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I am looking for a good guitar and someone told me about this one(Guild D-15M)… The person who is selling it to me says it’s worth twice what he’s asking for it. Do you know anything about this specific model??? It is an older guitar in good condition. The seller says it’s a collectors and it isn’t made any more. I need to make a decision soon….any help is appreciated!
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Guild D-15M
I saw your post on guitarsite.com not sure if you received an answer to your question on the Guild d15-m.
I bought one about 5 years ago, paid around $700.
Real happy with it. Curious as to what the person you mentioned was selling it for.
If you have questions or anything, feel free to send me an email…
: I am looking for a good guitar and someone told me about this one(Guild D-15M)… The person who is selling it to me says it’s worth twice what he’s asking for it. Do you know anything about this specific model??? It is an older guitar in good condition. The seller says it’s a collectors and it isn’t made any more. I need to make a decision soon….any help is appreciated!
This popular thread has been given its own page : Jedson Guitars
The 1st bass I ever owned was a Jedson. I bought it in 79 for £40 and it was tatty then, looked a good 10 yrs old. It seems to be a copy of Gibson’s EB Bass (y’ know, like a bass version of the Angus Young guitar, is it called the SG?) I still own it. Essentially a basic copy guitar. I’ve never seen one like it mind…I’d be interested if anyone else had…
Hey guys, i was trawling ebay for guitars and a Jedson les paul popped up, it was a good price so i tried checking for Jedson websites, with no avail. I found your post and read about dallas arbiter, searching for this i found the following web site. Hope this helps you. http://home.earthlink.net/~iktoblikto/history_2.htm
: I have just been given a Jedson guitar as a gift and am looking for some information on these guitars can you help.
Hello Chris
I don’t know if this helps, but anyway…..
A call from a danish guitarist.
I’ve just seen your stuff on the net, and though it is quite old now I find that I must react , and I hope this will reach you.
You are asking about facts upon your guitar named Jedson – apparently an elctric guitar. Mayby i can enlighten you a little bit.
Well I can tell you that I’m the happy owner of a Jedson accoustic Jumbo western model, which is now well over 30 years old and getting better and better. This guitar of mine has from time to time been a subject to admiration, and some have even tried to buy it from me, but I was of course not interested. I keep my guitars for many many years.
If this is the same brand, I can tell you that the manufacturer of your guitar is a certain Dallas Arbiter (I don’t know the guy – sorry) which, according to the tag, inside the guitar was an english guitarbuilder, and he eventually had them built in Japan, because mine is produced in Japan, but referred to as an english brand.
So your guitar is probably his work. If you find out anything about Arbiter, I would be very interested to know. I have also – like you – wondered who is the master of my guitar.
i got my dads jedson, which i assume he got in late 60’s early 70’s. cream telecaster shape with strat type headstock and one single coil pickup. strange bridge set up, and quite a chunky neck. has a fret at ‘0’, which needs replacing volume and tone control. any info would be greatly appreciated. i have now respyaed it with a union jack, which looks better than the original cream. apparently theres a site for jedson – if anyone finds it tell me please!!
I have a Jedson Les Paul copy which I bought secondhand in the UK in about 1974. It has a natural top and looks very much like Mick Ronson’s guitar he used throughout the Ziggy period (which is why I bought it in the first place). All the electrics and knobs are missing and I’d love to restore it as it was a lovely guitar to play. I can track down most bits that need to be replaced but I need the cream/white beading that goes around the top edge of the face of the guitar body. Anybody know where I might be able to get hold of something like this in the UK? An email to my address would be most appreciated.
Hi friend! I also have a Jedson Les Paul that I inherited from my father. I’m reply you because I don’t know anything about this guitar. When I speak about my guitar with somebody, nobody knows Jedson’s brand. I’m from portugal, I’ve been search about this guitar in portuguese forun’s but I found nothing. Do you have any idea about the comercial price of this guitar? Do you want to share pictures of your guitar with me and vice-versa?
Thank you.
Regards,
Ricardo Domingues
[email protected]
I have a Jedson Bass.It´s a SG model (Gibson copy)
It´s candy apple red with a carved top.
It plays well and i wish i knew more about the origin of the Jedson´s.
: I have a Jedson bass guitar and am looking for some information on these guitars can you help.it looks like
a telecaster in cream condition reasonable works well.
I have a Jedson cream telecaster but know nothing about these guitars can you help?
i got a jedson as a birthday present in 1974,second hand and it was old then.It’s a smaller strat like shape,red sunburst finish.On the back of the body it says" made in japan". Is there anybody, anywhere that knows a little about the history of these guitars.
I have had two Jedsons. A telecaster copy and a Les Paul. They were made in Japan, late 60s early 70s. I believe that Paul Weller started his career using a Jedson Les Paul copy.
I still have the LP which I bought second hand in 1975. I also have a Gibson LP Custom and a Standard which now put the Jedson into perspective. At the time and for the price a good quality copy.
:
jedsen guitars were late 60’s to mid 70’s fender lookalikes, they were cheap and fairly low spec but did the job. i think they are something to do with our japanese brothers
I bought a Jedson Black Les Paul Copy early 70’s Beautiful action well worthnthe money still have it and plays like a dream
: :I had a Jedson bass in the late70’s. It was like a gold top les paul but with a wooden floating bridge and a trapeze tailpiece. The Jedson name seemed to be applied to all sorts of guitars and basses.: jedsen guitars were late 60’s to mid 70’s fender lookalikes, they were cheap and fairly low spec but did the job. i think they are something to do with our japanese brothers
: : I have a Jedson bass guitar and am looking for some information on these guitars can you help.it looks like
: a telecaster in cream condition reasonable works well.
I have a Jedson cream telecaster but know nothing about these guitars can you help?
hi-I was given a Jedson lapsteel guitar a couple of years ago. Research has shown it to be a copy of the Fender Champ (not the amp). It sounds and plays really well and is that aged blonde telecaster colour. I have since discovered that Jedsons were built in Japan for I believe, Dallas of London, of the Dallas-Arbiter fame.
