Comments for Paul Brett http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk Guitarist/Composer/Producer/Journalist/Vintage Guitar Expert/Video Maker Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:18:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on John Joyce by Paul http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/john-joyce/comment-page-1/#comment-2648 Paul Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:18:11 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/john-joyce/#comment-2648 Hi Robert, John's Aria JJ signature guitars are rarely on the market for sale. Guitar Mag voted them in the Top 50 Retro guitars ever made, so they have risen in value. The last time I saw a six string advertised for sale, a few years ago, the price was £695 and the 12 string £795. I would think that they have gone up again. If I come across one I'll let you know, but don't hold your breath! Be well, Paul Hi Robert,

John's Aria JJ signature guitars are rarely on the market for sale. Guitar Mag voted them in the Top 50 Retro guitars ever made, so they have risen in value. The last time I saw a six string advertised for sale, a few years ago, the price was £695 and the 12 string £795. I would think that they have gone up again. If I come across one I'll let you know, but don't hold your breath!

Be well,

Paul

]]> Comment on Q&A by Paul http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/qa/comment-page-7/#comment-2647 Paul Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:11:45 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=46#comment-2647 Reply to klaus Hiltscher: Mmmmm, maybe in another life on Route 66! Paul Reply to klaus Hiltscher:

Mmmmm, maybe in another life on Route 66!

Paul

]]> Comment on Q&A by Paul http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/qa/comment-page-7/#comment-2646 Paul Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:10:11 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=46#comment-2646 Reply to George Biavatti re Style C Banjo: To be candid George, Banjo's are not in my sphere of expertise an I can't really advise you on your question. Try a banjo site or specialist forum. Paul Reply to George Biavatti re Style C Banjo:

To be candid George, Banjo's are not in my sphere of expertise an I can't really advise you on your question. Try a banjo site or specialist forum.

Paul

]]> Comment on Q&A by Paul http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/qa/comment-page-7/#comment-2645 Paul Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:06:26 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=46#comment-2645 Reply to Leo re Paul Brett Sinature Aria's. Hi Leo, I've seen them selling in vgc for between £750 and £1000. There are very few that come on the market as most people tend to hang onto them. Yes, I signed all the sales tickets and John the quality control ones. You could try advertisng them on EBay with a reserve. A dealer will not offer you retail prices, so maybe either an ebay or a private sale would get a better price. Hope this helps, Paul Reply to Leo re Paul Brett Sinature Aria's.

Hi Leo,

I've seen them selling in vgc for between £750 and £1000. There are very few that come on the market as most people tend to hang onto them. Yes, I signed all the sales tickets and John the quality control ones. You could try advertisng them on EBay with a reserve. A dealer will not offer you retail prices, so maybe either an ebay or a private sale would get a better price.

Hope this helps,

Paul

]]> Comment on John Joyce by robert gooch http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/john-joyce/comment-page-1/#comment-2640 robert gooch Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:23:39 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/john-joyce/#comment-2640 hi i am johns son in law wife is dee we are trying to buy any guitar that john owned as we have not too meney things of his thanks if you can help robert dee ne joyce hi i am johns son in law wife is dee we are trying to buy any guitar that john owned as we have not too meney things of his thanks if you can help robert dee ne joyce

