Cujo Guitar
stevie canuck
Hi Folks:
Has anyone heard anything about the Cujo guitar which has been created
by Taylor Guitars, a California maker of fine acoustic instruments?
Apparently the backs and sides of the guitars were made from a black
walnut tree which was prominent on the set of the movie. A couple of
hundred were made, and signed by Stephen King, and according to some
posts I read on an acoustic guitar ng I lurk in from time to time, they
are _great_ sounding and beautiful instruments.
Anyone heard of them? Anyone know what they sold for?
Stevie C
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ChaosUs
In article <63q3ji$8uf$1...@client2.news.psi.net>, w...@pcjfn.msc.com (Web
Master) writes:
> The Cujo Guitar
>EL CAJON, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cujo Guitar is a Limited
>Edition acoustic guitar inspired by a Stephen King novel and manufactured by
>San Diego, California-based Taylor Guitars, with Mr. King's cooperation. The
>wood for the body of The Cujo Guitar came from the Black Walnut tree that
>appeared in the 1983 movie, "Cujo," based on King's novel about a playful St.
>Bernard that is transformed into a terrifying beast after being bitten by a
>rabid bat. Only 250 Cujo Guitars will be made, all of them in the month of
>October (1997), each one with a "dog tag" label inside hand-signed by Stephen
>King himself.
>
>The Cujo Guitar is the first collaboration between best-selling author
>King and a musical instrument company. King himself plays guitar in a rock
>band called the Rock Bottom Remainders, whose loose membership includes such
>famous writers as humorist Dave Barry, Amy Tan ("The Joy Luck Club"), Matt
>Groening ("The Simpsons"), and Roy Blount, Jr.
>
>Stephen King himself will receive the very first Cujo Guitar.
>
>Other Taylor guitars owners include President Bill Clinton, Jewel, Hootie
>and the Blowfish, R.E.M., Fleetwood Mac, Pearl Jam, Bonnie Raitt, actors Brad
>Pitt, Don Johnson, and Tim Robbins, and NFL quarterbacks Steve Young and
>Kerry
>Collins.
>
>Taylor Guitars, a privately owned company that manufactures high- quality
>acoustic guitars, celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on October 15. Taylor
>Guitars is the only American acoustic guitar maker of the Twentieth Century
>to
>successfully make the quantum leap from small shop to major manufacturer,
>while remaining owned and operated by its founders, Bob Taylor (president)
>and
>Kurt Listug (CEO). The co-owners continue to direct and operate the company
>at its current location in El Cajon, California, a community in the East
>County area of San Diego, California.
>
>Taylor employs 190 full-time workers on two shifts, and manufacturers and
>ships 100 guitars each day to more than 600 US dealers and international
>distributors.
>
>For more information on the Cujo Guitar or Taylor Guitars, contact
>John D'Agostino or Amy De Groot at 619-258-6957, extensions 214 and 213.
>
>--
>Bev Vincent
>Houston, TX
Um, Hey Steve, I mean Bev. I don't want to be a nudge, but. With all the
above info, didn't they at least give THE PRICE OF THE GUITAR. I have a
real bad feeling it's gonna be in the thousands, Taylors are very nice
guitars. I've played a few, liked them and fainted dead away at the prices.
Gary,
<proud owner of a 1974 LP Custom and 76 Goldtop>
Bob
stevie canuck wrote:
>
> Hi Folks:
>
> Has anyone heard anything about the Cujo guitar which has been created
> by Taylor Guitars, a California maker of fine acoustic instruments?
>
> Apparently the backs and sides of the guitars were made from a black
> walnut tree which was prominent on the set of the movie. A couple of
> hundred were made, and signed by Stephen King, and according to some
> posts I read on an acoustic guitar ng I lurk in from time to time, they
> are _great_ sounding and beautiful instruments.
>
> Anyone heard of them? Anyone know what they sold for?
