My Guitars: How Much Did I Pay?

[@k.c.8658]

I paid 40$ for my cigar box guitar. It sounds horrible, but since I am a horrible guitarist it’s a perfect fit

[@carldryden9081]

sound like me

[@ARHitYourTarget]

James you are a guitar hero for me. The best KZbin teacher and a lovely guy. I hope your health is good, I don’t know what happened but I saw somewhere you’d been unwell. So I wish you well and thank you for all the excellent inspiration.

[@Thatoddfeller]

Yea same here I’ve been wondering how he’s doing

[@jts3339]

I just hope that when I die my wife doesn’t sell my guitars for what I told her I paid for them.

[@tommym321]

No idea if this is an old joke or an original, but its the first time I've heard it. A+ my friend

[@70snuttodd95]

Ive been patiently waiting for a 1500 $ J45 standard

[@fatihgldr]

🤣🤣

[@eddiejr540]

I sound like rain man to my wife when she asks what I paid... I always reply...”a hundred dollars”!!!!!

[@harley909]

Made me lol for real

[@robertmandour5702]

Be patient and taking things in manageable chunks is some of the best advice I've ever heard. Life.

[@shawnchadwick4943]

Wish you would come back. Your videos are super helpful and inspiring.

[@paulkatz8169]

James- as always, enjoyable and informative. Thank you!

[@davelinstead4052]

Just recently found your channel. Great job. Love it. You are a salt of the earth person whom I can listen to all through the video. Great lessons too. I’ve expanded my inventory of songs I know can play. So thanks a ton. Keep up the excellent work. Very entertaining and informative. Rare these days on KZbin.

[@mubodude]

That Deluxe was an insane deal and looks well done. I bought the reissue, a sunburst #9 from Musician's Friend for like $4800 back in the early 2000's, but it felt pretty cheap so I sent it back. The center DiMarzio made it unplayable as it felt as big as a pack of cigarettes under the strings where you pick. Yours looks correct. Pete supposedly has just one left that actually survived. I saw them in 1980 when he used the Schecters, when they were REAL USA Schecter Guitar Research. He had a cast on his right hand and they came out blazing with Substitute. I've seen a million bands, but nothing like The Who. I stood in front of Entwistle for that show. My ears are still ringin'....

[@wanderinggeri8477]

That was fun. Thanks. Love your playing too. Helps me get better.

[@jluttr9808]

Blessings to you for this. Down to earth teacher/mentor knowledge.. Huge happy holiday gift from you. Thanks to you and your family.

[@zane.walker]

I am impressed, but not surprised at the great deals you got on many of your guitars - you come across as being well informed and your patience works to your advantage. Much appreciate your price disclosures - useful to know.

[@plizwiz]

Thanks for keeping it real JamesJames! Wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving!

[@shanfaulkner1856]

You really are an inspiration. Have a great Thanksgiving...

[@buckinvt]

great video JJ. Really interesting. Glad you featured the black falcon. I love that guitar of yours.

[@neilrogers242]

Love this video. Thanks for sharing. Love that PT #5.

[@MrBHBjr]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Great deals and nice guitars.

[@Jammer98825]

First guitar I bought with my own money when I was 13 or 14 years old was a Gibson B45 12 string. Someone brought it into the local music shop to get it fixed. Luckily I was there and I offered $50 kinda as joke but they accepted! They didn't know what they had all they knew was it was an old guitar. Then after another $50 of repairs it became my favorite guitar for long time and started my still growing collection. Great vid as usual James!

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Excellent deal's !!! Of course the #5 is badazz, but I really enjoy the gold top Schecter, and the yellow MIM strat is just a great looking guitar !!! Thanks for the information James and you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving !!!

[@tannerboyl]

Thank you for doing this video. I really enjoyed it. Every time I see that Black Falcon I start looking for one (or a white one) for myself!

[@richat1691]

I have Been lookin years!

[@jackjackattack9137]

Cool vid, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours !

[@dustymeans6963]

Glad to see you back!

