New batch of Gustavsson Bluesmasters

[lovelight]

Thought I would start a new thread showcasing some of the new Bluesmasters that were sent out earlier this month.

In any case, here are some pictures of mine – it’s a Darkburst with Wolfetone Legends.

Not much to say about the Bluesmaster that hasn’t already been said. But what I will say is that this guitar is the sweetest electric I’ve ever laid my hands on. Giving it a run this last week has cemented in my mind that Johan’s Custom ’59 is not simply a variation on a masterpiece but a masterpiece in its own right. Despite the hefty price tag, it was also accompanied by the most satisfying purchasing experience I have been involved in. Cliff’s service and general responsiveness these past few months has been second to none and he has restored my faith in a part of the process which I have at times viewed as a necessary evil. This is one guitar I will not be parting with for a very long time. Thanks Johan and Cliff.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/lovelight_album/DSC_0033.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/lovelight_album/DSC_0034.jpg

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[wstsidela]

Beautiful. Congratulations.

[FredW]

WOW, I love the color

[mullytron]

You win.

[v-verb]

Very cool darkburst! Congrats!

Is the pickguard now black or a very dark wood tone?

Cheers

nigel

[fretnot]

Beauty! Congrats!

[Timmo]

That is one pretty Bluesmaster.........:aok

[carbonti]

Magnificent looking guitar. Congrats on getting a modern classic.

As this guitar is of the latest of Johan's production run can you give any details as to how you had your Bluesmaster built? Neck size, chambered or solid, etc...etc. How long was the wait to finally get one? Thanks.

[dead of night]

Beautiful guitar. Did you have it shipped to you or did you pick it up in person. I'd be biting my fingernails with worry if it went into the mail.

[daddyo]

All other things aside, JG has the best combination of flame and paint colours. Easily the best looking guitars there are.

[Rusty G.]

Beautiful guitar. . .incredible color. . .I agree that working with Cliff at DAG is a joy.

Would that color be Brockburst?

[narad]

That's fantastic. His darkburst p90 is one of my favorite guitars ever as far as aesthetics go.

[traviswalk]

That is f'in fantastic. I love darkburst, it's what I have on my R9 and what I hope to aspire to in a JG someday.

[JPERRYROCKS]

there's no such thing as a bad 'burst on a jg. but i am partial to the lighter ones, though. the lemony ~ ice tea shades are the ones I drool over more.

[man_mars]

Wow....man that sure is beautiful...congrats !!!

[paintguy]

Very nice! Congrats!

[ptgold]

finally a darkburts JG.....been wanting to see one. Most impressive!

[DWB1960]

Really nice but how about a picture of it all polished up? :messedup

Seriously.

[rickmebe]

Really nice but how about a picture of it all polished up? :messedup

Seriously.

He's too busy playing it... :D

[sidekick]

Congrats... Very tasteful... :cool:

Welcome, (BTW)... :)

[JoeB63]

Really nice but how about a picture of it all polished up? :messedup

Seriously.

Yeah, those first two pictures are kind of gross.

Things to do today:
1) Eat greasy pizza
2) Play $10K guitar
3) Wash hands

..........Hmmm, I'm not sure if I've got those in the right order.

Well, congrats on the new guitar. I'm sure it's awesome.

[Groovey Records]

Yeah, those first two pictures are kind of gross.

Things to do today:
1) Eat greasy pizza
2) Play $10K guitar
3) Wash hands

..........Hmmm, I'm not sure if I've got those in the right order.

Well, congrats on the new guitar. I'm sure it's awesome.

How about Eat 10 K Pizza

Play Greasy Guitar


everyone isn't over the edge about keeping them clean

[The Last Rebel]

How about Eat 10 K Pizza

Play Greasy Guitar


everyone isn't over the edge about keeping them clean
How about this:

Wash guitar
Play 10k pizza
Eat hands

[miks]

finally a darkburts JG.....been wanting to see one. Most impressive!

