Peavey JF1 Semi-Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar

Humbuckers. Set neck. Pearl block inlays.

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"Get more than what you pay for, these days."

Feature:
It doesn't use the high quality veneer for the body, but a cheaper plywood type. But I wasn't looking for a financial investment, I was looking for an affordable, good sounding guitar. And this is it!

Quality:
Besides the cold solder joint that was on one of the wires, I have had no complaints at all. At first I thought that maybe too much was put into the cosmetics of it. (It almost looked too perfect) Leaving the mechanical/electronic end of it short changed. But after a year, it still looks great(The finish isn't easily blemished) And after having it fine-tuned a bit, it sounds, and plays better than before.

Value:
Like I mentioned before, If you are looking for an investment, this isn't for you. But if you're looking for something for practical everyday use, this is what you're looking for.

Desirability:
People are awe-struck at the beauty and sound of it.

Sound:
It has the full tonal quality I was looking for. It does sound a little muddy on the bass end, but can work around it with different amp/effects settings.

Support:
It did have the loose/cold soldered wire issue. I called the shop, explained it to them, took it in, and in two weeks got it back, repaired plus their own fine tuning job. I was extremely happy. They did what they needed to do, plus a little more.

Overall:
I wanted a guitar the could give me the full body sound, almost like an acoustic. (Some of the early Beatles, Rolling Stones) While being able to give a nice creamy sustain, with a little crunch from a pre-amp.

Submitted: 2/9/2006

Style of Music: Rock- now called "Classic rock"

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"Love at first sight!"

Feature:
The volume and tone controls look a bit cheap but nothing that can't be fixed with some replacements.

Quality:
I said the volume and tone controls looked cheap and that's a shame for the guitar with it's gold fittings is utterly beautiful otherwise. It's extremely well made and the finish outstanding and I reckon it could easily stand on it's own against the more expensive guitars of this type. I see no reason why it couldn't be used regularly at gigs but depending on your taste in music.

Value:
The guitar is a steal at $300!!

Desirability:
I had almost despaired after shopping around for similar instruments in this price range, but when I saw the JF 1 in black it was love at first sight!! Can't say more that that. (Change the style of volume and tone controls please!!)

Sound:
It doesn't sound too great on it's own but plugged into an amp it takes on a whole new meaning. If you've been playing only solid guitar like I have then the wider neck takes a bit of getting used to, but if you are looking for a completely different sound then you can't go wrong at the price. It has a deep rich tone - even with factory strings. A set of Gibsons's should enhance it even more but I have no plans to change them at the moment.

Support:
Haven't needed to use the support site yet but if the instrument is representative of Peavey quality then I see no problems.

Overall:
After playing off and on for over forty years this is the last one for me - at least so my wife tells me.........

Submitted: 12/4/2005

Style of Music: Jazz, blues and general instrumental

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Description
With their ever-evolving array of exotic chord structures and articulate arpeggios, jazz and fusion guitar players must be able to reach each note on the fretboard with ease and comfort. The Peavey JF-1 combines a classic jazz-style guitar design with modern Peavey pickups and several features tailored for maximum comfort and playability. By slightly accentuating the neck angle and employing a set neck design, access to the upper register of the JF-1 is unencumbered, making this guitar completely comfortable -- an instant extension of the guitarist's imagination.

The JF-1 also features a thin, lightweight Maple-ply guitar body, Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard and pearl block inlays, quilt cap and Cream binding on the body, 2 Peavey humbucking pickups, 2 volume controls, 2 tone controls and a 3-way, toggle-style pickup selector.

Features

24-3/4 in. scale

22 frets

Lightweight, Maple-ply hollow body

Slightly angled, set Maple neck

Rosewood fretboard and pearl block inlays

2 Peavey humbucking pickups

2 volume controls

2 tone controls

3-way, toggle-style pickup selector
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