>
> Stevie C
I saw a little blurb about this--I think it was in the
current Guitar Player magazine. I called Taylor Guitars
to check. They're making 250 of them, and list price will
be $3498. Any Taylor dealer should be able to order one, and
some of the larger places (like Guitar Center in Hollywood)
might have one to check out.
I'm a guitar player--got a bunch of them--and a King fan,
but I'm afraid $3498 is a bit steep for me! I'd love to see
and play one though. They're supposed to look great. Let me
know if you find one!
Bob
Bob
While we're on the topic, I'm surprised that they chose to
make a "Cujo" guitar. What about a Larry whatshisface Stand
guitar? Or a Rock Bottom Remainders King model SG? (I think
he played an SG, but I might be wrong).
How about a series of King guitars, one for each novel, at $3500
each for the ultimate King fan/guitar junkie?
And while we're still on the guitar topic, has anyone ever seen
or heard of personalized King picks? I'd be surprised if he
didn't have some made up for the Rock Bottom Remainders.
Bob
stevie canuck
Bob wrote:
>
> While we're on the topic, I'm surprised that they chose to
> make a "Cujo" guitar.
The Cujo guitar came about because of the wood. Somehow, Taylor got hold
of the black walnut tree that was prominent to some extent in the movie.
Black walnut is an up and coming tone wood for acoustic guitars as the
luthiers search for accessible and non-endangered woods that sound
great.
I haven't seen a walnut guitar, but I am told they are very beautiful.
>What about a Larry whatshisface Stand guitar? Or a Rock Bottom
>Remainders King model SG? (I think he played an SG, but I might be
>wrong).
Hmm ... SG is a Gibson electric and the only pics I have seen of King
with The RRR, are with an acoustic. Wait ... the book is on the shelf!
p 191 ... King with what looks like a Kramer Ferrington semi-acoustic
p 155 ... King with same guitar
p 29 ... King with same guitar
p 18 ... same
... and on the cover too.
Heh! not an acoustic in sight. Guess I was thinking of the pic from the
back of IT, where he has what looks to be a Martin.
> How about a series of King guitars, one for each novel, at $3500
> each for the ultimate King fan/guitar junkie?
They would sell, I suspect.
> And while we're still on the guitar topic, has anyone ever seen
> or heard of personalized King picks? I'd be surprised if he
> didn't have some made up for the Rock Bottom Remainders.
I haven't, but like you I suspect they exist.
Stevie C
(yeah ... I'm a guitar nut <G>)
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The Walkin' Dude
On Wed, 5 Nov 1997, JGM wrote:
> I have it on good authority that the series will continue, with these
> models in the works. Unless otherwise indicated, all guitars are, of
> course, Dreadnaughts, and come equipped with Gore strings.
>
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ChaosUs
Bob <the...@ix.netcom.com> Wrote:
>I'd say if you could afford a Custom and Goldtop, a Taylor
>isn't out of your price range (and who the hell am I to
>tell someone what's in or out of their price range?!?).
>Now, the Cujo Tayor, which lists for about $3500, is a
>different story, but a nice Taylor isn't that far out
>of line.
>
>Bob
>
>
I paid $350.00 for the LP Custom in 1976, and got the Goldtop by trading a 1960
LP special that he paid $250.00 for. I'm not bragging. I was a musician once
upon a time, still am sorta. I have always wanted a nice acoustic, but have
never been able to find one I could afford. In the 3 to 500 $ range. I have
a thing for the old Martins.
The Taylor was one of the few acoustics that I played that I liked. I remember
the price being over a grand which put it out of my reach.
I do have a sad story about selling a 100 watt Marshall Plexi head in the early
80's for 350, they go for almost 2 grand now.