Youre not alone! Hahaha.. Welcome to the dark side.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vSbyshgXVl8/ScGUZk5ZjlI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/M2rItW6T0QU/s640/IMG_2507.JPG

[Groovey Records]

Don't tell me thats a scratch ?

I listened to your vid Kool

[miks]

Just a reflection :) hahaha

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vSbyshgXVl8/ScGUQ9jmCpI/AAAAAAAAA3M/qI-NVbxi3q0/IMG_2504.JPG

[PinoyBoy]

Don't tell me thats a scratch ?


Miks isn't the kind of guy who'd care about scratching up his JG.

If it gets too bad... he'll just get another... :)

[lovelight]

Very cool darkburst! Congrats!

Is the pickguard now black or a very dark wood tone?

Cheers

nigel

This is actually something I had wondered. Happy to report that it's wood and that to the eye it looks like very darkly stained tortoise shell. Cameras on the other hand don't seem to pick it up.

[lovelight]

Magnificent looking guitar. Congrats on getting a modern classic.

As this guitar is of the latest of Johan's production run can you give any details as to how you had your Bluesmaster built? Neck size, chambered or solid, etc...etc. How long was the wait to finally get one? Thanks.

I'm sorry but I can't really tell you much - I basically wanted a bog standard Custom '59 so the only thnigs I ended up specifying were the Legends and the Darkburst. Apart from that all I know is the basics: the Honduran Mahogany body, the maple top, the Brazilian Rosewood fretboard, the 24 3/4" scale length, the Buzz Feiten tuning system. Not even sure if the crown inlays are abalone, mother of toilet seat or something else.

I can answer your other question though. Cliff was advertising a batch of about a dozen or so on the DAG website in June. I put my name name down on the 16th and Cliff told me I'd secured the second last spot. The guitar arrived last Monday so it actually wasn't too long a wait.

Hope this helps.

[lovelight]

Beautiful guitar. . .incredible color. . .I agree that working with Cliff at DAG is a joy.

Would that color be Brockburst?

I'm pretty sure that's correct, ie that it's Cliff's version of the Brockburst / Bourbonburst.

[lovelight]

Beautiful guitar. Did you have it shipped to you or did you pick it up in person. I'd be biting my fingernails with worry if it went into the mail.

I live in Melbourne, Australia so unfortunately it did have to go through the mail. Thankfully it came through without a blemish.

[lovelight]

Really nice but how about a picture of it all polished up? :messedup

Seriously.

As requested - although I'm afraid this may not be polished enough for your liking.

Please note that I am no more "greasy" than the average bloke - just a bad polisher.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/lovelight_album/DSC_0005.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/lovelight_album/DSC_0006.jpg

[v-verb]

Lovely - enjoy it!!

Question - is it chambered? Not sure if I read that. I own a chambered JG and they sound amazing. And yes we've compared to non-chambered JG's

[Shane S]

Congrats on your new JG - it is beautiful. Your wait was very quick compared to the wait I had for mine (three years....). Enjoy your new guitar and may it bring you many years of great music.

[dougk]

Lovely - enjoy it!!

Question - is it chambered? Not sure if I read that. I own a chambered JG and they sound amazing. And yes we've compared to non-chambered JG's

jesus why even bring this up!?

[v-verb]

jesus why even bring this up!?

Calm down. I was just curious.

I've had both types - what about you?:rolleyes:

[Timmo]

jesus why even bring this up!?

This is exactly what is so 'wacky' about the JG thing.

I mean, can't a guy that even OWNS JG's ASK ANOTHER OWNER of a JG IF they are "chambered or solid"?
Jeez.........wacky man. Really wacky!

:jo:dunno

I think you guys that own and/or want to own JG Bluesmasters better GET USED to the question of chambered or solid.

