The Guitarcheologist

[GGJaguar]

I found this digging through a box today. Any of you vintage buffs remember Jim? I used to chat with him at the Kansas City Guitar Shows.

 

[hansmoust]

I found this digging through a box today. Any of you vintage buffs remember Jim? I used to chat with him at the Kansas City Guitar Shows.

Yup, I remember Jim! He was one of several people that I've been in contact with over the years and who, at a very early stage, was aware of the importance of vintage guitar literature. I'm talking early '80s now and there were very few books out on the subject of vintage guitars, let alone, books about a specific guitar brand.

There was no internet and most people who knew a thing or two were all on their own little island and kept in contact by mail or by phone. The early guitar shows that were started during the mid-'80s changed a lot for the 'vintage guitar community' and the shows made it possible to get together with the people who had a similar interest.

I actually bought one Guild guitar catalog from him some time around 1989, for the hefty sum of US $ 50.00, which at that time, was the highest price I had ever paid for a catalog; I was always more into trading stuff. Anyway, I should add that I've never seen another one of those catalogs for sale, so I guess I didn't over-pay!

I never went to a Kansas City Guitar Show, but I usually saw Jim at the Arlington, TX show. He was one of those people who, for a long time, refused to buy a personal computer. If I needed something from him, I had to write him an actual letter or give him a phone call, which at the time was very costly and not very convenient because of the time difference between Europe and the U.S.
The last time I saw him, which may be more than 10 years ago, he finally confessed that he had gotten a computer and it was possible for me to email him.

I believe I coined the 'Guitarchives' name for my publishing company before Jim started using 'Guitarcheologist' for his business, but I may be mistaken about that and we both came up with the same idea around the same time. By the way, the Guitarchives name was also used by Randy Bachman for his record label.

Haven't been to a guitar show in a long time and consequently I haven't seen Jim in a long time. I think at the time he told me he had a girl-friend in Paris, but I never knew that he had an actual address in Paris, France.

I hope all is well with him and if you ever run into him, give him my regards!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[Guildedagain]

Hard to forget a name like that.

I like to think of myself as a guitarcheologist, when you get in the zone, figuring out the pieces of a puzzle.

I should try to list/sell more of my parts, like original milled saddles for vintage ABR-1 bridges that go to guitars costing 6 figures now.

Although, selling parts eventually leads to regrets as you find yourself in a situation where you can use them, knobs in particular.

 

[walrus]

Yup, I remember Jim! He was one of several people that I've been in contact with over the years and who, at a very early stage, was aware of the importance of vintage guitar literature. I'm talking early '80s now and there were very few books out on the subject of vintage guitars, let alone, books about a specific guitar brand.

There was no internet and most people who knew a thing or two were all on their own little island and kept in contact by mail or by phone. The early guitar shows that were started during the mid-'80s changed a lot for the 'vintage guitar community' and the shows made it possible to get together with the people who had a similar interest.

I actually bought one Guild guitar catalog from him some time around 1989, for the hefty sum of US $ 50.00, which at that time, was the highest price I had ever paid for a catalog; I was always more into trading stuff. Anyway, I should add that I've never seen another one of those catalogs for sale, so I guess I didn't over-pay!

I never went to a Kansas City Guitar Show, but I usually saw Jim at the Arlington, TX show. He was one of those people who, for a long time, refused to buy a personal computer. If I needed something from him, I had to write him an actual letter or give him a phone call, which at the time was very costly and not very convenient because of the time difference between Europe and the U.S.
The last time I saw him, which may be more than 10 years ago, he finally confessed that he had gotten a computer and it was possible for me to email him.

I believe I coined the 'Guitarchives' name for my publishing company before Jim started using 'Guitarcheologist' for his business, but I may be mistaken about that and we both came up with the same idea around the same time. By the way, the Guitarchives name was also used by Randy Bachman for his record label.

Haven't been to a guitar show in a long time and consequently I haven't seen Jim in a long time. I think at the time he told me he had a girl-friend in Paris, but I never knew that he had an actual address in Paris, France.

I hope all is well with him and if you ever run into him, give him my regards!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

@Hans, can you show us a photo of the cover of this mysterious catalog?

walrus

 

[GAD]

Yup, I remember Jim! He was one of several people that I've been in contact with over the years and who, at a very early stage, was aware of the importance of vintage guitar literature. I'm talking early '80s now and there were very few books out on the subject of vintage guitars, let alone, books about a specific guitar brand.

There was no internet and most people who knew a thing or two were all on their own little island and kept in contact by mail or by phone. The early guitar shows that were started during the mid-'80s changed a lot for the 'vintage guitar community' and the shows made it possible to get together with the people who had a similar interest.

I actually bought one Guild guitar catalog from him some time around 1989, for the hefty sum of US $ 50.00, which at that time, was the highest price I had ever paid for a catalog; I was always more into trading stuff. Anyway, I should add that I've never seen another one of those catalogs for sale, so I guess I didn't over-pay!

I never went to a Kansas City Guitar Show, but I usually saw Jim at the Arlington, TX show. He was one of those people who, for a long time, refused to buy a personal computer. If I needed something from him, I had to write him an actual letter or give him a phone call, which at the time was very costly and not very convenient because of the time difference between Europe and the U.S.
The last time I saw him, which may be more than 10 years ago, he finally confessed that he had gotten a computer and it was possible for me to email him.

I believe I coined the 'Guitarchives' name for my publishing company before Jim started using 'Guitarcheologist' for his business, but I may be mistaken about that and we both came up with the same idea around the same time. By the way, the Guitarchives name was also used by Randy Bachman for his record label.

Haven't been to a guitar show in a long time and consequently I haven't seen Jim in a long time. I think at the time he told me he had a girl-friend in Paris, but I never knew that he had an actual address in Paris, France.

I hope all is well with him and if you ever run into him, give him my regards!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

Was it that first year catalog with the cards?

 

[SFIV1967]

I hope all is well with him ...

According to this he is still in business:

Three Trails Guitar Show - musical instruments - by owner - sale - craigslist

Music Gear Presents: Three Trails Guitar Show Oct. 7th 2023 10 am - 4 pm 113 W. Lexington Ave Independence Missouri 64050 Free to the public. We are excited to see you all again for Three Trails...

kansascity.craigslist.org

Ralf