Here they are...my little 325 family....

[wj350]

With the c64 arriving on Tues, my 325 collection is complete (well, unless that wonder deal on a 325/12 pops up!). Wanted to share with you all!!

Cheers, Bill

[beatlefreak]

Trying to corner the market on 325s, Bill?

[jingle_jangle]

Too bad, Bill, you missed the deadline for calendar submissions.

Jdog did come up with some nice short scale pics, though.

Those are sweet, and good luck on your 325/12 search...I found my own 325/12 before I got my C58 or 1996!

[wj350]

Thanks guys! Paul, I know, sorry.. I was hoping to get something into you, but just recently got back home with my guitars (was geo-bach'd for a while up in DC wrapping up a job. Maybe something creative with the '58s for next year!

LOL at cornering the market. Didn't start out that way, for sure! I originally had a FG 350v63, which I reluctantly decided to sell to finance a c58 (the JG one in the pic). Shortly after I got my JG new from NCM, there was a post on here about the MG (the one with the Lennon mods in the pic)--Todd Bradshaw had posted the auction one morning with a title something like "Someone Buy This!"...it was a really good BIN, with Lennon mods. When I got the guitar, it was in really good shape, but the Lennon mods were slightly off--a B-50 instead of a B-5, some odd radio knobs, etc.. I originally bought it with the idea of flipping it, but as happens with Rics, as most everyone here would agree, they get under your skin fairly quickly. I decided to get the right parts and keep it. I did have to fill two hole and drill two new ones for the B-5, as the screw width at the nameplate is slightly different from the B-50.

Around that time I decided to order a 1996, since I thought the guitar was simply beautiful with the AFG and F hole. Well, as all know, ordering and seeing are often far apart, so that's when I saw Gary Clausen's MG c58 in original config. At this point the collection idea hit me...and Gary was good enough to sell me his beautiful guitar!

After I got my 1996 from NCM, I just decided to complete the set with the c64, and knowing the wait times, figured it was safe to order. Gary/NCM was right on the money with his estimate on delivery. I ordered the guitar late Oct/early Nov '06 and he told me it would be a year. Bingo!

So I wound up with a series of 325s that sort of represent (to me anyway) different eras of JLs playing days. I do play them all pretty regularly (well, my definition of "playing" anyway ), so they're not closet queens by any means. It's funny, being similar to each other, yet they each have their own feel and nuances.

Bill

[musicfan37]

I hoping to purchase and then be able to keep at least one 325. I'm envious. You have an awesome collection!

[jch]

Great collection Bill

I had a 325v59 MG ,and i really regret selling it,for a 52 Tele ,oh the shame!

[jingle_jangle]

John, I'm assuming you mean a '52 Tele reissue...

13 of those reissue puppies on the 'Bay at the moment...that's market penetration. Love the coloring on the Jerry Donohue.

[wj350]

Roger, John-thanks for the good words guys! Roger, watch out! They creep up on you!

John, interesting you mention the '52. The F***** crowd would probably tar and feather me, but I just sold a '52RI myself and bought an Am Dlx Tele. The '52 was great, I know it's supposed to be the holy grail of Teles, etc., but it just didn't stay with me over time...

Hang in there!! 325s showing up all the time!

Bill

[tennis_nick]

I...Want... 325.... SOOOOOOO MUCH!

[simer4001]

That's awesome Bill. Wonderful collection. Very cool photo's. Thanks for posting.

[jch]

Haha Yes Paul,i should've said 52 reissue Tele

Bill i know what you mean,my 52 was a nice guitar but the neck wasn't great ,for me anyway .

I sold it,along with a 67 Hofner Beatle bass, to help finance my original 1957 Gretsch 6120 ,which will never be sold

[beefandbones]

Wow! Beautiful photos of a wonderful collection, Bill! I know what you guys are saying about these shorties getting under your skin. I received my 1996 in August '06 and found it a little difficult to get around on at first, but now it's the one I go to first. I really liked the Rickenbacker strings that came on it, but when it came time to change them I ordered from TI flats, and man I gotta tell you, this guitar has The SOUND! Anyway, now I look around and think 'what's next...? 325c58? c64?" They're addictive!

Thanks for sharing your photos!

[ozover50]

Wow! Very pretty collection, Bill! You must be able to handle the shorter scale OK..... I tried it a couple of times and just couldn't cope. That's why I'm working on a 350v63 collection.

[wj350]

Howard, LOL....I can suck in any scale!!! Just ask Johneek...

Bill

[lennon211]

Great collection. Those are some impressive 325's. When you track down the elusive 325/12, you'll love it. It's a great guitar with a fantastic sound. Congrats on the set.