Gary
<likes books, music, guitars, amps, his wife and kids, ice cream, comic books,
records, finding good jobs, trying to get a decent record deal so he can stop
looking for good jobs, reading ABSK, playing on-line, hot dogs, good pizza,
Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, OT posts in ABSK>
Bob
ChaosUs wrote:
>
> I paid $350.00 for the LP Custom in 1976, and got the Goldtop by trading a 1960
> LP special that he paid $250.00 for. I'm not bragging. I was a musician once
> upon a time, still am sorta. I have always wanted a nice acoustic, but have
> never been able to find one I could afford. In the 3 to 500 $ range. I have
> a thing for the old Martins.
>
> The Taylor was one of the few acoustics that I played that I liked. I remember
> the price being over a grand which put it out of my reach.
>
> I do have a sad story about selling a 100 watt Marshall Plexi head in the early
> 80's for 350, they go for almost 2 grand now.
>
> Gary
I'd say you stole the Les Pauls! (Unless they're crappy,
but that's not usually the case--Unless they were made
over the last couple of years....)
I have a very nice, plain, great-sounding Guild D-25 acoustic.
Sells for about $600 new. Those Seagull guitars are great deals,
and very nice (although I've heard a couple of unsubstatiated
rumors about quality problems). I've been very impressed
with the couple I've played.
If you want a very cool, great-sounding-but-different Taylor
for a reasonable price, check out one of those baby Taylors.
Tiny, I think they're tuned to F#, but they sound wonderful!
And they list for something like $395.
Good luck finding any Martin for $300 to $500, especially
an old one! I'm sure they're out there, but they're probably
as rare as a limited Stand selling for $300.
Bob
stevie canuck
JGM wrote:
>
> I have it on good authority that the series will continue, with these
> models in the works. Unless otherwise indicated, all guitars are, of
> course, Dreadnaughts, and come equipped with Gore strings.
(snipped list of new releases)
LOL. That was absolutely great Jim!
How about:
The Ralph Roberts vintage reissue ...
Sounds so good you'll be up all night playing.
or
the Tommyknocker ... plays itself ... batteries not included.
Stevie C
stevie canuck
Bob wrote:
> ChaosUs wrote:
>>I paid $350.00 for the LP Custom in 1976,
(snippage)
>>I have always wanted a nice acoustic, but have never been able to
>>find one I could afford. In the 3 to 500 $ range.
> I have a very nice, plain, great-sounding Guild D-25 acoustic.
> Sells for about $600 new. Those Seagull guitars are great deals,
> and very nice (although I've heard a couple of unsubstatiated
> rumors about quality problems). I've been very impressed
> with the couple I've played.
OK. This is where I come in with my recent extensive acoustic guitar
shopping research information <G>
In the last two years, I have purchased a Larrivee Mahogany OM, and a
Simon and Patrick Rosewood dreadnought. The Larrivee, as you may know is
pretty much the Canadian made equivalent of the Taylor line, so they are
pricey. My OM was a 40th birthday present from my sweetie ;)
The Simon and Patrick line is the better quality line by the same Quebec
based company which makes the Seagulls. My dreadnought has a solid
spruce top, solid rosewood back and laminate sides. It compares very
very favourably with the low end Martins, and for my money blows the low
end Taylors out of the water.
Now here's the deal. If you live anywhere near Canada, you can get an
amazing deal on the S&P. They are heavily marked up in the States, but
sell here for less than $800 Canadian. Take into account the exchange
rate and you could walk out of a store up here with one for about $500
US. I understand they sell for about $1000 in the States.
The Seagulls, which have solid tops, and laminate back and sides are the
best "entry level" acoustic I have ever heard or seen, and they go for
about $300 Canadian.
Anyway, that's my couple of coppers.
Stevie C
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stevie canuck
ChaosUs wrote:
>3,500 for a guitar signed by the man.I don't know.That's a lot of money
>for a git box IMO. But the taylors are nice. But for that kind of
>bread, I'm going to go with an old Martin. That's the player in me.
Oh I agree completely. Except if it was me, and I had $3500 to spend, I
would be looking at something handmade by one of the good small luthiers
in Canada or the States. Bourgeouis or Breedlove or Collings or Froggy
Bottom ...
