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The Japanese Zemaitis guitars as played by the Stones where not Greco guitars but handmade Custom Shop Zemaitis guitars. Greco is the cheaper, production line series of Zemaitis branded guitars.
Mathijs
Ok, so they are not made in Japan?
All new Zemaitis guitars, custom shop and Greco line, are made in Japan.
Mathijs
How much is a custom shop model and where to buy them?
All info here: [www.zemaitis-guitars.com]
[www.zemaitis.net]
The price is a bit difficult as it really depends on where you buy them. Metal front guitars are in the $6500 range in the US, 7000 euro range in Europe and 4500 euro range in Japan. Greco Zemaitis guitars are anywhere from from $1500 to $3500. Prices can vary drastically from one shop to another.
In my personal opinion Zemaitis guitars are totally overpriced. They are superbly made with top quality wood and components, but so are custom shop Fender guitars and these are half the price of a Zemaitis. Soundwise they are great rock guitars, but miss the real quality of a CS shop Les Paul. You simply pay a lot for the name and image of Zemaitis.
Mathijs
i know, Phil Good. like Chuck Berry i have tried and failed[obscure Stones quote #738]
to comprehend the appeal of it, but i gather it does hold appeal for some people.
the LP-esque shape of Keith's Pirate Zemaitis looks good to me. doublecut Juniors too
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 20:45 by with sssoul.
J. Geils' 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard is currently for sale on EBay (through Boston, MA music store) with a buy it now price of $250,000.00. Not sure what the bidding is at or what it would cost you if you were to walk in to the store.
I'd love to have the guitar become a part of my family but with that kind of price I'm going to have to pass. Gotta make sure I've got cash on hand to buy a five-string Tele from a certain Mr. Richards when he decides he doesn't need it any more.
Peace,
Mr DJA
Thanks for posting this. I really want one.
New topic: Stones have always had the best looking guitars. From Brians Vox and Gold top to Keiths brilliant Custom 72, Studio Gibson, Caster and pirate Zematis and Ronnie's silver Zematis.
59 Les Paul or 59 Martin D-45.
Most expensive guitar is Eric Claptons original strat "Blackie" sold for $959,500 at Christie´s in 2004 and bought by Guitar Center.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 21:43 by JumpinJeppeFlash.
No, there where more expensive guitars. A Bob Marley guitar was sold for 1.2 mil, Hendrix's Woodstock Strat was bought for 2 million by Paul Allan, and the most expensive one was a guitar auctioned for the Tsunami vicitims for 2.7 million dollar.
Mathijs
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Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: January 6, 2010 00:49
I know that Keith & Ronnie got a few new zematis guitars made by the japanese company greco during ABB.
Any details about these guitars?
Any pics of the guitars?
Any details about these guitars?
Any pics of the guitars?
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: January 6, 2010 11:09
Thanks Honestman!
That´s what i was looking for!
That´s what i was looking for!
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Toru A
()
Date: January 6, 2010 13:42
Kanda Shokai - manufacturer of Greco guitar - is licensed by Zematis.
[www.kandashokai.co.jp]
[www.kandashokai.co.jp]
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: January 6, 2010 15:30
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Toru A
Kanda Shokai - manufacturer of Greco guitar - is licensed by Zematis.
[www.kandashokai.co.jp]
Thank You!
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Mathijs
()
Date: January 6, 2010 23:06
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
I know that Keith & Ronnie got a few new zematis guitars made by the japanese company greco during ABB.
Any details about these guitars?
Any pics of the guitars?
The Japanese Zemaitis guitars as played by the Stones where not Greco guitars but handmade Custom Shop Zemaitis guitars. Greco is the cheaper, production line series of Zemaitis branded guitars.
Mathijs
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
benon again
()
Date: January 6, 2010 23:54
I have Zemaitis copy for sale in Europe.Nice and pretty guitar , bright sounding , strong pickups, good low action - checked by professional luthier.
studiozoliborz@gmail.com
studiozoliborz@gmail.com
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: January 6, 2010 23:59
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Mathijs
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
I know that Keith & Ronnie got a few new zematis guitars made by the japanese company greco during ABB.
Any details about these guitars?
Any pics of the guitars?
The Japanese Zemaitis guitars as played by the Stones where not Greco guitars but handmade Custom Shop Zemaitis guitars. Greco is the cheaper, production line series of Zemaitis branded guitars.
Mathijs
Ok, so they are not made in Japan?
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Mathijs
()
Date: January 7, 2010 00:22
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
Quote
Mathijs
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
I know that Keith & Ronnie got a few new zematis guitars made by the japanese company greco during ABB.