These I understand were all copies of well known but expensive instruments. Hope this is of some help,Nick
Hello Chris, I’ve got a Jedson bass. It’s my first bass and I bought it second hand. I want to know about Jedson too. Someone help us!
: Hello Chris, I’ve got a Jedson bass. It’s my first bass and I bought it second hand. I want to know about Jedson too. Someone help us!
Hello I’m Gary and I to have a Jedson guitar in my collection but I’m finding it hard to get info on it also, have you found out anything?
I’ve just bought a strat style jedson body as a project and i know absolutely nothing about it…it too me hours of googling to determine what type of guitar it even was….help me please
: : Hello Chris, I’ve got a Jedson bass. It’s my first bass and I bought it second hand. I want to know about Jedson too. Someone help us!
: Hello I’m Gary and I to have a Jedson guitar in my collection but I’m finding it hard to get info on it also, have you found out anything?
hey there, i have a 1968 (i think) jedson bass…like a les paul shape to it, with switch and nobs all in same place. im not sure how much they are worth, can you please email me and let me know, or if you want a picture forwarding on to you. thanks allen
: : Hello there,Ive got a Jedson Bass and its an Gibson SG shape with all original fittings and a short scale neck.Like some of you its the loudest thing ive ever played and it weighs a ton but it sounds so good.Ive been only recently been researching it but made in Japan keeps on cropping up.Has anyone any new info yet?
: : Hello Chris, I’ve got a Jedson bass. It’s my first bass and I bought it second hand. I want to know about Jedson too. Someone help us!
: Hello I’m Gary and I to have a Jedson guitar in my collection but I’m finding it hard to get info on it also, have you found out anything?
no i’ve had not found eny info ethir i have a jedson 1968 but have you found enything at all because i can’t get enything on it i find my slef on the net 24 7
so if you found any thing at all can you e-mail me thanks
: Hi Gary & Chris, I own a 1974 Jedson Les paul copy bought it brand new in the same yearfor £70. I have been trying to track information on Jedson. I understand that they were made in Japan. Mine is still going although refretted several times! My Neck pick up appears to act as microphone the feedback this creates is great for "Gary Moore" type solos. It is also the Loudest guitar i have played on, although its a bit crappy without ant effects or overdriven.
I play it through a 1976 Fender Twin Reverb and a Sound City
2 X 12 speaker Cab. It also plays well through Pandora Box 2 Effects and through a Park overdriven with a Jenson Cry Baby Wha.
I will never sell this guitar but any info appreciated as well. If you wish to sell let me know. What coulors are your guitars mine and the only other one I have seen is a light yellowy wood "Bookend" type style, with a rosewood fretboard with two Di marzio type double pickups, like mine.
Regards Rick.
: : Hello Chris, I’ve got a Jedson bass. It’s my first bass and I bought it second hand. I want to know about Jedson too. Someone help us!
: Hello I’m Gary and I to have a Jedson guitar in my collection but I’m finding it hard to get info on it also, have you found out anything?
My guitar is sunburst rosewood colour. Very loud also.Single pick up appears to have the original machine heads. I have no idea how old it is but would not mind knowing. Anyway to find out. I also heard they were originally made in japan but know nothing else.
Anybody else had any luck.
: : Hi Gary & Chris, I own a 1974 Jedson Les paul copy bought it brand new in the same yearfor £70. I have been trying to track information on Jedson. I understand that they were made in Japan. Mine is still going although refretted several times! My Neck pick up appears to act as microphone the feedback this creates is great for "Gary Moore" type solos. It is also the Loudest guitar i have played on, although its a bit crappy without ant effects or overdriven.
: I play it through a 1976 Fender Twin Reverb and a Sound City
: 2 X 12 speaker Cab. It also plays well through Pandora Box 2 Effects and through a Park overdriven with a Jenson Cry Baby Wha.
: I will never sell this guitar but any info appreciated as well. If you wish to sell let me know. What coulors are your guitars mine and the only other one I have seen is a light yellowy wood "Bookend" type style, with a rosewood fretboard with two Di marzio type double pickups, like mine.
: Regards Rick.
:
: : : Hello Chris, I’ve got a Jedson bass. It’s my first bass and I bought it second hand. I want to know about Jedson too. Someone help us!
: : Hello I’m Gary and I to have a Jedson guitar in my collection but I’m finding it hard to get info on it also, have you found out anything?
Hi Rick, i have a Jedson guitar and a Jedson bass, both are for sale if your interested, the bass has no strings or bridge, the guitar is in working order, it has a shagged pickup at the bridge end, but still works,
it has been painted psychedelic, make me an offer, i don’t want much for them, i am in the U.K.
: Hi Rick, i have a Jedson guitar and a Jedson bass, both are for sale if your interested, the bass has no strings or bridge, the guitar is in working order, it has a shagged pickup at the bridge end, but still works,
: it has been painted psychedelic, make me an offer, i don’t want much for them, i am in the U.K.
: : Hi Rick, i have a Jedson guitar and a Jedson bass, both are for sale if your interested, the bass has no strings or bridge, the guitar is in working order, it has a shagged pickup at the bridge end, but still works,
: : it has been painted psychedelic, make me an offer, i don’t want much for them, i am in the U.K.
Can you send a picture if you have one and how much do you want for it or maybe swap for something I have.
: Hi Gary & Chris, I own a 1974 Jedson Les paul copy bought it brand new in the same yearfor £70. I have been trying to track information on Jedson. I understand that they were made in Japan. Mine is still going although refretted several times! My bridge pick up appears to act as microphone the feedback this creates is great for "Gary Moore" type solos. I will never sell this guitar but ant info appreciated as well.
Regards Rick.
I paid £70.
: : Hello Chris, I’ve got a Jedson bass. It’s my first bass and I bought it second hand. I want to know about Jedson too. Someone help us!
: Hello I’m Gary and I to have a Jedson guitar in my collection but I’m finding it hard to get info on it also, have you found out anything?
Hello I’m Gary and I to have a Jedson guitar in my collection but I’m finding it hard to get info on it also, have you found out anything?
RE: Hello everyone,
I have a Telecaster style Jedson guitar that I bought from ebay last year. I know for certain that Jedson is (or was) indeed a Japanese company, and that they made the telecaster-esque model for Woolworths in the 60s.
