1998 JF-65BL... Oh My!

[hansmoust]

Actually I think that looks pretty good, but where was it made?

Hello adorski,

It looks like a JF-30-12 from 2000/2001, which would make it a Westerly, RI guitar, but if tj gives me the serial number, I can tell you exactly.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[Graham]

Does anyone in the LTG Forum own an F-65BL? Any thoughts?

Also wondering what a pristine one like this is worth...

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West has a JF-65. I think he should sell it so he can buy a D-100, but that's just me. :twisted:

 

[tjmangum]

It looks like a JF-30-12 from 2000/2001, which would make it a Westerly, RI guitar, but if tj gives me the serial number, I can tell you exactly.
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

Thanks for asking Hans. The number is AJ322401, and while I don't have it handy at the moment, it seems that the block is stamped 2000.
tj

 

[Noun0]

Nice guitar, for the cost i bought my JF30....... :mrgreen:
Just a look at the Neck/top jonction , a little crack on top ????

 

[hansmoust]

The number is AJ322401, and while I don't have it handy at the moment, it seems that the block is stamped 2000.
tj

Hello tj,

Yes, that would make it a JF-30-12 from 2000.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[GardMan]

Just a look at the Neck/top jonction , a little crack on top ????

That looks like a finish-only crack (checking) to me... it doesn't really follow the grain (crossing several lines), and the light appearance is pretty typical.

 

[adorshki]

Just a look at the Neck/top jonction , a little crack on top ????

That looks like a finish-only crack (checking) to me... it doesn't really follow the grain (crossing several lines), and the light appearance is pretty typical.

Agreed, otherwise it'd probably be all the way down to the sound hole too. I think their finishes were VERY thin in the late Westerly era. My '25 and '65 are very thinly finished.

 

[adorshki]

Hello adorski,
It looks like a JF-30-12 from 2000/2001, which would make it a Westerly, RI guitar, but if tj gives me the serial number, I can tell you exactly.
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

Thanks Hans, that answers my real question about whether they ever married 'hog necks to maple bodies there.

 

[6L6]

Looks like the JF-65BL at Gryphon sold. Anyone in the LTG buy it? Whoever did has GOT to be smiling!!!

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[Jazzdog]

Hi New guy here. I snagged the Jumbo from Gryphon. I'm sure I'll be smiling when it arrives. It came up at a time when I had some money to acquire a few guitars and a Guild Jumbo and archtop where on my short list. I picked up an X-150D a short time ago and wanted to add a couple of USA made flattops. It was going to a Taylor or Guild, I just couldn't pass up a clean Guild maple jumbo.

Merry Christmas !!!

 

[taabru45]

Welcome JD....and what a start....now its time for confession...."Hi My name is.......and I'm a Guildoholic.
' :lol: :lol: Merry Christmas to you too.....Play us a tune...Steffan

 

[Treem]

Hi New guy here. I snagged the Jumbo from Gryphon. I'm sure I'll be smiling when it arrives. It came up at a time when I had some money to acquire a few guitars and a Guild Jumbo and archtop where on my short list. I picked up an X-150D a short time ago and wanted to add a couple of USA made flattops. It was going to a Taylor or Guild, I just couldn't pass up a clean Guild maple jumbo.

Merry Christmas !!!

WELCOME!!! Jazzdog!!! 8) NICE SCORE!!!! :lol: 8) 8)

 

[GardMan]

Hi New guy here. I snagged the Jumbo from Gryphon. I'm sure I'll be smiling when it arrives. It came up at a time when I had some money to acquire a few guitars and a Guild Jumbo and archtop where on my short list. I picked up an X-150D a short time ago and wanted to add a couple of USA made flattops. It was going to a Taylor or Guild, I just couldn't pass up a clean Guild maple jumbo.

Merry Christmas !!!

Welcome, J'dog! And "Happy New Year" back at ya! Dave

 

[6L6]

Congrats, Jazzdog! I ASSURE you, you're gonna LOVE that axe!

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[kitniyatran]

Well come; looks like a nice guit.

 

[chazmo]

Welcome to LTG, Jazzdog. Enjoy your new axe; it looks like a beauty!

 

[Jazzdog]

Well, the guitar was not in the condition described. Either it never was or it was damaged by the cold during shipping. The finish is cracked all over the guitar. My opinion is that Gryphon Strings is incompetent and does not deserve any business. At their insistence, the guitar was shipped out on a Monday 3 day select and they assured me it would be delivered by DEC 31. UPS was't delivering that day and I specifically asked Gryphon if there was any concerns with the holidays. The guy supposedly checked while I was on the phone and said it would be delivered by Thursday. I'll be out the return shipping as a direct result of their error.

 

[killdeer43]

Jdog,
Prepare yourself for a collective groan from the gang as we all feel your pain. This is what's known in the GAS bidness as a major bummer.

*Did I understand early on that you had this guitar in hand at one point?

Joe

 

[bluesypicky]

Definitely qualifies as a bummer.... Problem is you always risk the return shipping cost as you point out.
Keep your eyes open, plenty left out there, this one was just not meant to be.
Oh and welcome to LTG since I missed your first posts....

 

[jcwu]

Well, the guitar was not in the condition described. Either it never was or it was damaged by the cold during shipping. The finish is cracked all over the guitar.

Did you let the guitar/case/package acclimate to the temperature in your house before opening it?

Sorry to hear about the bummer experience.