[@michaelr4063]

Haha, thx so much JJ..., I DID ask, it WAS rude... but I just love THIS PT Les Paul! Can’t believe he actually smashed up beautiful custom machines like this, but Pete was NEVER fake (talking to you Paul Stanley). You’re the best guitar based channel on KZbin by far. Thx for all you do, best wishes for a safe healthy holiday season.

[@marclangston8272]

Thanks for sharing. This is a collection you'd expect a great guitar player and teacher to have. Impressive!

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

"Be patient"? Why, that's crazy talk. Haha. I was under a rock evidently when they were handing that out.

[@stevecityrocker]

Pete’s original Gibson #5 is on exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. It’s a gem!

[@harrykadaras9459]

He should have taken it back and get rid of that twangy Fender

[@richat1691]

That black falcon, that is one good looking guitar. U won the lottery there jj at that price

[@sbperki67]

Thanks for the share, killer deals. Very inspiring.

[@stevensass3933]

This is a cool idea and I’m sure is very helpful to folks just starting to succumb to guitar “addiction”-a purely positive obsessive need!

[@ethanherzinger4696]

What a great video . I agree completely James . The mom and pop shops are the best . I just got back from picking up my les Paul at Andy’s music (it’s in NJ) . Great price too for restringing the entire guitar . Took lessons there too when I first started out over 10 years ago . Small business FTW 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tdunster2011]

I live in Australia and good deals on amps and guitars are few and far between. My best purchase was a Schecter Sunset II for $3500 which is way out of my comfort zone but better than the $6k they were originally asking. Fortunately, it was three years ago and I've never felt the need to look for another guitar since.

[@briano.5746]

I love the Gretch and the Mim Strat! I have a Mim Tele that is amazing. Mexican Fenders don't get the love that they deserve! I found an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. in a second hand store about 4 years ago. $30.00 out the door. After a truss rod adjustment and a set of locking tuners, holy guacamole, a rock and roll beast!!! Take care brother! 🐉💀👽🎸🎶🎵🧠

[@rockturtleneck]

I agree--I have a MIM "60s Strat" I bought in 2003 that plays great.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

awesome video. I can't believe you got that Falcon for $1200!! I need one of those(or at least think I do). as a collector I love checking out other player's guitars. thanks for another entertaining video.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

I'm not usually attracted to guitars with lots of switches but I like that PT Deluxe ! I also really like the Strat and the gold top Schecter ; great bargains IMO.

[@fogelly]

Your guitars are gorgeous and you have a lucky hand, not only when playing ! LG🎸

[@mclifford34]

You got an incredible deal on the Pete Townshend LP Deluxe!!! I’m in NY and would love to find that guy in NJ who modded that guitar :)

[@philbarrows424]

Glad you bought what you liked and wanted👍🏻👍🏻

[@alkitzman9179]

Thanks James for sharing the information. Yes if your patient and the timing is right. You can find great deals. Geez the Falcon was a steal. I paid double that for my White Falcon which I thought was a deal. Anyways thanks for all you do for the Guitar community Keep up your great.lesson videos

[@ghostmacgee1654]

I saw Townshend play in Oakland 1976 with that guitar (might have been a different number). I've remembered it this entire time. Always one of my favorites too!

[@deandaniel4911]

Thank You for Sharing Sir !

[@edwhite7475]

how COOL that you are telling what you paid- I SAW Pete play those Les Pauls in '76, and it was great. ..especially with Keith Moon and their light show in the stadium-

[@teegleason8044]

Your so right brother. Patience. Unfortunately, I usually have none when it comes to guitars, but I am getting better. I am kind of a guitar snob, and I have been f'd by the vintage game more often than I would like to admit, One time BAD... but I learned. You still have that 90's vintage burst Dove bro from the earlier PT videos. That was my fav acoustic of yours.

[@j.r.sworkshop5372]

Yo.. been following for years now. You are my go to.

[@Klapeful]

My number one his my Black Beauty, it's Epiphone but I don't care a bit. I've added the Bigsby myself. It stays in tune very well :)

[@alexbowman7582]

Korean? I have a Korean Epi Les Paul just two humbuckers sounds good to me stays in tune. It's probably at least as good as a Gibson LP.