It was like a poor man’s Telecaster, really – but I own a Telecaster and have done for years, and I have to say that in my opinion, the Jedson looks and sounds better, and has much more character. Eevery bugger owns a Tele, but not a Jedson. I like the way the head stock dwarves the body, and that in actual fact – it sounds nowt like
a Tele! I have since the Tele shaped Bass version
floating about on ebay, and would love one.
Hi, I have a Telecaster shaped Jedson bass which I have owned from new since 1973 ,even playing a couple of gigs with it .This is a short scale bass which now almost looks like a toy to me .These were definitely Japanese made ,and Jedson also did a Gibson SG shaped bass which was longer scale , but still not full sized as far as I remember .I could be tempted to sell mine for the right offer .It is tobacco sunburst in good condition except that one of the two pickup selector switches has snapped off ( it has 2 pickups ).You can still select this pickupby using the tip of your plectrum to poke it on/off .Otherwise the bass plays well and keeps in tune remarkably , with generally good quality components .
I have a Jedson LesPaul copy in black,definately made in Japan,(plate on back)serial no.0198884,plays really well,paid 100 quid for it in Hereford(UK)don’t Know any more about it,but would be interested.Cheers,Gav.
I have just been given a Jedson guitar as a gift and am looking for some information on these guitars can you help.
I have a jedson telecaster which i would like to restore. Does anybody know where i can get a complete set of machine heads and the white cover around the volume and tone knobs.
Hello, I have a set of tuners with bushes from a small body Jedson tele, also the string guide, headstock logo, pick up and pots, bridge and tailpiece. Unfortunately no scratchplate or control cover sorry. You are welcome to what I have for the cost of postage. I’ll send them as is and you can clean them to your liking
Jim
Hi just seen your comments on this forum. Do you still have parts for this guitar. I’m after wiring with switches etc and the screw that holds the whammy bar on. ?
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i have a galanti made in italy. it is dark natural wood, black and white. it has a swing bar, four buttons that are labeled 0,2,1,M. I don’t know much about guitars, so can someone please help me? i just want to know what i have, value, does the company have a web site…just whatever anyone may know or any suggestions as to wherei maybe should look. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
: i have a galanti made in italy. it is dark natural wood, black and white. it has a swing bar, four buttons that are labeled 0,2,1,M. I don’t know much about guitars, so can someone please help me? i just want to know what i have, value, does the company have a web site…just whatever anyone may know or any suggestions as to wherei maybe should look. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I own a Galanti. Could you email me a pic of your guitar? I’ll send you a pic of mine in return. Thanks,
Houston Fruge
I would like to talk to anyone about any information about a home page or web site that just pretains to GUILD GUITARS and any information that there might be about certain models and and spec’s
moto alan
I am in search of a Guild S300D or S300AD guitar, if you have any info please email me at [email protected]
Thanx
Nick
: I am in search of a Guild S300D or S300AD guitar, if you have any info please email me at [email protected]
: Thanx
: Nick
: : I am in search of a Guild S300D or S300AD guitar, if you have any info please email me at [email protected]
: : Thanx
: : Nick
have brand new guild s300ad for sale ,never played,
out of case for pics. best offer
joeg
I have a s300d guild i was wondring how much are you offering?
I have a Guild S300D that I am considering to sell. How much would you pay for it?
: I am in search of a Guild S300D or S300AD guitar, if you have any info please email me at [email protected]
: Thanx
: Nick
: I am in search of a Guild S300D or S300AD guitar, if you have any info please email me at [email protected]
: Thanx
: Nick
fuzzie: I have a guild s300d it has a small chip in the base of it but still plays good as new..can email pix if your interested …………
: I am in search of a Guild S300D or S300AD guitar, if you have any info please email me at [email protected]
: Thanx
I have a white one in mint condition with an original hard case
: Nick
hey
this is sam and i have a few questions. i have been learning to play the guitar for quite some time now.
i practice on my friends guitar and now i’m ready to buy my own. my price range is anywhere between
400-700 dollars. i need help knowing which guitar would be best for me ans also the things i need to
look for ina good guitar. if you could give me any information about anything i have mentioned, i will
appreciate it. thanx!
: hey
: this is sam and i have a few questions. i have been learning to play the guitar for quite some time now.
: i practice on my friends guitar and now i’m ready to buy my own. my price range is anywhere between
: 400-700 dollars. i need help knowing which guitar would be best for me ans also the things i need to
: look for ina good guitar. if you could give me any information about anything i have mentioned, i will
: appreciate it. thanx!
What kind of guitar you want depends on what kind of music you play. Are you looking for an accoustic? An electic? What kind of music do you like? Rock, metal, classical, punk, blues, country, etc…? Without knowing these answers it will be hard to be specific. I’ll take a chance and say your looking for an electric. I would suggest thinking of a Fender stratacaster or telecaster. They are both good guitars that are capable of covering most anything you would want to play. Fender offers a good line of made in Mexico guitars in the price range you mentioned. The hardware on these guitars is of good quality and the pick-ups are fair to good. (you can always upgrade your pick-ups later if you want) The strat is a little better guitar for rock and blues while the telecaster is a little better for country. But I own both and used both for everything. There are even some folks who use a telecaster for shred. Like I said, these two guitars are very versital. Both guitars are offered with an assortment of pick-up combinations. I would suggest if you want to play rock or metal then go with a humbucker in the bridge on a strat. (thats not to say single coils would be bad, just my taste) Be sure and play the guitar before you buy it. At least long enough to get a feel of how it chords, how it feels in playing a lead pattern, how it sounds through an amp that will be like one you are gonna be playing through. Listen while your playing for fret buzzes. If there are any, ask if the shop your at can set the guitar up for you. If you have a friend that has been playing awhile ask them to go with you. If you order one from say Musician’s Friend or something like that, then call them first and ask them any guestions you have. If you decide on a certain kind of guitar and want to know more about it then go to Harmony Central.com and select "reviews", then guitar manufactuors, then the brand of your guitar, then the style. You’ll find alot of opinions and sometimes good advice. But rememeber, its still just someones opinion. You’ll find that while some love it, others hate it. So be careful to use this site as a tool to just get a feel for the guitar. Not a basis in fact. There are alot of other kinds of guitars out there and all of them have their own merit. I wont argue that there are better guitars for just about any kind of music. I have been playing for over thirty years, the last 25 in a rock band. I have played just about every name brand and alot of no-name guitars. I own an American Strat Plus, a made in Mexico telecaster, an old Gretsch, a Samick(korean guitar),a Japanese knock-off of a Gibson ES-335, and a Gibson Les Paul. They all have their worth to me. But I find that I use the Fenders the most. I might add this. A good guitar will not sound its best through a crappy amp while a crappy guitar will sound its best through a good amp. What this means is if your gonna get a decent guitar, then get a decent amp. A tube one if you can afford it.