That's just the way it's going to be from now on...........;)

[tejastubes]

I own one and play it and love it:
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x34/tejastubes/KPFT/KPFT2009.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x34/tejastubes/KPFT/KPFT20092.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x34/tejastubes/KPFT/KPFT20093.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x34/tejastubes/JES_090619_2617.jpg

[v-verb]

Here's mine - my 2nd fave guitar tied with my Conversion
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/v-verb/MyJG.jpg

My fave guitar ever was this on the guitar on the left
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/v-verb/IMG_0476.jpg

[FlamingTop]

As requested - although I'm afraid this may not be polished enough for your liking.

Please note that I am no more "greasy" than the average bloke - just a bad polisher.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/lovelight_album/DSC_0005.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt140/lovelight_album/DSC_0006.jpg

WOW it just got even prettier ... nice case too!! did it ship in that case? i would feel cheated if it did LOL :D

Envious too of that pickguard :)

[dougk]

Calm down. I was just curious.

I've had both types - what about you?:rolleyes:

Your right. I just hate seeing these threads go down that path instead of all of us just enjoying looking at those guitars.

[v-verb]

Your right. I just hate seeing these threads go down that path instead of all of us just enjoying looking at those guitars.

Agreed - amazing guitars!!

I've played 5 and they were all superb instruments - a 03, 05, 06 and two 07's. I have no idea how Johan can consistently create such incredible musical instruments.

To contrast, I've played dozens of Gibson Les Pauls - mostly historics - and there are only 4 of them I've really liked, and that includes 2 conversions.

[Groovey Records]

I'm glad you guys are playing them

Thats what they're made for

[Ken Ho]

I see that JG has validated chambering. I think it has mainly upset people who liked to diss chambered guitars because they now have nowhere to go with their POV.
Of course, it's possible some of those people owned JG's too.

Nice to see one that has come to Australia, very pretty !!

[tubeinmyhead]

Mine are "Cholid"... I'm pretty sure he cut out areas of the body where the controls go...

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/rogerhollard/P1010153.jpg


:crazyguy

[Timmo]

Mine are "Cholid"... I'm pretty sure he cut out areas of the body where the controls go...

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/rogerhollard/P1010153.jpg


:crazyguy


Yet another JG owner that's not quite sure what they bought........
:crazyguy

OK, just kidding of course...........:)

[Pa'ani]

Congratulations on your Gustavsson Bluesmaster...Fabulous and gorgeous!

[6120]

Wow!......

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/newarrivals/2629-gustavsson-59-bluesmaster


I think this one is still available? Holy cow!!!

[mude]

Wow!......

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/newarrivals/2629-gustavsson-59-bluesmaster


I think this one is still available? Holy cow!!!




Brand new, no waiting and looks great. Start selling some stuff guys! :)

Evan.

[PinoyBoy]

Wow!......

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/newarrivals/2629-gustavsson-59-bluesmaster


I think this one is still available? Holy cow!!!


I've been eyeing that, but alas, it'll be no different from my teaburst. But if it had P90s...

[crosse79]

Beautiful guitars all round.

[traviswalk]

Wow!......

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/newarrivals/2629-gustavsson-59-bluesmaster


I think this one is still available? Holy cow!!!

Damn, wrong time in the credit cycle for this one to be available!

[Timmo]

Wow!......

http://www.destroyallguitars.com/newarrivals/2629-gustavsson-59-bluesmaster


I think this one is still available? Holy cow!!!

Simply beautiful AND with full disclosure.

Nice, very nice!

[cutaway]

i guess as long as that new BM is sitting there, looking for a home at DAG, the BM's in the emporium will too :huh

[JPERRYROCKS]

Its a tough market and economy. But all things considered, cliff having 1 new bm for sale and there also being 1-2 in the emporium is still pretty strong on jg as a builder.