Any details about these guitars?
Any pics of the guitars?
The Japanese Zemaitis guitars as played by the Stones where not Greco guitars but handmade Custom Shop Zemaitis guitars. Greco is the cheaper, production line series of Zemaitis branded guitars.
Mathijs
Ok, so they are not made in Japan?
All new Zemaitis guitars, custom shop and Greco line, are made in Japan.
Mathijs
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
nankerphlege
()
Date: January 7, 2010 19:01
I have the metal top- it is unbelievable. No comparison. Very much a rock and roll guitar, would suck for jazz or rod Stewart rock but perfect for hard driven dirty blues rock. Best guitar I have ever owned. All of the gz's I have played are great. My Les Paul, tele, or even my DA are not in it's neighborhood.
Go Dawgs!
Go Dawgs!
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: January 7, 2010 22:10
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Mathijs
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
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Mathijs
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
I know that Keith & Ronnie got a few new zematis guitars made by the japanese company greco during ABB.
Any details about these guitars?
Any pics of the guitars?
The Japanese Zemaitis guitars as played by the Stones where not Greco guitars but handmade Custom Shop Zemaitis guitars. Greco is the cheaper, production line series of Zemaitis branded guitars.
Mathijs
Ok, so they are not made in Japan?
All new Zemaitis guitars, custom shop and Greco line, are made in Japan.
Mathijs
How much is a custom shop model and where to buy them?
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Mathijs
()
Date: January 9, 2010 11:38
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
Quote
Mathijs
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
Quote
Mathijs
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
I know that Keith & Ronnie got a few new zematis guitars made by the japanese company greco during ABB.
Any details about these guitars?
Any pics of the guitars?
The Japanese Zemaitis guitars as played by the Stones where not Greco guitars but handmade Custom Shop Zemaitis guitars. Greco is the cheaper, production line series of Zemaitis branded guitars.
Mathijs
Ok, so they are not made in Japan?
All new Zemaitis guitars, custom shop and Greco line, are made in Japan.
Mathijs
How much is a custom shop model and where to buy them?
All info here: [www.zemaitis-guitars.com]
[www.zemaitis.net]
The price is a bit difficult as it really depends on where you buy them. Metal front guitars are in the $6500 range in the US, 7000 euro range in Europe and 4500 euro range in Japan. Greco Zemaitis guitars are anywhere from from $1500 to $3500. Prices can vary drastically from one shop to another.
In my personal opinion Zemaitis guitars are totally overpriced. They are superbly made with top quality wood and components, but so are custom shop Fender guitars and these are half the price of a Zemaitis. Soundwise they are great rock guitars, but miss the real quality of a CS shop Les Paul. You simply pay a lot for the name and image of Zemaitis.
Mathijs
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: January 9, 2010 13:10
Many thanks for that info. Mathijs!
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Toru A
()
Date: April 25, 2012 11:53
They will be displayed at this event.
[www.tobu-dept.jp]
Ronnie's new one and Keith's MACABRE 5ST made by Zemaitis custom shop.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 11:56 by Toru A.
[www.tobu-dept.jp]
Ronnie's new one and Keith's MACABRE 5ST made by Zemaitis custom shop.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 11:56 by Toru A.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
with sssoul
()
Date: April 25, 2012 12:17
thanks Toru-A - the details on "Ronnie's new one" are quite good-lookin!
i don't get what the appeal of that awkward shape is, but ...
well, as long as it does what Ronnie wants it to do!
i don't get what the appeal of that awkward shape is, but ...
well, as long as it does what Ronnie wants it to do!
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Come On
()
Date: April 25, 2012 15:16
Which guitar made in this world will cost me the most cash to buy? Is it an old Fender or Gibson? Any japanese guitars costs a fortune?
I was driving home early Sunday morning through Bakersfield...
I was driving home early Sunday morning through Bakersfield...
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Phil Good
()
Date: April 25, 2012 15:46
Reply deleted
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 21:59 by Phil Good.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 21:59 by Phil Good.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
with sssoul
()
Date: April 25, 2012 15:56
Quote
Phil Good
@ with ssoul
The shape of it isn't uncommon for a Zemaitis guitar.
i know, Phil Good. like Chuck Berry i have tried and failed[obscure Stones quote #738]
to comprehend the appeal of it, but i gather it does hold appeal for some people.
the LP-esque shape of Keith's Pirate Zemaitis looks good to me. doublecut Juniors too
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 20:45 by with sssoul.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
mr_dja
()
Date: April 25, 2012 16:05
Quote
Come On
Which guitar made in this world will cost me the most cash to buy? Is it an old Fender or Gibson? Any japanese guitars costs a fortune?