This popular thread has been given its own page : obsolite guitars companies
I have the Columbus series 3 335 copy, i purchased it 2nd hand at a guitar show for £100. The guitar looks and plays fantastically,not the best guitar ive ever played but it just feels soo right.I have been looking for information on this brand but there seems to be very little history on them, what i can find seems to say most of these guitars seem to be poor quality but the 335 copies are highly regarded.whatever, it seems if the guitar feels right with the player who cares what others think,personally i love this guitar,it was made the year i was born so i intend to keep playing it til the day i die!!
Sorry for this question, but I’ve just buy this guitar and I want to know aproximatively his age, so what is the year of your birth please? thx
Yohann
Hi I’m trying to find the true value of a 1960’s columbus Strat style guitar in blood red with no damage and in mint condition as I have had a lot of speculations off friends and family about how much it is worth.
Thanks
Hi unfortunately I’m 11 years late but I recently purchased a Columbus Series 1 that fits your description it’s blood red and made in Korea and just wondering if you have any info on it.
i have the same guitar if you get any info on this could you please tell me??!!?
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A Gibson 335 copy made in 1977 in Japan. Laminated top. 2 volume + 2 tone + 3 way selector switch. 2 humbucker pickups. Mahogany neck, hollow, pinstripe bound body with centre block. Sunburst cherry finish. Thinline body. Good quality unbranded tuners, bridge and stop are Les Paul style. Rosewood board, Gibson style frets, bound neck.
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Good jazz and rock and roll sound. More mellow than a Les Paul or an SG. Used through a Fender Twin. Distortion pedal. Rich sound, not harsh or bright. Sounds good.
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I’ve got a Columbus 335 dated ’76. It has bound F holes, grover machine heads (apparently they also made them unbranded for the most Columbus’) and a fixed bridge (the original was moveable) which makes me think this one has been customised.
The pick ups I’d say are original due to the soldering and wire colours. The sound is absolutely amazing and I play it in favour of my Fender teleacoustic, the set up is ideal for jazz and blues players and it holds the tuning on two steps bends (ideal if you’re playing Albert King tunes).
I’ve played a few Gibson 355s when working on them or repairing them, I’d say the fretboard is more playable than the Columbus but the tone is probably on the same level (I’ve only tested it by ear).
Overall it’s a near perfect guitar
I have just acquired a black Columbus Les Paul with Epiphone pickups. It plays and sounds pretty good. This particular example was autographed by all the members of Paul Jones’ The Blues Band in 1995. I have come across Columbus guitars in the past but must admit I know almost nothing about them, but I am curious to find out more…..
: I have just acquired a black Columbus Les Paul with Epiphone pickups. It plays and sounds pretty good. This particular example was autographed by all the members of Paul Jones’ The Blues Band in 1995. I have come across Columbus guitars in the past but must admit I know almost nothing about them, but I am curious to find out more…..
i too have a columbus but mine is of the gibson 335 style i got mine done up new machine heads groovers new bridge saddle of which i made every thing is pretty well standard origonal pups they sound grate don’t know much else about them mine could be seventys but as i said there is no info about these guitars any where if anybody has any info let me know charlie
I know nothing about the company, but I acquired a ‘335’ off a friend who used it on the stage in the West End of London in ‘Buddy’ in the 80’s. Best guess is that it’s a Mk 3 and a late 70’s build. Blood/carmine red with black scratch plate and ‘ivory’ pin stripe inset on the edges, I’m updating it with replacement humbuckers (seymour duncans);cos the guys in the occasional band love it’s tone – mellow jazz to mature deep rock – just great. It’s aged well, and sounds a treat. If anyone finds one in good nick – its a great buy.
Cheers. Tim
i have the same guita in a dark cherry red… ive had it a few years, its in pretty poor nick, i too would love to find out more info on these guitars and after searching for ages ive never found out anything about em…
: Im trying to find a date base of obsolite guitar companies . I am looking for information on alcivar guitars. I have a alcivar dobro and am looking for anything I can find.
i am curently restoring a columbus les paul copy do you know any info on this type of guitar :having search the web i can not find any thing
I now have, in addition to my Columbus Les Paul, a Columbus SG made in Japan. It took a bit of work setting it up but it now feels and plays pretty good and looks beautiful. Further to that though I am still no more wiser as to the history of the Columbus guitar company. Surely somebody out there must know something, eh?
i’m working currently working on a strat shaped columbus which i’ve had for years now it has a bridge with fine tuners but i cannot find where to get parts for this bridge! can anyone help?
i have a columbus les paul copy from the 70s, what kind of info do u need?
: i got a columbus last christmas off my uncle. He bought it in the mid 70’s and im looking to find out its value but can’t find anything about it.
i have one of these in working order
what do you need to know?
hi! im john from portugal and i know a bit about columbus guitars…they were first made in korea with poor standards specifecly for a english importer. in the early seventies,the production moved to japan in the mid seventies and is when the guitars had a more or less good level of standard,then because it was more expensive the guit english importer mooved it to korea again,in the early eighties the factory closed,the british importer was called "FCN MUSIC" thats all i know…i used google on advanced search and typed "columbus guitars" i hope this helped…i also used "the ultimate guitar book"
I have a columbus strat and am trying to find out about the model with no such luck on the net so far, can someone help
i have a gibson sg style alcivar electric. i’m also curious about this maker
Im trying to find a date base of obsolite guitar companies .
