adorshki
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YOU deserve thanks for posting the update. Like I said, they have a great reputation and no reason to try to unload a "turkey".Jazzdog said:
1998 JF-65BL... Oh My!
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6L6
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Well, as originator of this post I thought I should stop by Gryphon and check out the guitar. It's back on the consignment rack @ $1400 and I gotta say...
The checking was certainly not there when I first discovered the guitar. That said, I've seen far worse checking on many axes and this amount would not have detered me at all from buying the guitar if I had the $'s.
That said, to each his own on cosmetic issues. I personally prefer a guitar that looks like it's been really played and scratches/dings do not deter me if I dig the tone/sustain/playability. The best sounding acoustic I've ever played in my life was a Westerley D-50 that had been literally destroyed and put back together with string and glue. If I'd had a grand at the time, I would have bought it for sure. Most folks, however, would probably have used that one for firewood.
If you're looking for a still-stunning instrument that plays/sounds/sustains like a champ, at $1400 you can't miss on this one!
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The checking was certainly not there when I first discovered the guitar. That said, I've seen far worse checking on many axes and this amount would not have detered me at all from buying the guitar if I had the $'s.
That said, to each his own on cosmetic issues. I personally prefer a guitar that looks like it's been really played and scratches/dings do not deter me if I dig the tone/sustain/playability. The best sounding acoustic I've ever played in my life was a Westerley D-50 that had been literally destroyed and put back together with string and glue. If I'd had a grand at the time, I would have bought it for sure. Most folks, however, would probably have used that one for firewood.
If you're looking for a still-stunning instrument that plays/sounds/sustains like a champ, at $1400 you can't miss on this one!
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taabru45
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southernGuild said:
They want to be our Guildian Angel... :wink: Steffan
West R Lee
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I'm very very confused by this thread. 6L6, I'm not giving you a hard time, just trying to understand. You bought a JF65 for $1550, it was sent to you and you felt it had more finish checking than represented? The you sent it back? Now the same store has the same JF65 listed for $1400, you think it's a tremendous buy for someone, is "stunning", but you don't have $1400? :?
Maybe I missed something?
West
Maybe I missed something?
West
taabru45
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They are on his check list, West. :lol: :lol: I think he just received the guitar that checked on its journey, and that isn't what he was expecting, no one to blame...just circumstances...that led to a disappointment....kind of like a musical blind date.. :lol: except, 'she' picked up the bill...and good for 'her'...Steffan
jcwu
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West R Lee said:
West,
6L6 saw the guitar. Jazzdog bought it and it was shipped to Jazzdog. Jazzdog returned the guitar, and 6L6 went to see it again.
West R Lee
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jcwu said:
Ah, that's where I got confused. Thank you sir.
West
6L6
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Yep, that's what happened. Here's a link to the updated pics:
http://www.gryphonstrings.com/instpix/3 ... p?imgnum=4
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West R Lee
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West R Lee said:
Ah, that's where I got confused. Thank you sir.
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I've noticed as I get older, it's easier to get confused.West
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West R Lee said:
I've noticed as I get older, it's easier to get confused.West[/quote:3gtzp5sp]
Where am I - I was going somewhere for something - now I'm here - wherever here is....... :?
killdeer43
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Went out for a bike ride this morning to pick up a few groceries, and I got in the car....by mistake! :?
Let's talk confusion!
Joe
Let's talk confusion!
Joe
Boy, that is some classic finish checking. Definitely thermal exposure. Sigh.
Otherwise, it's a beauty.
Otherwise, it's a beauty.
West R Lee
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killdeer43 said:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
True story. A salesman came to call on us out at work. Two of our engineers met with the salesman and the meeting was going to last until after lunch, so they decided to go out and eat. Well, all of the salesmen park outside the gate (main entrance) and this one was no exception.
The 3 of them walked out the gate and just kept talking and walking until they reached the last car in the parking lot. The doors were unlocked, so all three sat down. The salesman being from out of town sat in the passenger's seat and one of the engineers figured since the salesman was from out of town, the salesman wanted him to drive.....he sat down behind the wheel. The second engineer got in the back seat. Still talking, as the engineer behind the wheel asked for the salesman's keys, the owner of the car walked up. :lol: :lol:
And we trust our equipment to these guys!
West
jcwu
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fab467 said:
Looks like someone's gone and bought it again!
jcwu
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fab467 said:
I got one that had much worse checking than on the JF-65 shown in this thread... and I still love it! It's all about the sound... so I just close my eyes.
6L6
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Yep, it sold again in two days.
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adorshki
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Still feel bad for Jazzdog who snagged it originally. If I'd spent that kind of money I'd want the cosmetic quality too, but I might have settled for some kind of remuneration from Gryphon given the circumstances if I liked it enough.6L6 said:
6L6
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If I had seen that guitar with the stress cracks originally, it wouldn't have stopped me from buying it (if I'd had the money!). However, having seen it both "before and after", I would have done what Jazzdog did and sent it back. There are others out there!
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