>The SK fan in me says WOW $3,500 for a git box signed by the man!
>Gimme Gimme Gimme
The funny thing is that King's sig is supposedly worth maybe $150? This
guitar would not be very differently priced even if it didn't have his
sig on it. But the sig will sell it.
Stevie C
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Al Powers
JGM <mcl...@bcrvm1.vnet.ibm.com> wrote:
>I have it on good authority that the series will continue, with these
>models in the works. Unless otherwise indicated, all guitars are, of
>course, Dreadnaughts, and come equipped with Gore strings.
>
> Randall Flagg Model: comes with its own Stand. Alternates in color
> between blonde and raven black.
>
> Charlie McGee Model: an exact copy of the guitar Hendrix played at
>Monterey. Color: flamed maple.
>
> Annie Wilkes Model: a bitchin' axe!
>
> Gage Creed Model: looks like it's been run over by a truck, but
>keeps coming back to play some more. Catgut strings.
>
> Eduard Delacroix Electric: RECALLED DUE TO IMPROPER GROUNDING
>
> Billy Halleck Model: ultra-thin neck, fat tone. Cherry finish.
>
> Dark Tower Custom (manufactured by Roland): A very nice guitar, but it
> comes shipped one piece at a time, with a three-year gap between
> shipments. Mono pickups only.
LMAO!!!!!!
How about The Dark Half Special: Two guitar set. One has really bad
action.
Or, The Bill Denbrough Model: Nothin' much to look at, but it picks
to beat the devil.
Al
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In article <3460EF...@bcrvm1.vnet.ibm.com>,
mcl...@bcrvm1.vnet.ibm.com says...
>
>I have it on good authority that the series will continue, with these
>models in the works. Unless otherwise indicated, all guitars are, of
>course, Dreadnaughts, and come equipped with Gore strings.
>
> Randall Flagg Model: comes with its own Stand. Alternates in color
> between blonde and raven black.
>
> Charlie McGee Model: an exact copy of the guitar Hendrix played at
>Monterey. Color: flamed maple.
>
> Annie Wilkes Model: a bitchin' axe!
>
> Gage Creed Model: looks like it's been run over by a truck, but
>keeps coming back to play some more. Catgut strings.
>
> Eduard Delacroix Electric: RECALLED DUE TO IMPROPER GROUNDING
>
> Billy Halleck Model: ultra-thin neck, fat tone. Cherry finish.
>
> Dark Tower Custom (manufactured by Roland): A very nice guitar, but
it
> comes shipped one piece at a time, with a three-year gap between
> shipments. Mono pickups only.
You forgot the Dead Zone--changing strings won't help.
John Boston
Web Master
JGM (mcl...@bcrvm1.vnet.ibm.com) wrote:
: I have it on good authority that the series will continue, with these
: models in the works. Unless otherwise indicated, all guitars are, of
: course, Dreadnaughts, and come equipped with Gore strings.
: Randall Flagg Model: comes with its own Stand. Alternates in color
: between blonde and raven black.
: Charlie McGee Model: an exact copy of the guitar Hendrix played at
: Monterey. Color: flamed maple.
: Annie Wilkes Model: a bitchin' axe!
: Gage Creed Model: looks like it's been run over by a truck, but
: keeps coming back to play some more. Catgut strings.
: Eduard Delacroix Electric: RECALLED DUE TO IMPROPER GROUNDING
: Billy Halleck Model: ultra-thin neck, fat tone. Cherry finish.
: Dark Tower Custom (manufactured by Roland): A very nice guitar, but it
: comes shipped one piece at a time, with a three-year gap between
: shipments. Mono pickups only.
ROFLMAO!
How about
The Shining model: If you don't tune it every day, it'll blow the amp
The Christine model, made especially for The Who: You can smash it
on stage each night and it'll repair itself before the next gig.