Im especially interested in the Columbus company which to my
knowledge has now closed down . I have a columbus series 3 .
which has lead me to want to find outr about the company .
I know Columbus as a make were new great guitars , but
if a guitar suites -enjoy it .
please please can someone help , Ive tried on the net and no
luck so far .
Thanks Chris C Uk surrey
From what I’ve gathered the Series 2 Columbus Telecaster was made in Korea. Does that lead to the conclusion that any “series” Columbus guitar is of Korean origin ?
jthtz
Possibly. I read something on the net about a chap who believed the badge was sold once the parent company (Singer) in Matsumoko went out of business and this chap speculated that production might well have swiched to the cheaper (at the time) labour market in S. Korea and eventually China or India.Very possible, as even today major US badges are being made in Indonesia/China/India where labour costs keep the end product as a budget guitar such badges as Epiphone and Cort are made on the same factory lines. I believe that charvel had the desolation series made out there.
I have just aquired a series3 super strat. It has a original floyd rose bridge in fact everything looks original on it and in good shape. Does anyone know how much its worth and if change pickups on it will it raise or lower its worth.
I bought my columbus series 3 ( metallic anthracite Jackson superstrat lookalike) in 1988 in a small music shop near the top of South Ealing road, in London. It cost me 200 quid or so back then. The old, fiddly kahler tremelo has since been relpaced by a floyd rose and the frets have been filed. I always felt it was a trifle better than the other middle range guitars and I still play it today. There were never many of them around though..and they turned up in various shapes and formats. There was a sticker indicating Japanese origin and a pretty awful, tremelo system. The floyd rose fixed that. I use far more expensive models, and she is as good as them. I dont think these guitars have any resale value though..on the second hand circuit, an old dinky or charvel 4 is a far better proposition. Anyway, to sum up, it plays well enough to keep and use and when other players see it, its always a talking point
HEY MY NAME IS JESSICA RAY. AND I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO PLAY A GUITAR, BUT I’M LOW IN CASH. SO I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
A friend of mine got ahold of a guitar. The name on the guitar is Tradition. It’s an electric guitar. We can’t find any info. on this. If you know any thing about these guitars I would like to know.
Thanks
: A friend of mine got ahold of a guitar. The name on the guitar is Tradition. It’s an electric guitar. We can’t find any info. on this. If you know any thing about these guitars I would like to know.
: Thanks
: : A friend of mine got ahold of a guitar. The name on the guitar is Tradition. It’s an electric guitar. We can’t find any info. on this. If you know any thing about these guitars I would like to know.
: : Thanks
Hi Scott here from Crossroads Music in Jasper Texas and DeRidder La. We recently took a look at the Tradition Guitar line. My description of this brand??? IMPRESSIVE! Though we carry come cool brands of Guitars, I am comsidering making this guitar line our flagship guitar. As a matter of fact, I have ordered some more to add to our stock, one of which will be my personal guitar. I have not been asked or been paid to post this comment. The bottom line is, Tradition is a must have guitar. I truly believe in this product.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Tradition guitars
Hey I just bought the "Tradition Jerry Reid Signature Tele’" and I love it! I have only owned one professional guitar until I bought this one. A 67′ tele’ which I dearly love. I did however, need to modify it to meet my needs. This tradition model already comes with the humbucker in front and several more tasty modifications. I have played guitar in clubs with a three piece band for twenty years. This is a great all around guitar for all musical styles, it’s reasonably priced and made with beautiful craftsmanship. By the way; lifetime limited warranty. They’re not widely known in the U.S., but a Google search will yield a lot of dealers.
Bob:
: A friend of mine got ahold of a guitar. The name on the guitar is Tradition. It’s an electric guitar. We can’t find any info. on this. If you know any thing about these guitars I would like to know.
: Thanks
You can go to http://www.traditionguitars.com for all the info on the product line. It also has a listing for all the dealers that carry the line.
: A friend of mine got ahold of a guitar. The name on the guitar is Tradition. It’s an electric guitar. We can’t find any info. on this. If you know any thing about these guitars I would like to know.
: Thanks
Tradition is a new kind of guitar company. They actually try to give the consumer more guitar for his (or her) money. They are not available through "Box Stores" or mail order houses. They have solid alder bodies, indian rosewood fretboards, North American rock maple necks, premium hardware, and killer pickups (stronger than Seymour pickups).
In short, they are an incredible bargain. These guys are trying to do right by their consumers. THIS IS NOT A CHEAP- SH_T GUITAR.
: : A friend of mine got ahold of a guitar. The name on the guitar is Tradition. It’s an electric guitar. We can’t find any info. on this. If you know any thing about these guitars I would like to know.
: : Thanks
Gentlemen, I live in Italy. I payed $ 212 for a Tele-Styled Tradition guitar. Believe me, it’s GREAT! No doubt it can kill any Mexican "original one". For an unbelievable price, too.
: Tradition is a new kind of guitar company. They actually try to give the consumer more guitar for his (or her) money. They are not available through "Box Stores" or mail order houses. They have solid alder bodies, indian rosewood fretboards, North American rock maple necks, premium hardware, and killer pickups (stronger than Seymour pickups).
: In short, they are an incredible bargain. These guys are trying to do right by their consumers. THIS IS NOT A CHEAP- SH_T GUITAR.
: A friend of mine got ahold of a guitar. The name on the guitar is Tradition. It’s an electric guitar. We can’t find any info. on this. If you know any thing about these guitars I would like to know.
: Thanks
Tradition makes AWESOME GUITARS I have info listed at:
http://www.accessguitar.com/inventory/tradition/
I have several and every one of them plays great!
hai…could u please send me some red hot chili peppers guitar chords?like the otherside…ok.thanx
: go to yahoo type in guitar tabs at search then click on guitar tabs universe. you can get about any song you want try outside by red hot chili pepps. very easy very cool.i think its outside. anyway its self exolainatory at this point. very fun to play! robster
Any info on Galanti Guitars????
: Any info on Galanti Guitars????
