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Val Dez Guitar
Posted by Cliff on Fri, 02/10/06 - 12:31:55.
In Reply to Musicians and Instrument Makers Forum
I have bought this guitar about three yrs ago and i was wanting some information about it. The # on it is 160741, i was wondering what yr it was and if there is any way i can get information about it, it's in great condition and it plays real well, it's a 12 string. Please email me back if you have some information. I also have some pictures in my msn picture breifcase. Thanks
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Interesting...My father got a brand new Val Dez classical guitar for a birthday present back in the mid- late- 70's. It always had a great sound. I learned to play on it myself long ago and I've had it in my possession for quite some time now. It still looks great. Over the years, I've brought it in for maintenance a few times -- broken tuning peg for one. Anyway, each time it's gone in, I've always gotten praises from the pros at the shops. This baby has unusally great tone. The only Val Dez I've ever seen or known is this one that's in my family. Apparently, it was one of those entry-level guitars with hit or miss workmanship. Made in Finland and imported by Espana Music Company in New York, NY during the 70s. Not many of them out there and even fewer in great condition. Frankly, not worth much money. But, hey, if you happen to have one where the workmanship was "right on" and the body sings when it resonates, then it's definitely a keeper. Considering my collection of better, upscale guitars...my retro, el-cheapo, Val Dez will forever hold an endearing place in the line-up...it's a beauty.
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Just looking through my storage room, and remembered I have had a guitar tucked away for quite a few years. It's a cute Val Dez V-62 6-string. I'm no expert, but it sounds very sweet, and plays well. Deep lacquer, but badly crazed. Otherwise nice condition.
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I found My Val Dez leaning against a trash can with the headstock taped to the neck.I glued it back together and have been playing it for a few months. I've never heard of Val Dez til now,and this is a sweet sounding guitar,not bold and pungent like my Epiphone.
Oh this one is a 12 string.
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Someone left my V-64 (6-string) at the Waste Transfer Site. Two tuners missing; replaced all tuners w/ 3-on-a-side from a Stella. No pickguard. Steelwooled off the gloss finish, oiled ; waxed body. Polished frets, oiled fingerboard. Replaced/cut new nut. Could hardly wait to restring and strum! Turned out to be a very solid guitar with a fairly full, balanced sound. Rivals my F Hashimoto (another obscure late '70's guitar). Trussrod adjustable; the original cheap tuning machines from Japan would indicate '71-'72. Serial #242211. Anybody able to date these from the serial?
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I was actually scowering the net for info on this particular guitar. I bought mine, no strings attatched, (quite literally) at a pawn shop in Toronto. Is it worth restoring? Mine is exactly as described by "Cliff" (six-string). The number is 143988. Just looking at it makes me think it's a little bit towards the 'miss' end of the spectrum when it comes to workmanship. It's probably just old. Thanks for any advice. Just out of curiosity how much would a decent looking Val Dez (like mine) be worth, even if it may not be all that much?
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: I was actually scowering the net for info on this particular guitar. I bought mine, no strings attatched, (quite literally) at a pawn shop in Toronto. Is it worth restoring? Mine is exactly as described by "Cliff" (six-string). The number is 143988. Just looking at it makes me think it's a little bit towards the 'miss' end of the spectrum when it comes to workmanship. It's probably just old. Thanks for any advice. Just out of curiosity how much would a decent looking Val Dez (like mine) be worth, even if it may not be all that much?
Hi I also was looking on the net cause I was curious if the guitars in question was half way reputable. My Val Dez is crazed all over all I did to mine was glue the pick guard back on and put some lock tight on the adjustable bridge (which I thought was pretty cool for a steel string). The tone of my guitar still delights me. I am a hack by my own standards but have played some pretty nice guitars in my day. The ring that the Val Dez has rivals some other high end instruments It does lack some bottom end but then the sound box isn't huge or anything. The number I have is 156802. Must have been a good day in the shop. The only thing I would consider doing to mine is to put some new trucks on the head for a bit more sensitive tuning control.Otherwise I don't see any need to run out and buy something else to replace it. After all it says right in the guitar that it is the Finest Guaranteed Quality.
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i have one too, i got it for free if that tells you something about the worth. it took a bit of work setting it up dressing the frets and re intonating the bridge but now it plays and sounds pretty good!
i have no idea what model it is, the sticker in the sound hole has disappeared.
what does it need to restore? i'd say its worth a shot...
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