Maybe I should learn how to take compliments better.
I just pulled out both of my Duncan Edwards and noticed the one that is, without any doubt, a two piece back is the older of the two, from 2002 I believe. In 2003 the half gloss finish first appears but I also have a one page pamphlet I guess it could be called... that shows the half gloss models but there is no year anywhere that I can see so it may be from late 2002 or early 2003...between the two catalogs. I had it in the 2003 catalog so thats why I think it`s from that year but I`m not certain, and in 2002 there were only a few Les Paul type models offered and both of mine are violin honey burst, one of the colors from 2002... and if you wonder why I have 2 of the same color it`s because both were purchased used and beggars can`t be choosers...I buy whats available. I hope to find some in other colors...like the lemon drop looks good to me and that tobacco burst pictured above is outstanding.
Sp perhaps the Duncan edwards from 2002 were made of 2 piece backs...Honduras?... and the latter 1 piece versions with African mahogany? Possible. Or it just could be they tested the market in 2002 and used whatever wood they had in the shop so could be some were one piece some two...who knows. I do know that I`m looking for a used tele to complete my set of Edwards...a double bound black one would do me fine.