I own a Galanti Special, with 3 P90 pickups.
The sounds can be selected through plastic push buttons which are the only cheap-looking parts of this guitar ( the first Italian guitars were built by accordion makers… )
It can produce a wide range of sounds, from treble leads ( early stones records ) to powerfull rhythms ( Rickenbaker ). Its suitable for any 60ies-70ies styles.
: Any info on Galanti Guitars????
I used to own a red galanti guitar. It was a double cutaway solid body with I think 5 push buttons for diff sounds … kinda like a Hagstrom. It was a nice guitar. You have one?
Rick
I have two Galanti’s,one is a black and red burst with double coil pickups,vegamatic type push buttons,the neck has a great feel to it,treble is really nice and the bass is good for jazz playing,the other one is a red with single coil pickups,very trebley.If you’re interested in buying the red one I am selling it.
Email me a pic of the guitar. I own a Galanti, three pickup, pushbutton controls, temolo…. a beautiful instrument. It plays as good today as it did when I bought it in Paris, France, in 1963. I’m also looking for the galanti bass guitar.
im interested in purchasing your red galante i would like some more info
any info please on my 1965 guild galanti hollow body electric guitar
please help?/
i am planning on getting a new guitar and my band is into punk/rock…and also i have a low budget waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay under 500 so what do you think i should get
Samik kind of sucks. So does Harmony. Try out Kramer. LTD has really good guitars for really cheap prices. Just give em a shot. Oh… by the way, the LTD that I thinl would fit is an M-50. Have fun.
lets see all your guitars in pictures
: lets see all your guitars in pictures
Does anybody know the address or phone number of the Bradley Guitar Factory?
This popular thread has been given its own page : fenix guitars
: Does anyone out there know anything about a Fenix Jazz guitar, very similar to a Yamaha AE1200.
: : Does anyone out there know anything about a Fenix Jazz guitar, very similar to a Yamaha AE1200. Yes, I’ve seen a few of these, imported into the UK by (I think Fletcher, Coppock & Newman – FCN Music), about 8 years ago. There were at least 2 if not 3 archtop versions, the biggest an L5 laminated top type with an ‘Attila Zoller'(Shadow) floating pickup, which sold in the UK (then) for I think about £495-00. A very nice jazz guitar which was reviewed I think in the British ‘Guitarist’ magazine – back issues of these are still available. The reviewer was most of all impressed by the sound, as I remember. Hope this is of help,
Martin Westmacott
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Hi, i recently acquired a Fenix electric guitar. As i am just learning i don’t need two and i want to stick to my accoustic for the moment. So if any body wants to buy one make me an offer. I don’t know much about it, except that it says Young Chang on the neck and looks like a Strat. Serial number – E903908. I live in England so make an offer in sterling please.
I am interested in your fenix strat style guitar – Please contact me to discus.
Best wishes
Keith: Hi, i recently acquired a Fenix electric guitar. As i am just learning i don’t need two and i want to stick to my accoustic for the moment. So if any body wants to buy one make me an offer. I don’t know much about it, except that it says Young Chang on the neck and looks like a Strat. Serial number – E903908. I live in England so make an offer in sterling please.
looking at buying a fenix jumbo accoustic , wondering what the quality of these guitars are like
I proudly own a Fenix elctric custom. It is black with all other parts and accesories being gold. It is a rare guitarand i am wondering if anyone has any information on these guitars that could be forwarded to me
: I proudly own a Fenix elctric custom. It is black with all other parts and accesories being gold. It is a rare guitarand i am wondering if anyone has any information on these guitars that could be forwarded to me
I too have a black fenix custom with gold hardware and wanted some info on it. Never heard of fenix before. nice guitar though.
:hi i m not speake enghish, plese send me photo to guitar fenix.
realy is a guitar by youg chang = kurzweil
tank
demian from argentina
Yo! fun…
i like it 🙂
John
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: looking for info on fenix accoustic guitars if can help will be most appreciated cheers mark
Hi:
I am having a little luck…a store in Germany has replied to my email indicating they sell the Fenix guitars. I am looking for a cataloogue or jpeg pics from them…let me know in a week or so if you are still interested and I will email you with my progress.
Hello,
do you now the FENIX web site?
Regards
: looking for info on fenix accoustic guitars if can help will be most appreciated cheers mark
:Hi! I have one myself and really love it (SL-93). They are no longer sold in North America but I am trying to get info on them from Europe. I am wanting at least a catalogue but am looking specifically for a "Mona Lisa" electric. Have you had any luck? I tried contacting the maker, Youn & Chang but so far have had no luck. The best I have is a phone number of a dealer (I think) in Germany.
: : looking for info on fenix accoustic guitars if can help will be most appreciated cheers mark
: :Hi! I have one myself and really love it (SL-93). They are no longer sold in North America but I am trying to get info on them from Europe. I am wanting at least a catalogue but am looking specifically for a "Mona Lisa" electric. Have you had any luck? I tried contacting the maker, Youn & Chang but so far have had no luck. The best I have is a phone number of a dealer (I think) in Germany.
Hi, I have a Fenix acoustic bass, I thunk its an H10, and am interested in selling it, as I just dont have the time to play, unfortunately I do not know how much it is worth.
Can anyone assist in this matter.
Thanx
: : :Hi there what would you like to know about the Fenixrange I have 22 of them so far and have been collecting for last 7 years. I do have some catologues and quite a lot of information so if you want to know more contact me on [email protected] looking for info on fenix accoustic guitars if can help will be most appreciated cheers mark
: : :Hi! I have one myself and really love it (SL-93). They are no longer sold in North America but I am trying to get info on them from Europe. I am wanting at least a catalogue but am looking specifically for a "Mona Lisa" electric. Have you had any luck? I tried contacting the maker, Youn & Chang but so far have had no luck. The best I have is a phone number of a dealer (I think) in Germany.
:
: Hi, I have a Fenix acoustic bass, I thunk its an H10, and am interested in selling it, as I just dont have the time to play, unfortunately I do not know how much it is worth.
: Can anyone assist in this matter.
