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>>9689019
Just feel I need to add that DDII's are discontinued and only can be obtained on the used market, So the tradeoffs on seeking a DDII over a DDIII may include getting one with one or more of the following flaws if the body isn't from a new/unopened box

loose joints where tightening is not available
damaged/cracked joints where tightening may have been attempted
stains
color shift due to age

Be also forewarned of the early DDIIs which had weak neck joints. Prior to roughly 2009 the springs in the necks were prone to failing if the heads were not removed in a careful manner. These can be easily identified by the visible neck spring anchor (left, top.) The later ones seem to have sealed necks and an indirectly tensioned ball joint assembly that seem a lot stronger (bottom)