Bond Electraglide Carbon Fibre Matte Black 1984
BOND ELECTRAGLIDE 1984
We are happy to offer for sale this rare Bond Electraglide, a 1980s avant-garde guitar notably used by The Edge. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1984
- Country of origin: Scotland (Muir of Ord)
- Serial number: 000527
- Body & Neck: One-piece injection-moulded carbon fibre composite (no wood construction)
- Fingerboard: Stepped phenolic resin; 22 "steps".
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (Fender-style)
- Pickups: Three Bond-branded Schaller single-coil low-impedance pickups
- 5 Push-buttons: Used for pickup selection and phase switching (allowing for out-of-phase tones)
- 3 Digital Rockers: Touch-sensitive switches for Volume (Red), Treble (Yellow), and Bass (Green)
- Display: Integrated 3-digit LED readout showing numerical values (0–9) for volume and tone settings
- Hardware: Schaller tuners
- Bridge & tailpiece: Schaller roller-saddle bridge and stop-tailpiece
- Weight: 8.5 lbs
- Finish: Matte black
- Condition: 7/10
- Case: Gig bag included
Comments:
The Electraglide was the brainchild of Andrew Bond, a former bus conductor who envisioned a guitar free from traditional wooden constraints. Its most striking feature is the stepped fingerboard: instead of metal wire frets, the board consists of a series of "sawtooth" steps; the strings are pressed against the sharp edge of each step to determine pitch. Decades before digital controls became common, the Electraglide used a motherboard and touch-sensitive rocker switches to control volume and tone, replacing traditional potentiometers. Because of this, the guitar cannot function without an external 15V power supply unit connected via a specialized TRS (stereo) cable. U2’s The Edge was a famous proponent of the model, having used it for the distinctive "obnoxious" scratching sounds on "One Tree Hill" and "Exit" from the Joshua Tree album. The company dissolved in 1986 after only two years of manufacturing the Electraglide. Because so few were made (around 1400 units) and their electronics are famously difficult to repair, these are now highly sought-after pieces.
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BOND ELECTRAGLIDE 1984
We are happy to offer for sale this rare Bond Electraglide, a 1980s avant-garde guitar notably used by The Edge. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1984
- Country of origin: Scotland (Muir of Ord)
- Serial number: 000527
- Body & Neck: One-piece injection-moulded carbon fibre composite (no wood construction)
- Fingerboard: Stepped phenolic resin; 22 "steps".
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (Fender-style)
- Pickups: Three Bond-branded Schaller single-coil low-impedance pickups
- 5 Push-buttons: Used for pickup selection and phase switching (allowing for out-of-phase tones)
- 3 Digital Rockers: Touch-sensitive switches for Volume (Red), Treble (Yellow), and Bass (Green)
- Display: Integrated 3-digit LED readout showing numerical values (0–9) for volume and tone settings
- Hardware: Schaller tuners
- Bridge & tailpiece: Schaller roller-saddle bridge and stop-tailpiece
- Weight: 8.5 lbs
- Finish: Matte black
- Condition: 7/10
- Case: Gig bag included
Comments:
The Electraglide was the brainchild of Andrew Bond, a former bus conductor who envisioned a guitar free from traditional wooden constraints. Its most striking feature is the stepped fingerboard: instead of metal wire frets, the board consists of a series of "sawtooth" steps; the strings are pressed against the sharp edge of each step to determine pitch. Decades before digital controls became common, the Electraglide used a motherboard and touch-sensitive rocker switches to control volume and tone, replacing traditional potentiometers. Because of this, the guitar cannot function without an external 15V power supply unit connected via a specialized TRS (stereo) cable. U2’s The Edge was a famous proponent of the model, having used it for the distinctive "obnoxious" scratching sounds on "One Tree Hill" and "Exit" from the Joshua Tree album. The company dissolved in 1986 after only two years of manufacturing the Electraglide. Because so few were made (around 1400 units) and their electronics are famously difficult to repair, these are now highly sought-after pieces.
ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID
All purchases include EU taxes/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.
WHY BUY FROM US
We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN
If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY
We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
VALUATION SERVICE
If you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.
