Sold 1994 JV 72

[richardp69]

1994 Guild JV 72-Westerly-Rare-Natural-OHSC | Reverb

Very rare and highly collectable Guild JV 72 here. I've read in two different places there were either less than 30 or less than 200 of these ever made. I personally believe the less than 200 but am not certain of that.This one is not for the collector, it is a player grade Guild with plenty of f...

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Here's one that's been discussed quite a bit on this forum and has an interesting history. Unfortunately, I suck at finding old threads but maybe you can locate it if you know how. This one was owned by both Glenn Jones (aka Wiley Pickett) and Andrew Wagner (aka awagner) from this forum.

I had owned another one that was in minty condition which I sold a while back and it had the COA stating it was # 9 of 200 built. Others have said there were never 200 built but only something around 25 or so. I honestly don't know but either way there weren't many of them.

It's a good player with plenty of finish checking and playwear but structurally sound. Glenna and Andrew, if you care to add anything or correct/clarify anything I've said that's incorrect, feel free to do so.

Price is $2,400 shipped to anywhere in the lower 48 U.S. States

 

[GGJaguar]

Dig those turquoise inlays!

 

[awagner]

Here’s my NGD thread, which references Glenn’s thread, which details the history of this guitar and the great job Glenn did restoring it.

Ngd - jv-72

I recently purchased Glenn’s (a/k/a wileypickett) JV72, which has quite a history (see link below). http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?183225-Rare-Bird-Guild-JV72-Pics-finally-and-long-story&highlight=JV72 My wife and I met Glenn and his wife in Cambridge MA so I could try it out...

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The guitar plays and sounds fantastic. It has a complex sound with rich overtones, and it is structurally in great shape. And except for replaced bridge pins and the Bridge Doctor, I believe it is in original condition (I am going from memory, but Glenn’s thread will confirm).

I really had mixed feelings about selling it, but I could not justify owning two. Don’t assume there is something wrong with it because it changed hands a few times recently. It is simply a great guitar, and a steal at $2,400, in my opinion, given its rarity (I believe only 23 were produced) and quality.

 

[awagner]

I would add that despite its cosmetic issues, it is a beautiful guitar. The headstock and fretboard turquoise inlays, the turquoise rosette, the rosewood back, and the overall design of the guitar, are gorgeous.

 

[cupric]

Love this guitar! If I had the cash it would be mine! Good luck on your sale.

 

[richardp69]

Howdy Moderators. This one can be deleted at least for now. I may relist again in the Spring on Reverb, we'll see.