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Vintage electric guitar with bizarre Guild, Gibson, and Fender pedigree/history...

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1999 DeArmond by Guild 'Jet-Star'

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The DeArmond Jet Star features USA-made Goldtone Humbucker pickups, praised for their quality and tonal richness.
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The M-75 with a trapeze tailpiece offers an archtop-like feel, providing slight give when bending strings, reminiscent of a Gibson neck.
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Constructed with a mahogany body and neck, the DeArmond M-70 is noted for its solid build but also its considerable weight.
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Owners report that these guitars were undervalued during close-out sales, making them a bargain for their quality.
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Despite their weight, these guitars are appreciated for their playability and are ideal for those seeking a robust, solid-body instrument.
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The weight of the guitar is a common criticism, but it's balanced by its durability and exceptional sound quality.
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A user struggled to bond with the Jet Star, indicating potential personal preference factors in playability or tone.
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The Gold Tone humbuckers blend the bright spank of a single coil with the depth of a humbucker, likened to a mix between Strat and Les Paul sounds.
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The M-75T's 2K pickups are compared to P90s, offering a distinct tonal character.
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Thurston Moore

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Sonic Youth

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According to the Sonic Youth website it is said:

Used by Thurston: 1999-2001 1999 -- F#F#F#F#EB (She is Not Alone) 2000 -- GABDEG (Teenage Riot, Small Flowers Crack Concrete) 2001 -- GABDEG (Teenage Riot, Small Flowers Crack Concrete) NOTES:

Purchased directly after their gear theft, in Austin, July '99. Black body 2 pickups Rosewood fretboard 3 knobs Listed as "GABDEG" or "DEARMOND" on 2000 set lists.

Ian Saint Pé

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Black Lips

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Ian Saint Pe of The Black Lips performs on stage during Primavera Sound Festival at Arc Del Triomf on May 30, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain using a black Dearmond Jet Star electric guitar.