[@jvin248]

You can fix the muddier pickups on the Schecter with a series cap on the neck pickup. 0.047uF in line with the hot lead. Capacitors in series reduce the effective capacitance. Same effect you get with hand-scatter-wound pickups.

[@OdinHammersmith]

Dude, nice collection. I like the three p/u custom the best. 👍

[@jeffreyvadahikalem1853]

Nice Schecters, James! Great knopfler guitars for some of his later stuff

[@beableish]

Nice thanks for sharing! during the covid pandemic lots of people bought guitars to play and after a while realize they cant play and are selling them now good deals out there.

[@marcbolan1818]

Patience is the key! I held out for two years to find the perfect 1963 ES-335TDC.

[@dogcowrph]

So very cool. I saw The Who in 19875 where Pete played the The black Paul. In 1979 I noted that he was still using those. By the time of the first farewell tour in 1982 he used a Stratocaster and a Tele.

[@roberttschaefer]

$1300 for a Gretsch Falcon? That’s a steal!!

[@garfeel]

Thanks for this! I really appreciate the insight into this part of being a musician that no one really talks about...getting a good deal! I've always been curious, what do you look for when you evaluate an instrument? (If you get it in person or once you receive an online purchase) to sort of make sure it's actually good deal and not a lemon of sorts. Are you ever suspicious that a deal is too good to be true? I feel like this is especially relevant when buying on eBay, do you just sort of take the chance and make sure the seller has a return policy if it isn't as advertised? Thanks again for all the videos you post!

[@buckinvt]

I've been wanting a player series strat. I'd love $550 total. Nice pickup JJ. They don't seem to vary much in price to me. I see lots of $600-$700 ones out there.

[@GarySchiltz]

Thanks for sharing. It would also be interesting to see what you paid for some of your acoustic guitars.

[@jamesjames9275]

I wouldn’t consider any of those to be bargains. I got the Everly Brothers J-180 for $700, but that’s gone.

[@alosadav]

Pete's one (first Gibson) is my all time favourite guitar. Some day I'll get one.

[@Loko-wl7fo]

Great video. Very informative. Love your guitars. I have to admit, I struggle with “impulse buys” with my guitars. If i ever get the ‘fever’ again (as you described it) I will remember this video and your advice. With all your collection of guitars and your obvious talent, do you play in a band?

[@paulgeorgia8013]

That’s a killer deal on an awesome and cool Pete Townshend Les Paul. They’re all great deals I think. That Strat? Wow. I lucked out on a Mexican Tele. I’m just in love with it.

[@sean68mtown]

I love my brand new Mexican Tele too.!

[@Juno58]

I got a Player HSS Sunburst Strat and i looove it, a great guitar.

[@sean68mtown]

Enjoyable to watch thanks

[@senoramoeba]

Maybe the guy sold that falcon so cheap because he couldn't get it to intonate. You have a nice collection, sir. Thanks for reaching me all my favorite songs.

[@rayross997]

I bought a new Ibanez AM-53, semi-hollow body for $464.00 that included tax and shipping and it is of very high quality and sounds sweet. They are worth checking out.

[@mrshiney2]

Right place, right time. I was in a local mom/pop music store buying picks when a desperate kid walked in with his dad trying to sell a Taylor 814. well lets just say I had them in my living room with cash in about 10 minutes

[@karltraunmuller7048]

Beautiful guitars 🎸

[@RonoNagorski]

Hi Friend - Are there better years than others for J200 neck playability? The neck has changed in profile over time perhaps? Any recommendations?

[@unclefredster5636]

Hello James, been following you for a while. Love the #5 and the Schecter for obvious reasons but all your guitars are sweet man. Great deal on em. I was at Manny's music in nyc in 87-88 an they had one of Pete's numbered LP, they were asking $25k for it. I was in school then and couldnt afford a (any) crappy guitar much less the Man's own. But I did stare at it for a long time ;o)

[@randylantz7951]

Was wondering if you still had the acoustic with the stars on the neck? Loved the sound of that when you did Pink Floyd and the Beatles tunes.

