Westerly JF30-12

[rascalflats]

Hi,

I found a JF30-12 going for $850. The seller is a few hours from me and Im trying to make sure I ask all the right questions before I truck up there to look at it. It is a westery RI guitar, don't have the serial number yet, thats one question I'll ask. I haven't found any around here to play so any feedback would be great.
thanks!

 

[Scratch]

If it is in good shape, it is well worth that price. I gave 1100.00 for mine nearly two years ago. Absolutely awesome guitar and one of the most underrated 12ers out there. Comparable performance-wise to an F412 without the bling thing... Good luck...

 

[killdeer43]

If it is in good shape, it is well worth that price. I gave 1100.00 for mine nearly two years ago. Absolutely awesome guitar and one of the most underrated 12ers out there. Comparable performance-wise to an F412 without the bling thing... Good luck...

I'll vouch for Zeke, from first-hand(s) experience. Easy to handle and a pleasure to play, with great sound, to boot!

I wish I had one just like it. :wink:

Joe

 

[rascalflats]

Thanks! How is the neck profile on this one? I've got a Guild d25 now, used to have a D40. The D25 is a little more confortable to play than the D40 was.

 

[Scratch]

I had 'Zeke' professionally set up by a luthier friend to 4/32" action at the 12th. Also had a K&K Pure Western Standard pickup installed at the same time. Nearly plays itself.

 

[hojo199]

I paid 850.00 for mine on Ebay. It's a '94. Big tone.

 

[adorshki]

Thanks! How is the neck profile on this one? I've got a Guild d25 now, used to have a D40. The D25 is a little more confortable to play than the D40 was.

I have exactly the same experience, D25/D40, but the '40's a Corona. Have a buddy with an '87 JF3012 (1st year), as easy to play as my '25. He keeps stock action height but keeps it down a whole step now as he had the dreaded bridge lift a few years back, even with silk'n'steel lights. So there's something to look for: check the back side of the bridge.
He did have his professionally repaired, it has wonderful tone. "Airy" is the word. Another word would be: "M-m-m-m-maple!":

 

[Scratch]

Funny thing about maple. I crave the maple sound on a 12er, in fact, I think it is unparalleled, but have not yet found a personal comfort level with maple 6ers...

 

[rascalflats]

You guys are great, I will check the bridge. Glad to hear the comparison between the D25 thats what I was hoping. It has a black finish, kind of wish it was natural but beggars can't be choosers. The guy who has it runs a music studio so Im hoping it was taken care of well. Its got a factory pickup also. None of my others do so Im looking forward to checking it out.

 

[Christopher Cozad]

This may be old news, but I stumbled upon this video of a JF30-12. The double pickguard looks sharp, and that maple sure sounds good. $850? Sounds like a 'must-have' kind of Guild moment is upon you!

I look forward to seeing your video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvns9oj0kaY&feature=related

Christopher

 

[rascalflats]

Yep think the guild moment is upon me, to bad my husband was thinking I'd use my bonus for a trip to mexico, silly boy

 

[adorshki]

Yep think the guild moment is upon me, to bad my husband was thinking I'd use my bonus for a trip to mexico, silly boy

I here Mexico ain't nearly as safe as the travel brochures would have you believe lately, anyway.

 

[rascalflats]

actually thats a very good point, sad but true. just have to drink our margaritas in the hot tub and pretend

 

[Graham]

Yep think the guild moment is upon me, to bad my husband was thinking I'd use my bonus for a trip to mexico, silly boy

I here Mexico ain't nearly as safe as the travel brochures would have you believe lately, anyway.

Lots of Canadians fall from balconies in Mexico. :shock:

Must be a different building code or something...

 

[rascalflats]

so I hear, Im from chicago so you just never find the bodies

 

[Graham]

Yep think the guild moment is upon me, to bad my husband was thinking I'd use my bonus for a trip to mexico, silly boy

Silly boy is right. His bonus may be for Mexico, but I think a JF30-12 is a much better return on investment. I had one as well, now residing in Austria, a fantastic guitar!!! Well worth $850.00.

Welcome to LTG.

 

[rascalflats]

good point, he should foot the bill on that one. Really mexico would be a week and a good guitar would be a lifetime. Your seriously making me not feel so guilty about this

 

[adorshki]

Yep think the guild moment is upon me, to bad my husband was thinking I'd use my bonus for a trip to mexico, silly boy

I here Mexico ain't nearly as safe as the travel brochures would have you believe lately, anyway.

Lots of Canadians fall from balconies in Mexico. :shock:
Must be a different building code or something...

Shock of the sudden transition from Labatt's to Corona, perhaps?

 

[Graham]

Shock of the sudden transition from Labatt's to Corona, perhaps?

Ahh, you may be on to something there.

To a Canadian 1 Labatt's = 6 Corona.

Therefore the average Canadian ( I mean me from several years ago :shock: ) on vacation drinks about 14 Labatt's per day which equals 84 Corona, so just the added weight to the kidneys will throw us off balance and any balcony we try to traverse.

Solved very quickly, much like any Mexican investigation.

Case closed. Bar is open!!

 

[adorshki]

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Solved very quickly, much like any Mexican investigation.
Case closed. Bar is open!!

"For 2000 pesos we can save you the trouble of visiting the magistrate. For 10,000 pesos we can solve this very quickly. We may not even have time for the investigation. For 20,000 pesos I can also introduce you to a very nice girl who would like to be married. Tonight."