This Ted Megas 7-string was a special order. Although it's a big guitar it's more playable than many 7-string models because of the 25 inch string scale. Of course there's more than one way to tune those 7 strings , but if you make the 7th string a lower bass note the big 18 inch body is an advantage as it helps give that low note a fuller tone There are no cracks or actual damage but this did get played quite a lot and there's various little nicks and dings to the top plus some slight lacquer checking. If you check photos 10 & 11 you'll see that there's an odd semi-circular scrape to lacquer on the top, on the treble side, below the bridge (it almost looks like the upper part of a question mark). The back, sides, and neck have less finish wear than the top, and the fret wear is minimal as the player had a light touch. Neck angle and string action are both excellent. Note that it comes with a special Calton case (from the Calgary era), and the mother-of-pearl nut is a nice touch. It doesn't appear that any parts of this Megas were ever changed, not even a strap button was added as the player was always seated.
stock no. 55817
Model | 18 inch blond cutaway 7 string |
Top | Carved spruce |
Back and sides | carved curly maple back |
Frets to body | 14 |
Nut width | 2 1/16" |
Scale length | 25" |
Bridge material | ebony |
Fretboard Material | ebony |
Neck material | curly maple |
Electronics | Kent Armstrong floating pickup |
Neck profile | C |
Total frets | 21 |
Tuners | Schaller |
Finish | lacquer |
Case | Orig. Calton |
Serial No | 18701 |
Binding | Ivoroid |