[@richat1691]

Gibson everley brothers 🙂

[@FlugHerr]

You did get a great deal on all the Guitars you showed. I'm really surprised really. I have often mentally added up the value of the guitars you have and thought man this guy is rich. Although you're obviously well off the guitars are reasonably priced. Good on ya.

[@imannonymous7707]

this paul is one of my favorites of yours man.....the black shecter too....and thanks for the tips......long live rock ....** i meant the townshend custom btw and ya i think they r kick ass deals

[@iheartcicada]

great video, are u interested in the ‘59 les paul’s epiphone released? i haven’t seen many people talking about it. happy thanksgiving

[@jamesjames9275]

Oh, man. I need another Les Paul like I need a hole in the head. :)

[@alanmcclelland5245]

I,ve made comments previously regarding the price of guitars being outrageous, thank you for this post. I personally had no issue telling anyone what I paid for a guitar or anything else for that matter.

[@greg7656]

so how often do you check reverb or ebay if you're hunting a particular guitar? Is it an everyday thing, or every so often when you're thinking about it? I've been doing the latter for an affordable 350V63 Jetglo Rickenbacker for about 15 years, and expect to for another 15

[@jamesjames9275]

If I’m really looking, I’ll check every day.

[@1Keef]

Hey JJ I hope you told your wife the same prices. We tend to lower the prices of our guitars when telling our spouses why just bought “another guitar”. But seriously you bought some amazing bargains on your collection. Especially the Pete Townsend Les Paul. Well done!

[@word67]

Thanks for sharing pricing. Very helpful. Agree on everything. The current Gibson Black Beauty is $6,999. It's beautiful but who pays these prices? Just got a notice from the Joe Bonamassa store that my Epiphone Beauty has shipped for less than $900. with case. I haven't owned many guitars in the 50 years I've played. The ones I own just have to sound great and stay in tune on stage. I play them to death year in and year out. They get tweaked until I'm 100 per cent happy though. That's very important to me.

[@OfficialWhitson]

I've been trying to snag the Gibson Custom Authentic Jimmy Page No.1 Les Paul (I know it's a mouthful) for around $5,000 grand for about 3 years now. Every time one in good conditions shows up, it's gone in like an hour or I get outbid or something happens and I lose out. I'm very strict on my budget but it looks like I'll have to bite the bullet nowadays for it. Played a replica in the store once and the neck was fucking awesome, it's haunted me ever since.

[@5yearsout]

Every time I see the gold Schecter, besides the playing I always find myself wondering about the marks by the neck pick-up. Do you have a great story or can you make one up? I always compare the cost of my guitars vs. the hours of enjoyment I get out it, my enjoyment is usually double what I spend.

[@alkitzman9179]

Thanks James for sharing the info.I have a collection of over 20 myself .l think.only one was brand new. Patience as you stated is the key to a great deal. Looking forward to your next lesson Thanks for all you do for the Guitar community

[@FartsInTanks]

Love your guitars. I was weened on Genny Cream, incidentaly.

[@pcbullets8726]

The LP deluxe is awesome. Def a great deal on that one.

[@jerryfraker377]

I go to a guitar breeder. Like your london calling video!

[@OutRAjious]

Just bought an acoustic Crafter tco/35 and apart from rough frets I love the baby🎉

[@1rwjwith]

Great deals for sure!!

[@douglaschristine8387]

How you doing James? You have some fantastic guitars but how often can you play them? I guess it's more of an addiction huh, lol. I have a Squier classic vibe'60s strat and an Epiphone Les Paul. That's all I need and can afford. Peace, happy New year.

[@blindbarista]

But how much did you pay for the Genesee Cream Ale light? Love it! Reminds me of stocking my grandpop's beer fridge!

[@jamesjames9275]

That’s priceless, of course.

[@blindbarista]

@@jamesjames9275 good answer! Thanks for all your videos. Been following since the PT days. Very helpful and imsightful!