: Thanx
Hi torkman13,
my name is Hartmut and I´m from Germany. I started collecting FENIX guitars app. 2 years ago. Meanwhile I own 11 of them.
I´m very happy whith the different sounds but I´still looking for some models to learn more. First a L-10CE and second – in my knowledge the “masterpice” – a D-92.
You wrote that you have a lot of informations about the FENIX guitars. Is ist possible to share them with me?
With best regards
Hartmut
Hi, I recently came across this acoustic electric guitar by Fenix. Does anyone have any specs on this guitar. It’s kind of a grand symphony shaped cutaway acoustic/electric guitar. Wondering if the top would be solid spruce?
: : : :Hi there what would you like to know about the Fenixrange I have 22 of them so far and have been collecting for last 7 years. I do have some catologues and quite a lot of information so if you want to know more contact me on [email protected] looking for info on fenix accoustic guitars if can help will be most appreciated cheers mark
: : : :Hi! I have one myself and really love it (SL-93). They are no longer sold in North America but I am trying to get info on them from Europe. I am wanting at least a catalogue but am looking specifically for a "Mona Lisa" electric. Have you had any luck? I tried contacting the maker, Youn & Chang but so far have had no luck. The best I have is a phone number of a dealer (I think) in Germany.
: :
: : Hi, I have a Fenix acoustic bass, I thunk its an H10, and am interested in selling it, as I just dont have the time to play, unfortunately I do not know how much it is worth.
: : Can anyone assist in this matter.
: : Thanx
I have an acoustic Fenix model #D-83SR and I can’t find out how old it is or much info at all or a value. Any info would be appreciated
hola tengo una electroacustica fenix de nylon de cuerpo solido , el sistema electrico se descompuso y quiero cambiarlo saben donde puedo conseguir el sistema completo.
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some Informations on the company
http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/105/105056.html
Hi mate,
Ive got a Fenix FAE 6, I,m a slide guitarist and i find they a the dogs bollocks in resonance, tone and everything else.
I’m looking for young chang at the moment and as soon as i find him I will let you know
regards
pete tindal;
Hello,
Currently they cannot be found anymore in the market, but I couldn’d agree more with you.
looking for info on fenix accoustic guitars if can help will be most appreciated cheers mark
Hi I own a Fenix D-85SR. I’ve had this guitar for over 25yrs. It’s always been a magnificent instrument. Can anyone give any kind of heads up about the guitar. In all these years I’ve never come across another Fenix guitar of any type . Any information would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Richard
the site wont let me ad pictures!! but my fenix has what appears to be a maple body and maple neck, with an ebony fret board, real pearl inlays in the fretboard and headstock, one dual humbuker and 2 singles. it also has a schaller floyd rose, locking nut, 5 way toggle, and a seperate 2 way toggle, that doesnt really do much, just dampends the sound.
the guitar that i have is 10 times anything i have seen on the net!! if anyone has any answers please get back to me on [email protected]
thanks so much for any help!
Hi!I bought a electric guitar called Fenix By Y.Chang.actually I want to know da model number of this guitar.Please if anyone know da official Fenix Guitars web address where I can find Fenix catalogs and price etc then please reply me as soon as you can.
Thank you. 🙂
Hi i got a fenix guitar can u help me to value it ?
Hi,
I am a proud owner of a fenix jumbo acoustic. My dad bought it when he was in Switzerland in 1989 so it is the second generation which is using it. You can very well understand the durability of the wood which was used into making it. It sounds great and the neck is still straight! It’s a great guitar to play. I also own an Indonesian handcrafted Cort but trust me, the fenix sounds WAY better. It’s a rare guitar and anyone who owns one should be proud. Young-Chang does not manufacture these guitars anymore so it’s really tough to get your hands on one of these beauties, so if you haven’t heard of them I won’t be surprised, ’cause honestly not everyone knows about these rare instruments.
I have one. Awesome sound. Very rare. No longer made and Im selling mine. Do you want to buy it??
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I have an Italian made guitar made by "Galanti" from 1960-70 era. Have you ever heard of the make and can you advise as to how to find out some info on them?
Thanks, Vince
: I have an Italian made guitar made by "Galanti" from 1960-70 era. Have you ever heard of the make and can you advise as to how to find out some info on them?
HI Im from from FYR of Macedonia,I have GALANTI el.GUITAR from 1960,how to sell it? Thanks sincerely YMIT.
: Thanks, Vince
: I have two Galanti’s.One is a burst,solid body,with humbucker type pickups and the other is a solid red with single coils.Galanti has been out of business for a long time.They were never owned by the Galanti organ company.I contacted them and they told me that they don’t have anything to do with the guitar company.It’s very hard to find info on these guitars.I know.I’ve tried.All I can say to you is keep them.They’re great guitars.You might try hooking up with a guitar forum on the net.
i have a solid red ’60’s Galanti wth two singe coils. Fucking kick ass.
: i have a solid red ’60’s Galanti wth two singe coils. Fucking kick ass.
You have a green one you dork!
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Galanti Guitars
Hi, I sold a green Galanti on Ebay a month or so ago and got almost $1300. for her….I’ve seen so many Galantis at Ebay but none in her condition….she was near mint…..I just thought I’d give it a go at Ebay to check out the market….man was I shocked…..Now I need to find a few parts for a Galanti hollow body I have….it should fetch alot more money…
I have a Galanti Hollowbody for sale. Technical in great condition. Everything works. Only there is a crack in one side of the body. So I sell the guitar for spare parts, like the neck, pickups, etcetera. Anybody interested?
This is amazing. I’ve had a Galanti Sunburst for about 25 years. It’s what I learned to play on. It belonged to my Step Dad’s Dad. It was bought at Pizzi’s Music in Chicago. The address on the label has "Chicago 22" instead of a zip code, so this guitar was bought, at least before 1964 or 1965. It is a rare and nice looking instrument but I didn’t think it was this rare. I\m grateful that you guys have taken the time to post this info. Thanks a lot.
