Posted by Andrew M on August 27, 2008 at 13:24:10:
In Reply to: Re: Val Dez Guitar posted by Sam on August 11, 2006 at 23:49:22:
: 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.