck break issue. Mine has a repaired neck and I got it for a steal.
Bought an M75t in champagne sparkle in 1998 when visiting Dallas. Been a great fun guitar to play.
Great video opener! Love the history and background on the instruments! Keep it up!
I appreciate that!
fascinating video! I recently managed to get a DeArmond Jet-Star from this era and it's such a great guitar. Looks like prices are on the rise now as more people find out about these. The build quality, pickups and mahogany really set these apart from other affordable guitars of the time.
Had one - gave it to an obsessive collector friend. Now I need another one! Had one w/one pickup. Try a nother one w/ two.
I like the background story of this guitar. I have one exactly like this, champagne sparkle, bigsby style tremolo, 2K pickups. And a buddy to it, a dark blue one with humbuckers and no tremolo. Bought them on a sale twenty years ago. Both very nice guitars, but heavy as hey ho! Much bigger and heavier than a Les Paul. Very good pickups though, and very well built all around. Extremely good guitars.
I have a Oct '90 M75T in black with the yellowed 2ks its as cool as it is heavy. Fun to play, beautiful to look at.
I own 3 DeArmonds and love them all.
Let's hear your thoughts!
How can you tell the difference between a M75 and M77? Thanks!
I HAVE THAT GUITAR. ITS GREAT.
Hi have an identical champagne sparkle with tremelo , its in mint condition no scratches no dings ,I must admit that I don't play it that much, however it's a great guitar load of power great action ,many thanks for the invaluable reivew ,thake care kind regards, Allyn
@@AllynHill-fn1hy Hey thanks for your message! Rock on!
This video completely omits the existence of the M77-T, successor to the M75-T. I've previously owned two of each, as well as an M66.
How can you tell the difference between a M75 and M77? Thanks!
M77 - chambered body/less weight, clear pic guard, black pup tops, etc. I just saw one on Reverb a couple days ago for under $500 and still had the protective plastic on the 3 cover plates.
@@mdpocoroba awesome, thank you! I saw that reverb ad as well but was confused because it had white pickups.
@@LeviBulgerI believe the one I saw had black ones but I could be mistaken. I'll take another look.
I stand corrected, they're white and I believe that's an M75. The other two are definitely M77s with one way overpriced. The black M77 isn't worth the money in that condition.
Gday from Australia. Did you say that dearmond guitars were made by Samick? Great video.
I bought an S-73 De Armond in 2001 for $180 when Guitar Center was clearing them out. It is a great playing and sounding guitar with American made gold foil humbuckers. I had it for 20 years before trading it and another guitar to my brother for an SG. Fender changed the name from De Armond to Squier and equipped them with cheaper pickups before discontinuing them altogether. It was a sad ending to a cool brand of guitars.
Yes the blowout sale of these at the end or fire sale if you will, certainly points to my suspicions!
Thanks for sharing this!
Squire existed as fender's budget brand WAY before they acquired DeArmond. They didn't dissolve DeArmond into squire, they just stopped producing guitars with that name.
Back "in the day," I had my eye on a DeArmond Starfire Special, and when I heard they were stopping production, I was stunned. I was completely miffed at Fender for this move. Called around and found one in a small local mom and pop music shop, ran out that same day and bought one while I could. In all honesty, I felt the fretwork was a little disappointing - not bad, but not perfect - but other than that, I absolutely love the guitar. The toggle switched head snapped off this year, but then again, to be fair it is an antique :-)
Definitely love this guitar.
I have this same guitar. It is the heaviest guitar I have ever owned (9.5 lbs.). I really like it, except for the weight. These seem to have a common neck break issue. Mine has a repaired neck and I got it for a steal.
Good stuff Mike !
Thanks for taking time to watch!
Never played any of these
That's the shame of it. Thanks for watching!