: This is amazing. I’ve had a Galanti Sunburst for about 25 years. It’s what I learned to play on. It belonged to my Step Dad’s Dad. It was bought at Pizzi’s Music in Chicago. The address on the label has "Chicago 22" instead of a zip code, so this guitar was bought, at least before 1964 or 1965. It is a rare and nice looking instrument but I didn’t think it was this rare. I\m grateful that you guys have taken the time to post this info. Thanks a lot.
Does anyone know how to bypass the ciruit I’ve read about.
Apparently removing it really opens up the pickups.
I have the three pickup model and it sounds very muddy.
I had one just like it many, many years ago.
That’s why I bought this, but I do remember it sounding brighter.
Thanks
I saw that one! I couldn’t believe it sold for that much. It’s pretty cool seeing that, cause now I have an idea of what my green one is worth. I probably won’t sell it though. That first post I made was years ago. I can’t believe it’s still up….I don’t even play my Galanti anymore. It just sits near mint in its case. I may sell the parts one I have……
Hi, I sold a green Galanti on Ebay a month or so ago and got almost $1300. for her….I’ve seen so many Galantis at Ebay but none in her condition….she was near mint…..I just thought I’d give it a go at Ebay to check out the market….man was I shocked…..Now I need to find a few parts for a Galanti hollow body I have….it should fetch alot more money…
I have a nice lookin Galanti in great condition. White inverted "z" shape pickgaurd… Red with the black on the outside. I dont know what the model is but its pretty nice.
: I have a nice lookin Galanti in great condition. White inverted "z" shape pickgaurd… Red with the black on the outside. I dont know what the model is but its pretty nice.
i think i have the same guitar as you. the pickguard doesnt match the shape of the guitar does it? .. if you have any pics of yours, id like to see em!
help
I have a 1965 guild galanti
is that what you folks are discussing here
I am looking for info
it is a hollow body electric jazz style with sunburst
help
I have a 1965 guild galanti
is that what you folks are discussing here
I am looking for info
it is a hollow body electric jazz style with sunburst
Ciao!
I have a problem!
I have a Galanti sGR50 guitar Amp. for maintenance!
Ineed the shematics!!!!!! Can you help me???
I try to find some, but no chance!
Best regardes
Marco from germany
I have a Galanti amp with the schematics inside the back do you still need them it may help?
Marco-
I have no information on the amp schematics, much less any guitar information other than word of mouth stuff. Anyway….Good luck- I’d love to see a picture of the amp-
: Ciao!
: I have a problem!
: I have a Galanti sGR50 guitar Amp. for maintenance!
: Ineed the shematics!!!!!! Can you help me???
: I try to find some, but no chance!
: Best regardes
: Marco from germany
I have three Galantis. One is Sunburst with 2 pickups and a natural colored headstock. It works and plays beautifully. The second is a Red one with a matching headstock,
two pickups and beautiful pearloid tuning peg buttons. This model is called the "Starfire." The neck on this one, however, is cracked and I have used parts from this one on
my other 2 Galantis for restoration purposes. The best one is my Greenburst, 3 pickup Galanti "Grandprix"! The tremolo tailpiece was completely ripped out of the body, but
thankfully, no harm was done to the body of the guitar, and I changed out the tremolo piece from the red one with the cracked neck. The green one is may favorite, appearance
wise, and it seems to play and sound the nicest. Due to the body shape and sound and appearance of these guitars, I must say that they are among my favorite guitars, next to
the Fender Jazzmaster. The Galanti company mainly manufactured Accordians, but, in the sixties, as rock music gained popularity, Galanti started manufacturing guitars. I am
not sure how long this lasted, and if anyone knows, I’d love it if they would e-mail me and let me know. It is next to impossible to find out any information on these cool guitars.
If I ever see them, (I have only seen about 8 of them in my entire life!), usually there is a piece broken off of them, whatever the piece is. I doubt that Galanti still makes guitars,
and I have not seen anything remotely close to a "NEW" Galanti guitar. Actually, I am not even sure the company is in business. Anyway, if anyone knows……
I have one i purchased new in 1964 Burgundy sunburst.
Does anyone know it’s value? It is in Mint condition.
I am considering selling it.
Nick
I’ve owned a sunburst Galanti Hollowbody for almost 22 years now. I can’t pretend to know anything about guitars, but I would love to get more information on my guitar. I can post photos if you are interested.
I CAN, however, pass on some info about Galanti and the research I did. Galanti was an Italian company that made accordians. During the sixties, the company jumped on the rock ‘n’ roll bandwagon and designed guitars for several years eventually changing to designing organs. I can’t seem to locate any manufacturers that know anything about them though.
I would love to know more about the guitar. Please help!
I have a solid body galanti. If anybody has any information on how much its worth please e mail me
: I have a solid body galanti. If anybody has any information on how much its worth please e mail me
i also own a galanti grand prix 3000 guitar am looking for info also if you find out any thing please let me know and i will do the same
I own one that I purchased in Paris, France, in 1963. A friend purchased the same model, but a bass guitar. They were both identical in color. I paid $185 cash for the guitar at an international music store in Paris, France. I had origionally intended on buying a Fender, but the quality of this guitar far surpassed the Fender. My guitar is Italian made.
Yes I too have a Galanti. Its a green sunburst arch top with lots of chrome. I’ve never seen or heard of another one like this. I have seen a solid body design a few times. It’s very cool and plays well.
I have two of the one is a 1976 hollowbody electric with chrome and the other is a 1964 solidbody with push button tone controls and a weird looking wammy bar they are bothe dark cherry red with a light sunburst
I have a galanti guitar from 1969, it’s candy apple red. I had to change the pick ups and the machine heads though
I know that Galanti was an italian company from the 60s… my one was nearly destroied. What I like is the real solid body of perfect wood, I took all the paint off and let it naturally. The sound is particulary rock.
Hi i have a galanti bass don’t know from when but it is a red sunburst and says bass master on the head, i would like to know how to get more information about this instrument… if u don’t minde replying to my e-mail pleas… 🙂 thanx 🙂
i’ve got another galanti bass. there’s a medal behind the bass with a number 3334 and it’s written made in italy and patented….it’s dark sunbrust. is it a collection bass?
there’re many buttons on the top of the body…if you have answersmy mail it’s [email protected]