JF30 equivalent models today

[MrAndersson]

I’m curious about what models today correspond the most (and how) to a 2002 JF30.
- On one hand the price point in todays value puts it close to F40 (but that model doesn’t come in maple back/sides and it doesn’t have arched back etc)
- On the other hand its quite similar fo F55 Maple (however that model looks a bit more ”costly” and has more advanced inlays etc)

Would be interesting to hear your thoughts!

 

[SFIV1967]

Talking about current maple jumbo models that is very simple...The only current US made 6 string maple model is indeed the F-55 Maple / F-55E Maple (formerly called F-50).

"https://guildguitars.com/g/f-55-maple-in-natural"
"https://guildguitars.com/g/f-55-maple-in-antique-burst"

In the Chinese made Westerly Collection line there are the F-250E Deluxe / F-250CE Deluxe which are nice guitars for the money!

"https://guildguitars.com/g/f-250e-deluxe"
"https://guildguitars.com/g/f-250ce-deluxe"






Ralf

 

[MrAndersson]

Whats the big difference between the F55 maple and the JF30, apart from cosmetic differences like inlays etc?

 

[SFIV1967]

I don't really know as I never owned both. Simply looking into the former 2002 catalog shows those descriptions:

Rosewood vs. Ebony fingerboard and bridge is one difference in the wood I see, and a slightly better wood grade used. (AA vs. AAA on the spruce top)

Ralf

 

[MrAndersson]

Thanks!

 

[Grassdog]

Unfortunately there really isn't anything in the current lineup of US made Guilds that really fills the space of the discontinued JF-30. While the F-55 Maple offers the same jumbo body/maple combo, it's a much higher end guitar IMO in terms of tonewoods and appointments and the price certainly reflects that. There are many nice vintage JF-30's that come available on the used market if that's what you're really after.