Personalised JV-52.
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frenchie
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I think that may be a bit of wishful thinking there Billymo! Those Orpheum super Jumbo`s are very nice, but to be honest, I didn't notice much difference between one of those and a Gibson 1941 SJ-100, when I got the chance to try them, and I already own a very nice 94 J-100 Xtra (Hog)
Steve.
frenchie
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LOL!
I call it "the. tuxedo look". :wink:
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My kids called it the "Basset hound" look.:biggrin:
That made me realise the error of my ways!!
Steve.
frenchie
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That is one very nice JV-72 you have Wiley. I appreciate the story behind you getting it, and the hard work that`s gone in to bringing it up to scratch.
You, I and Jason (jcwu) appear to be in a very exclusive club, with regards to the JV models. Where are the other 48 Guitars!
Steve.
wileypickett
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Hello Frenchie,
I've been wondering the same thing! Mine is the only JV72 I've ever heard tell of in my 10 years or so of buying and selling Guilds. Where are the others? In attics, basements, under beds?
It's amazing I even got mine considering everything it went through on its way to me -- one crazy unlikely scenario after another!
It's been a year or so since I had it repaired and it sounds absolutely splendid. It's not my most played Guild, but I'm always impressed when I pick it up. I have several Guild jumbos, including an F50 and an F50R, and this has its own distinct sound unlike any of the others, with overtones galore.
Gonna go get it out of its case right now!
I've been wondering the same thing! Mine is the only JV72 I've ever heard tell of in my 10 years or so of buying and selling Guilds. Where are the others? In attics, basements, under beds?
It's amazing I even got mine considering everything it went through on its way to me -- one crazy unlikely scenario after another!
It's been a year or so since I had it repaired and it sounds absolutely splendid. It's not my most played Guild, but I'm always impressed when I pick it up. I have several Guild jumbos, including an F50 and an F50R, and this has its own distinct sound unlike any of the others, with overtones galore.
Gonna go get it out of its case right now!
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jcwu
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There was another JV52 for sale around these neck of woods (Santa Cruz), had been on Craigslist for a while. Started at $1400, I think, eventually dropped down to $1100. I so wanted to just get it, to say I own TWO JV52s, but.... well, like always, the heart is willing but the wallet is weak.
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Glenn, that is one of the most bizarre stories I've ever heard. That it even found its way to you is a minor miracle!!
wileypickett
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Bit of a veer, but in case any newbies are curious, here's the back story on that JV72:
http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/sh...s-finally-and-long-story&highlight=JV72+guild
http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/sh...s-finally-and-long-story&highlight=JV72+guild
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Thanks for the link! One one of the better and more bizarre stories ever here on LTG!!
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I had a Guild D40 from 1973 (cause that year haunts me), the burst almost purple and double pg. It was a wreck. I actually posted a pic of it on the LTG back in 2007, would have been under the callname "woodruff". I would love to find that pic and reshare with the LTG as it is quite a humorous Guild. Nearly clown guitar, and yet, I wish I had it back
adorshki
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Bear in mind my second 'guard was from Guild.
The thing is, they're basically just lefty pickguards, and I don't think they were made at the same time as the guitars.
Mine at least was definitely from a different batch of "tortoise".
Probably just pulled one from parts inventory when they put a Havens in its case.
Wouldn't be an issue with black ones.
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My F-50 has double pickguard. AFAIK, came that way from the factory. It still didn't prevent one (or both) of the abusive rock 'n' rollers who owned it before me from chewing up the top under the strings, not to mention what they did to the top binding. Didn't affect the sound, though, so I got it for less than the going price at the time.
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billymo
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Yeah, that's correct, hardly anybody owns these, so I guess I'd be willing to buy 1 of your JV-52s, even though almost nobody's ever heard of it.
frenchie
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Keep it up Billymo, I`m sure one of us will cave in to your wishes!:encouragement:
Steve.
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billymo
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Oh, and also, I'm a kind person, a humble school teacher, my dog just died and I promise I'll practice everyday.
Came across this post almost by accident, but had to add a comment as I own a JV 52 with the serial 0021, which technically makes it the next youngest sibling of Frenchie's. So, in answer to your question, that makes only 47 more JV's to be tracked down. Mine resides in sunny old England, which may or may not be the furthest this particularly rare breed has travelled.
BTW, I'm also glad you didn't go for the second pick guard - one of the main reasons I've always loved mine is because I always felt it strikes the perfect blend between class and simplicity, thumbing its nose at gaudy ostentation and keeping a dignified calm until played.
Maybe it's time to seek out all the JV owners and get a gallery of this beautiful instrument started.
BTW, I'm also glad you didn't go for the second pick guard - one of the main reasons I've always loved mine is because I always felt it strikes the perfect blend between class and simplicity, thumbing its nose at gaudy ostentation and keeping a dignified calm until played.
Maybe it's time to seek out all the JV owners and get a gallery of this beautiful instrument started.
frenchie
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Hi Leftback, and welcome to the forum. I`m in North Wales, 20 miles north west of Chester, so not a million miles away from you.
I was beginning to think there were no other owners coming forward.
How long have you had yours? what do you think of it, compared to other guitars?
and please post some pic`s, if poss.
Steve.
I was beginning to think there were no other owners coming forward.
How long have you had yours? what do you think of it, compared to other guitars?
and please post some pic`s, if poss.
Steve.
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Welcome, leftback! Thanks for telling us where at least one more JV-52 is being played!
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