Design Elements
Deluxe vs. Standard Guitars
“Vintage” Specifications
The Cresting Wave
The German Carve
OS vs. WB Guitars
Triangle Fretboard Markers
The BT and BH/BT Eras
“SPC” Guitars
The “New Capri”
The R Tailpiece
F-Hole Orientation
Bound Headstocks
The “Gumby” Headstock
The “Paddle” Headstock
The Bass Bridge Pickup Cover
Finishes
Conversion Varnish
Factory Finishes
Special Run Colors
Color of the Year
Grayglo
The Two Rubies
All About Turquoise
1974-75 Walnut
2021-22 Unfinished Fingerboards
Plastics
Standard Truss Rod Covers
Special Truss Rod Covers
The “Stubby” Truss Rod Cover
Gold Plastics
Knobs
Quirks and Design Flaws
Glueglo
Purpleburst
Midnight Blue Binding Bleed
The 2012-13 “Upside-Down” F-Holes
The 4001/4003 Crack of Doom
The 75th Anniversary Models