[cutaway]

Its a tough market and economy. But all things considered, cliff having 1 new bm for sale and there also being 1-2 in the emporium is still pretty strong on jg as a builder.
agreed. but if i were selling a JG in the emporium for, say, more than a new one, a lot more, knowing one was available at DAG, the info in this very thread which is being bumped almost hourly, i'd be bummed

[Groovey Records]

Are the ones in the Emporium solid or weight relieved

:hide

[Shark Sandwich]

this may seem like a silly question, but why are these guitars so expensive?

[cutaway]

this may seem like a silly question, but why are these guitars so expensive?uh-oh
:munch

[fretnot]

The one at Cliff's will be gone soon.

[55custom]

this may seem like a silly question, but why are these guitars so expensive?
http://www.of-god.us/emoticons/PoliceCar.gif :eek: haha
Actually the answers to that have been covered at length in previous threads, even just recently.


Thought I would start a new thread showcasing some of the new Bluesmasters that were sent out earlier this month.

In any case, here are some pictures of mine – it’s a Darkburst with Wolfetone Legends.
Nice flame and color!

[JPERRYROCKS]

yeah, just do a search for JG, and you can read until your eyes bleed. no need to strat harping on that.

A JG @ 10.5 is not overpriced when you consider his world class reputation and the amount of work that goes in a set in neck guitar with that quality of wood, full neck/body binding. bolt on Detemples and Depergos are 7,000 plus.

it's more time consuming to build a LP style set neck guitar vs a slab body strat or tele.

Even if you shell out 10.5k on a new one, you're still going to get most of your money back on resale due to limited production. so it's about as good as investment as you'd expect on a high end guitar.

More than a few historic LP's are 10k plus guitars. If i had a check for 10 grand and had to buy a historic lp or a jg, i think it's take the jg pretty easily.

[lhallam]

There is also the exchange rate & import tariffs as the Euro was at one time high against the dollar. Not sure if the exchange rate still applies.

[The bear]

Why is a Ferrari so expensive?

Sweet looking guitars, I would love to try one!

[fullerplast]

There is also the exchange rate & import tariffs as the Euro was at one time high against the dollar. Not sure if the exchange rate still applies.

No, the exchange rate is roughly the same now as when Bluesmasters first arrived in the US.

A JG @ 10.5 is not overpriced when you consider his world class reputation and the amount of work that goes in a set in neck guitar with that quality of wood, full neck/body binding. bolt on Detemples and Depergos are 7,000 plus.

it's more time consuming to build a LP style set neck guitar vs a slab body strat or tele.

All these guitars are well beyond a time & materials analysis. It's more what the market will bear/supply & demand at these levels. IOW, if they sell, they're not overpriced. If they don't sell, maybe they are.

Why is a Ferrari so expensive?

Really poor analogy IMHO......

Sweet looking guitars

Indeed they are!:aok

[cutaway]

Really poor analogy IMHO......

it needed to be said :D

[The bear]

Oh no, attacked by the anonymous Bluesmaster-anal-ogy -police!
I should have stayed out of this thread!

Still enjoying to watch these guitars!

[Ud Reks]

agreed. but if i were selling a JG in the emporium for, say, more than a new one, a lot more, knowing one was available at DAG, the info in this very thread which is being bumped almost hourly, i'd be bummed

But this isn't the first time in the last few months DAG has been selling these. I'm waiting for an amp for 3+ years now. JG's seem to come along at the $10k price every few months. Yet I know good people who are selling them used at $17k.

I'm really at a loss to figure any of this out unless there is a difference in quality somehow.

[JPERRYROCKS]

people who have money aren't stupid and they always want a good deal.

that's why they have it. 17k at the height of the buying frenzy for a jg, maybe....but it's not that way anymore. Even vintage gear has dropped dramatically in the last 2-3 years.

what you ask for something and what you get are two different things.

8.5-9k is current market for used JG's, IMO for cold hard cash. ~11k for a new one.

as the market recovers, i can see prices going up. But it's soft overall and now is the time to buy anything in life if you have the money.