Members Vendor Defendor Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm trying to identify the guitar in this video... [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] I cant really seem to find a solid answer, what I've mostly gotten is that its a custom made Gretsch. I've really be GAS-ing for a Billy-Bo but the $2,500 price tag is a little rich for my blood, and was really shocked to find that guitar is made in Japan, I figued for that cost it would be an USA guitar. Any ideas on what that guitar is in the video? I'm thinking a Guild Jetstar might be a more reasonable alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 Google is your friend ... well, mine. http://guitarz.blogspot.com/2009/10/bo-diddley-and-duchess-play-pre-gretsch.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 As Charles says, it's a custom-made Jupiter Thunderbird, on which the Billy-Bo is based. As far a "Guild Jet Star" goes, the old '60's Guild guitar that is somewhat similar is also called a Thunderbird, a/k/a an S-200: The Jet Star is part of the defunct DeArmond line rather than an actual Guild (although it was sorta "DeArmond by Guild" and had "Guild" on the truss rod plates), made in Korea rather than the US. It is based on the old Guild Thunderbird (see the headstock inlay). Here's my Jet Star: And yes, my Jet Star gets confused for a Billy-Bo on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vendor Defendor Posted December 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 How do you like that JetStar? I see them going on ebay for a lot cheaper then a Billy-Bo. Any idea how the two compare in sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 How do you like that JetStar? I see them going on ebay for a lot cheaper then a Billy-Bo. Any idea how the two compare in sound? I have no idea about the sound comparison. That said, my Jet Star is one of my favorites, despite being a relatively inexpensive Korean guitar. (I do own a number of USA guitars as well, including a couple Gibbies, a Ric, a Hamer, Fenders, etc.) The humbuckers on it are called DeArmond Gold Tones and were made in the Fender plant in the USA and shipped over to Korea to be put in the guitars as they were built there. They're PAF-type alnico magnet pickups, slightly brighter in tone than most. The body shape is surprisingly comfortable and not too heavy. Tonally in the Les Paul ballpark. I have a lot of great gig memories with my Ruby. PS-- the lead singer in my side band has a Jet Star just like mine that he never plays since he got his Ric 4 or 5 years ago, if you're interested he would probably sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 Krash you have the coolest collection! Digging the Jet Star! Billy-Bo is cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks Richey! I gots way more than I need, but it sure is fun having lotsa different horses in the stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 I've heard people raving about those DeArmond GoldTones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 I've heard people raving about those DeArmond GoldTones They are really nice pups, especially for a "budget" guitar. A lot more clarity than one usually associates with HB's. I have previously owned a DeArmond M-72 and M-75 also with Gold Tones, but those are more LP-shaped, and since I have a couple Gibby Les Pauls, there was no real need to hold onto them since they didn't sound markedly different in the M-series than they did in the Jet Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vendor Defendor Posted December 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 20, 2009 PS-- the lead singer in my side band has a Jet Star just like mine that he never plays since he got his Ric 4 or 5 years ago, if you're interested he would probably sell it PM me some information if he's interested in selling it, price and pics. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members igge Posted December 20, 2009 Members Share Posted December 20, 2009 A mean-looking cop in the audience? Has to be a US show. But still a good performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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