[@chenanigans6437]

That black falcon guy must have needed some money bad. That was a steal. That or he didn’t know what he had.

[@innitmate2198]

dude was desperate for his next fix he was willing to take anything

[@mubodude]

Especially if it's a Japanese one

[@toddhumann3825]

Appreciate this one

[@marksc1929]

..no ...they were definitely good deals ....love all of them...but the Townsend " kids are alright"is spectacular.....cheers JJ

[@daveduffy2823]

Damn guy, you have a lot of gear. Where do you get the time to play them?

[@wildbill2122]

What about the Burst LP looking axe up against the wall in the background? is it a Gibson ? cant see it the logo..........

[@jamesjames9275]

If it were worthy playing, believe me, I'd play it.

[@leftfield70]

Love the Gretsch. Got an electromatic Snowcrest white with all gold Hardware. Great guitar! One day though will have a white or Black Falcon. 😉

[@john84896]

Robbery on the falcon ...u should send my man a Christmas card every year

[@jameshill2015]

I like your solid bodies..l was hoping to see your acoustics!! You have a really nice set of acoustics.. you are my fav by far tutorial vids. I just got Rain Song down thanks to your great break down.. l love your Martin in that vid.. it's beautiful. Thank you for all your help..lm sure l speak for MANY! If you do a "My Acoustics" vid l would love to see it!!

[@jamesjames9275]

For me, it’s harder to get a deal-of-a-lifetime price on a high-end acoustic. I’ve gotten fair deals on acoustics, but I don’t know that I’d call any of them bargains. As for the D41, it’s now 17 years old and still mint - and I never play it. I think about selling it every day, but I can’t seem to part with it.

[@bghoneywell7448]

but what we really want to know, How much for that Genesee light?

[@poptart4260]

Thanks for the reply J , glad you re o k !!

[@auntjenifer7774]

Since you brought it up I will brag about a couple great deals I've gotten in the past couple years. 1. Black face pro reverb $245 Rivera twin reverb with a vintage white face RAT $200-$300 value alone paid $245 fur the twin and pedal ! 3.2017 Gibson Gibson SG standard cherry burst finish $75 (yes $75 one dollar bills) ! 4. Headrush big time pedal board $720 . 5. Brand new 2019 Gibson les Paul special double cut T 2 p90's cherry version $460 out the door at guitar center . 6. Peavey 5150 head and cabinet $125 cash age a fuzz pedal. 7. Today got a supro 15 watt 1X12 tube blues king supro amp$299 black Friday ! 8. Marshall jcm600 head and jcm900 412 cabinet for $400 and sold there 412 Marshall jcm900 cabinet to guitar center fit $350 so $50 jcm head unit ! And that it's all I can think of off thet top of my head but like you said be on the lookout and deals come up.

[@ferramirez4570]

I get the luck to learn from you even when you are not playing

[@michaelkern9805]

Man dude, i have 2 nice guitars, you have some ones id love to have, i am soooo envious of you !

[@andrewptob]

To pick a bone with your Schecter suggestion for a Tele-ish guitar, I’d have to disagree and recommend a MIM Tele. Like your Player Series Strat, those MIM Telecasters are phenomenal. I got one on sale for $450. They do retail for like $600, but you can find them for $500 or a little less. But, it’s a really great guitar. I love mine.

[@kevinreilly8132]

Thanks James!

[@bronzesnake7004]

That Gretsch is smokin! You got a hell of a deal there! Jack ~'()'~ Canada

[@jimsrv711]

Hay JJ great info 👍✌️

[@jtp1138]

Hope you looking for good deal on DC LP Jr.!

[@phil36135]

Nice guitars man,

[@warwicksmiley3731]

My cousin works G/C L.A Im in Aust. so have no idea really, The only reason i say this is cause you mentioned G/C.. Another thing bout Amps, I think you use Peavy, I think the sound coming from them is Excellent. You Sir have done well being patient, Being the only bidder on E,Bay with the Gretch was very fortunate for you .You've saved Thousands.