Dick’s DeArmond M77T.  "Another eBay result!  I didn't think one of these would ever turn up but there it was on eBay UK of all places.  The last few seconds of the auction were a bit of a scrabble - it's such a great feeling when the "you've won the auction" page comes up!  I replaced the transparent pickguard with a gold one from a US company called "Pickguardian" - they're on the net.  I can highly recommend these guys - the service is quick and very good value for money - far cheaper than anything you could get in this country.  I also replaced the knobs for chrome Tele ones.  These guitars came at the very end of the DeArmond line and although they appear to be the same as the M75T, the neck angle is shallower, which means a lower break-angle over the bridge, consequently the tension-bar style Bigsby has no real problem staying in tune.  Also, they are purported to have "sound chambers" inside the body, unlike the M75T which is solid.  I must say I have my doubts about this because I can see no sign of them and the guitar's actually heavier than my 75, which doesn't make much sense.  It's a very pretty guitar though and plays and sounds great."