Vintage 144 vs 146

[Wael El-Dasher]

I am looking at a vintage 144 that I like, but wonder if it's too small for me, as I am viewing it online. I know what a modern 146 is like in my hand. Can someone please post photos of a vintage 144 next to vintage 146 and a modern 146 (throw in a 149 if you can).

 

Thanks

 

Wael

[niksch]

I'll look through my photos to see if I have something, and if not will take a couple pics. Talkinghead had posted some photos too.

[talkinghead]

I am looking at a vintage 144 that I like, but wonder if it's too small for me, as I am viewing it online. I know what a modern 146 is like in my hand. Can someone please post photos of a vintage 144 next to vintage 146 and a modern 146 (throw in a 149 if you can).

 

Thanks

 

Wael

 

Wael,

 

I posted this a few months back in thread for revAaron..

 

from left to right, 50's 144, 80's 144 Classique, 50's 146, 80's 146, 60's 149 (or early 70's, can't remember which 149 I put there but you get the idea)

 

Rick

 

[talkinghead]

I'll look through my photos to see if I have something, and if not will take a couple pics. Talkinghead had posted some photos too.

 

 

beat ya..

[Blade Runner]

I am looking at a vintage 144 that I like, but wonder if it's too small for me, as I am viewing it online. I know what a modern 146 is like in my hand. Can someone please post photos of a vintage 144 next to vintage 146 and a modern 146 (throw in a 149 if you can).

 

Thanks

 

Wael

 

Wael,

 

I posted this a few months back in thread for revAaron..

 

from left to right, 50's 144, 80's 144 Classique, 50's 146, 80's 146, 60's 149 (or early 70's, can't remember which 149 I put there but you get the idea)

 

Rick

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Thanks Rick. Very helpful.

Just to add, body wise the current 146s are longer than the 80s 146s, nearly the length of the 149.

Edited March 1, 2009 by jeen

[skma]

The vintage 144 still fits me the best so far. I've tried the modern 144 but find it rather too slim in my hand

[Wael El-Dasher]

Thanks for the great photo!!!

 

Hmmm, it looks like I'll have to try and get the 146...I love the grip section of the vintage 146 and 144. It's simply exquisite.

 

cheers

 

Wael

[MDI]

Sweet, nice pictures.

 

I have a vintage 144 coming my way, can't wait (thanks QM2!)