Jared Head
stevie canuck (ste...@rogerswave.com) wrote:
: Oh I agree completely. Except if it was me, and I had $3500 to spend, I
: would be looking at something handmade by one of the good small luthiers
: in Canada or the States. Bourgeouis or Breedlove or Collings or Froggy
: Bottom ...
The last guitar I bought cost me UKP20. If I had $3500 to spend I'd want
to be buying a small Carribean island with it.
Jared
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Zorina Wrenn
Aloha Jared:
Jared Head wrote in message ...
>
>The last guitar I bought cost me UKP20. If I had $3500 to spend I'd want
>to be buying a small Carribean island with it.
Whoa! I've been shopping in all the wrong places! Is this island like
really,
REALLY small? Is it the same size as a guitar, or what? Speaking of
which, anyone know what a Martin 0028 classical is worth these days?
Not that I'd part with it; just curious.
Thanks to Don Farrenkrog & Al Deutsch, wherever you are!
Zorina
ChaosUs
In article <346147...@rogerswave.com>, stevie canuck
<ste...@rogerswave.com> writes:
>OK. This is where I come in with my recent extensive acoustic guitar
>shopping research information <G>
>
>
See this is how you start find good git boxes at really good prices. Now
I will call a few people I know in Buffalo, and see what they go for up in
those neck of the woods.
Gary,
<would really love to play Hoochie Coochie Man with Stevie and the boys>
Jared Head
ChaosUs (cha...@aol.com) wrote:
: Now you know why I don't have one. But I can tell you that the odds of
: finding one of these jewels at a garage sale are much better that finding a
: GIBSON for cheap. <Does the fact that I would not tell the seller what
: their dads old Martin was worth before I bought it make me a really bad person?>
No, but telling them *after* does.
JGM
Web Master wrote:
> The Christine model, made especially for The Who: You can smash it
> on stage each night and it'll repair itself before the next gig.
Made, of course, from old Fenders. . .
Jim
Wakanyeja Makah
On Thu, 06 Nov 1997 12:47:30 -0500, JGM <mcl...@bcrvm1.vnet.ibm.com> wrote:
> Made, of course, from old Fenders. . .
>
>Jim
*GROAN*
LMAO,
W. Makah
Web Master
JGM (mcl...@bcrvm1.vnet.ibm.com) wrote:
: Web Master wrote:
:
: > The Christine model, made especially for The Who: You can smash it
: > on stage each night and it'll repair itself before the next gig.
: Made, of course, from old Fenders. . .
Oh, man, why didn't I think of that?
Dollfin330
>I have it on good authority that the series will continue, with these
>models in the works. Unless otherwise indicated, all guitars are, of
>course, Dreadnaughts, and come equipped with Gore strings.
>
> Randall Flagg Model: comes with its own Stand. Alternates in color
> between blonde and raven black.
>
> Charlie McGee Model: an exact copy of the guitar Hendrix played at
>Monterey. Color: flamed maple.
>
> Annie Wilkes Model: a bitchin' axe!
>
> Gage Creed Model: looks like it's been run over by a truck, but
>keeps coming back to play some more. Catgut strings.
>
> Eduard Delacroix Electric: RECALLED DUE TO IMPROPER GROUNDING
>
> Billy Halleck Model: ultra-thin neck, fat tone. Cherry finish.
>
> Dark Tower Custom (manufactured by Roland): A very nice guitar, but it
> comes shipped one piece at a time, with a three-year gap between
> shipments. Mono pickups only.
>
>
ROFLMAO Jim that was great..
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In article <3464DF...@ix.netcom.com>, Bob Beamer said
>
> OK... Where did I see the picture of King playing a black
> Gibson SG? Or did I make it up? Maybe I got confused (again).
> AC/DC is apparently one of King's favorite bands... Maybe
> I tricked myself into thinking that if Angus Young plays
> an SG, so does King? Still, I swear I saw it somewhere...
>
> Bob
>
Hmm, this is only a guess. Could it have been a publicity
shot for Maximum Overdrive. That would seem possible.
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