Originally Posted by
unworthy1
It does have a certain "Holdsworth" vibe, but not certain, especially with the long Campy DOs the plastic under-BB guide and TT guides. Those are details that indicate a late-70s transition period, or an earlier frame that's been modified with later braze-ons. Oddest thing is what appears to be a "Dutch style" one-sided pinch bolt, but it's opposite from normal (would have the Allen head on the RH side). Are both brake mounts unmodified recessed Allen-bolt? Sure would seem like a later frame than should have the long Campy 1010A DOs, maybe THOSE are the later additions.
And last: 3-digit serial number definitely NOT typical Holdsworthy...
Thanks again. I looked at some earlier catalogs and they had the Special going back to 1976 with the same paint job:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nkilgar...531Special.jpg Also, the 1983 catalog talks about nylon underbracket guides and shows similar Tt guides? Were there copies of Holdsworths made (like the ibanez fender guitars?)
If it wasn't for the bb serial number, I'd definitely be claiming a late 70s early 80s Special!