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sbar15
Lokahi
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
 Posted - 01/06/2004 : 2:25:58 PM
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| I don't know...seems a little suspect. That URL is the only place that shows up on Google for "jaslee guitars" despite the fact that the seller claims they're selling in the UK for $1200. Also bear in mind that the seller has no rating for sell.com, meaning that you would be doing an $800 transaction with a complete unknown (seller and guitar). I personally wouldn't go anywhere near it unless I could talk with someone else who had bought that guitar from that seller and had a good experience with both. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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sbar15
Lokahi
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 2:44:15 PM
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Craig,
I agree 100% looks a little funny to me. |
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danimal
Aloha
7 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 3:50:54 PM
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Does this guitar have a round ("shell") back, like an Ovation but made out of wood??
Never seen that before...not that that means anything. What does mean something, though, is that it seems that nobody's ever heard of this outfit. Plus, since it's located overseas, returning it could be a nightmare.
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Pauline Leland
`Olu`olu
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 4:19:41 PM
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Novel!
I'd be concerned with the stability of the back. That is a large chunk of carved wood, and if the left and right sides warped, how would you repair them? I'll also bet it's heavy. There is a line of ukuleles called Akulele or Akalele with a one piece carved back, not rounded BTW, that are very nice but heavier than usual. I think I'm saying the concept works on a small scale.
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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
1003 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 6:19:30 PM
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sbar15
Lokahi
USA
151 Posts |
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 12:20:56 AM
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| Yikes...notice that it went for $300 on eBay with only 1 bidder. And the guy has no sales feedback on eBay either. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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Pauline Leland
`Olu`olu
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 12:27:35 AM
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I asked on the AG forum and got some responses. Cebu, where they are made, is noted in the Philippines for both their players and their guitars, but I think I'd want to try one first or have a good trial period getting it mail order. The ebay offer included a 15 day trial period. That's generous.
Steve, the AG thread is http://www.acousticguitar.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/015905.html |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 1:35:08 PM
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Interesting thread.
I have a cousin going to Philippines on business later this year - he said he'll be near Cebu and see what he can find. (He's a very experienced classical guitar player) -- if he brings back anything interesting I'll post a note about it, and, hopefully, an address or number for contact.
Raymond
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 8:57:58 PM
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| Cebu has really good mangoes too and the best dried mangoes you've ever tasted! (They show up in Costco every now and then as "Philippine Brand.") |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 10:41:24 PM
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Yeah, they rival the best of what I've gotten from farmer's markets in HI. (I tried one that somehow "cleared" customs.) Will check out the dried ones - if anyone else doesn't know, mangoes contain a substance which, when mixed with human digestive juices, becomes the enzyme responsible for the neurological basis of alternate thumb picking.
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Douglas23d
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 01/10/2004 : 12:06:41 PM
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Isn't it typical that with any discussion between local people either in or out of Hawai'i, that the topic will eventually turn to food? I love that about us. 
So here's my 2 cents on Costco. I think TaroPatch members should petition Costco to have a Hawaiian week at one location in each of their major city's. Bring in all the Ono Grinds we can only get while we are home in the islands. Portugese sausage, kamaboko, crack seed, laulau etc. I know I can get some of that locally in Portland, but not in 3 packs! And not at Costco prices either.  Bring in all the local literature too like cookbooks, reference materials, etc.
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Perpetuate the Music of Your Culture, for in the Music, the Story is told. |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 10:09:58 PM
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That's a very interesting guitar. I've lived in the Philippines and bought a couple guitars there years ago. Two things to remember are that taking that guitar from the Philippines to the states means a big change of humidity and the wood may move a little. Secondly, that guitar probably sells for pennies on the dollar on the street in Cebu, so you should shop around if you can. Unique but inexpensive merchandise from Asia can show up on websites like sell.com with the hope that an American with too much money will buy it.
Mabuhay! Aloha!
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Jaslee Guitars
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 01/28/2004 : 10:52:37 PM
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| Greetings, I am the owner of Jaslee Guitars and am flattered an interest has surfaced over these instruments. Here is the story. We are based in Red Hook, New York 12571 and work with a luthier in Cebu for this production line as of the Spring 2003. The first guitar posting/model found on Sell.com can now be considered a prototype and we have move onwards and upwards. That guitar was known as the '8000 Series.' It was shown to many musicians and the feedback was greatly appreciated. The new instrument inventory has been upgraded with a fully adjustable truss rod, 4 band eq, all mahogany body and sealed gear machines. The issue of the body 'warping' isnt going to happen. Its just too solid and there are no seems other than the top and middle. Its hand carved from two solid blocks -a design idea not found here in North America. And yes, it is a bit heavier (not by much) however the sustain and resonance are great. There could be shrinkage if the instrument is left out in the NY cold -like all wooden guitars. Our back stock is kept at constant temp and humidity and are not sliding. Is Jaslee well known at this point?? No. Are we honest?? Yes. I believe in these instruments and have great compassion for the craftsmen. Its a true cottage industry. Over thirty people are involved in the creation. It takes months to make one guitar primarily because they are not rushed. These instruments are also not cheap. Many guitars in Cebu are indeed cheap but I pay a higher price myself because I have requested a higher-end export quality product from the luthier, pay additional costs to supply electronics and higher end tuners and a whopping air cargo bill. Are the customers happy? Very. These instuments are downright exquisite. I offered them on Ebay as an introduction -basically as an advertising forum and open demo market. I sell most of them directly here in Upstate NY and for a higher price. I guess seeing is believing. Ebay is fun...but only for bargain hunters and honest dealers like myself. 2004 should bring new energy to these instruments. Jaslee.com will be opening with five new models including acoustic basses, double cut design 6 strings, a 12 string and a new hand made fiberglass body adorned in a brown shell. It will take months for these to be completed. Philip Russo (Jaslee Guitars) prusso(at)netstep.net |
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wdf
Ha`aha`a
USA
1153 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 11:49:07 PM
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| Well, there you have it. Andy, how close are you to Red Hook? |
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