J. Geils' 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard is currently for sale on EBay (through Boston, MA music store) with a buy it now price of $250,000.00. Not sure what the bidding is at or what it would cost you if you were to walk in to the store.
I'd love to have the guitar become a part of my family but with that kind of price I'm going to have to pass. Gotta make sure I've got cash on hand to buy a five-string Tele from a certain Mr. Richards when he decides he doesn't need it any more.
Peace,
Mr DJA
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Come On
()
Date: April 25, 2012 16:12
J. Geils' 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard is currently for sale on EBay (through Boston, MA music store) with a buy it now price of $250,000.00
uuuuuuuuuuuu (whistling..that's not cheap...
uuuuuuuuuuuu (whistling..that's not cheap...
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Phil Good
()
Date: April 25, 2012 19:16
Reply deleted
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 22:00 by Phil Good.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 22:00 by Phil Good.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Phil Good
()
Date: April 25, 2012 19:56
Reply deleted
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 22:01 by Phil Good.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 22:01 by Phil Good.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Redhotcarpet
()
Date: April 25, 2012 21:07
Thanks for posting this. I really want one.New topic: Stones have always had the best looking guitars. From Brians Vox and Gold top to Keiths brilliant Custom 72, Studio Gibson, Caster and pirate Zematis and Ronnie's silver Zematis.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: April 25, 2012 21:29
Quote
Come On
Which guitar made in this world will cost me the most cash to buy? Is it an old Fender or Gibson? Any japanese guitars costs a fortune?
59 Les Paul or 59 Martin D-45.
Most expensive guitar is Eric Claptons original strat "Blackie" sold for $959,500 at Christie´s in 2004 and bought by Guitar Center.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-04-25 21:43 by JumpinJeppeFlash.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
nankerphlege
()
Date: April 25, 2012 21:53
The Z's Greco make are awesome. I now have a disc front. Simply awesome. I just wish that Grecian had put the boost circuit like the original Z's.
Go Dawgs!
Go Dawgs!
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Come On
()
Date: April 25, 2012 22:18
Most expensive guitar is Eric Claptons original strat "Blackie" sold for $959,500 at Christie´s in 2004 and bought by Guitar Center.
Cool since I dig both Clapton and Fender strat (favorite-guitar)
I was driving home early Sunday morning through Bakersfield...
Cool since I dig both Clapton and Fender strat (favorite-guitar)
I was driving home early Sunday morning through Bakersfield...
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: April 25, 2012 22:57
Quote
Come On
Most expensive guitar is Eric Claptons original strat "Blackie" sold for $959,500 at Christie´s in 2004 and bought by Guitar Center.
Cool since I dig both Clapton and Fender strat (favorite-guitar)[/quot
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Mathijs
()
Date: April 26, 2012 11:15
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JumpinJeppeFlash
Quote
Come On
Which guitar made in this world will cost me the most cash to buy? Is it an old Fender or Gibson? Any japanese guitars costs a fortune?
59 Les Paul or 59 Martin D-45.
Most expensive guitar is Eric Claptons original strat "Blackie" sold for $959,500 at Christie´s in 2004 and bought by Guitar Center.
No, there where more expensive guitars. A Bob Marley guitar was sold for 1.2 mil, Hendrix's Woodstock Strat was bought for 2 million by Paul Allan, and the most expensive one was a guitar auctioned for the Tsunami vicitims for 2.7 million dollar.
Mathijs
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
Toru A
()
Date: April 26, 2012 12:55
Most expensive guitar is here. It's not J.J. Cale's one.
Re: Ronnie/Keith & Greco Zematis guitars
Posted by:
JumpinJeppeFlash
()
Date: April 26, 2012 21:34
Quote
Mathijs
Quote
JumpinJeppeFlash
Quote
Come On
Which guitar made in this world will cost me the most cash to buy? Is it an old Fender or Gibson? Any japanese guitars costs a fortune?
59 Les Paul or 59 Martin D-45.
Most expensive guitar is Eric Claptons original strat "Blackie" sold for $959,500 at Christie´s in 2004 and bought by Guitar Center.
No, there where more expensive guitars. A Bob Marley guitar was sold for 1.2 mil, Hendrix's Woodstock Strat was bought for 2 million by Paul Allan, and the most expensive one was a guitar auctioned for the Tsunami vicitims for 2.7 million dollar.
Alright, but if we skip celebrity owned guitars and those sold for charity the most expensive ones would be 59 les Paul or a 59 D-45.
Mathijs
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