]]> Comment on Q&A by leo http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/qa/comment-page-7/#comment-2635 leo Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:33:33 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=46#comment-2635 Hi Paul Just found your site - think it's great - I own a matched pair of your Aria PB 30 - a six & a twelve String. They were bought in 1977/9 and are still in great condition - the six string has been played more and has a few dinks from being on the road but still plays and sounds beautiful - the twelve string has very few marks - they've both been professionally set up and the action particularly on the twelve string is a joy to play. They both have a fishman's pickup installed with the jackplug through the end pin so the guitar hasn't been altered at all (KGB in the Wirral fitted them). They're both in the original Aria cases - the cases need new hinges but that's the only damage to them - more interesting is I still have the Paul Brett personal note to purchasers signed by yourself for each guitar and each allen key in it's case - I also have the original "distributed by Gigsville" gaurantees for each guitar and these are both signed by "John T Joyce" - the "T" might be an "F" I can't tell - but I wondered if it might be the same John Joyce who designed them? I'd not thought of this until I read your article above. I've had years of enjoyment from these wonderful guitars but am now retired and need to consolidate resources so could you give me an idea of what they might be worth and where I should advertise them? I can send pictures if needed - am also able to have condition verified by KGB luthiers in Wirral. Thanks Leo Hi Paul
Just found your site - think it's great -
I own a matched pair of your Aria PB 30 - a six & a twelve String.
They were bought in 1977/9 and are still in great condition - the six string has been played more and has a few dinks from being on the road but still plays and sounds beautiful - the twelve string has very few marks - they've both been professionally set up and the action particularly on the twelve string is a joy to play.
They both have a fishman's pickup installed with the jackplug through the end pin so the guitar hasn't been altered at all (KGB in the Wirral fitted them).
They're both in the original Aria cases - the cases need new hinges but that's the only damage to them - more interesting is I still have the Paul Brett personal note to purchasers signed by yourself for each guitar and each allen key in it's case - I also have the original "distributed by Gigsville" gaurantees for each guitar and these are both signed by "John T Joyce" - the "T" might be an "F" I can't tell - but I wondered if it might be the same John Joyce who designed them?
I'd not thought of this until I read your article above.
I've had years of enjoyment from these wonderful guitars but am now retired and need to consolidate resources so could you give me an idea of what they might be worth and where I should advertise them? I can send pictures if needed - am also able to have condition verified by KGB luthiers in Wirral.
Thanks
Leo

]]> Comment on Q&A by George Biavati http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/qa/comment-page-7/#comment-2628 George Biavati Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:37:22 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=46#comment-2628 I have a 4 string Style C Banjo Serial #1496 Written on the back of the original skin is a name with a date of 1934 Any idea what it is worth. I have a 4 string Style C Banjo Serial #1496 Written on the back of the original skin is a name with a date of 1934 Any idea what it is worth.

]]> Comment on Q&A by klaus hiltscher - affendaddy http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/qa/comment-page-7/#comment-2604 klaus hiltscher - affendaddy Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:14:17 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=46#comment-2604 Hi Mr. Brett ! Is it possible that I have seen you in 1973 as backing musician of Chuck Berry ? I found a pic where Chuck stands behind a monitor box with big letters saying PAUL BRETTS SAGE. And who were the other musician beside you and Chuck ? Greetings from Germany - Klaus Hiltscher/Affendaddy http://www.flickr.com/photos/khiltscher/4850834650/in/set-72157624631480712/ Hi Mr. Brett !

Is it possible that I have seen you in 1973 as backing musician of Chuck Berry ? I found a pic where Chuck stands behind a monitor box with big letters saying PAUL BRETTS SAGE. And who were the other musician beside you and Chuck ?

Greetings from Germany - Klaus Hiltscher/Affendaddy

http://www.flickr.com/photos/khiltscher/4850834650/in/set-72157624631480712/

]]> Comment on Q&A by Paul http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/qa/comment-page-7/#comment-2603 Paul Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:51:42 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/wordpress/?page_id=46#comment-2603 Ref: D, Mowen. Magnatone Steels. Hi, The reason I didn't mention the Magnatone Steels is that I don't have much knowledge of them. I have most of the important Magnatone guitars however. They also made some great little valve amps that are quite collectable these days too. The steels have not escalated in price and collectability that the guitars have, although I have played a couple of steels and they are very good for the value. Paul Ref: D, Mowen. Magnatone Steels.

Hi,

The reason I didn't mention the Magnatone Steels is that I don't have much knowledge of them. I have most of the important Magnatone guitars however. They also made some great little valve amps that are quite collectable these days too. The steels have not escalated in price and collectability that the guitars have, although I have played a couple of steels and they are very good for the value.

Paul

]]> Comment on John Joyce by Paul http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/john-joyce/comment-page-1/#comment-2602 Paul Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:32:25 +0000 http://www.paulbrettguitarist.co.uk/john-joyce/#comment-2602 Hi Cherry, John passed away in 2004. He is sadly missed by all. Paul Hi Cherry,

John passed away in 2004. He is sadly missed by all.
Paul

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