Check it:
http://www.favino.com
IMO Jean-Pierre makes the best guitars out there. Unsurpassed.
A prime example of Jean-Pierre's transitionary work containing all of JP stylistic and construction innovations with a large Jacques body and bevelled headstock. 1995, 12 fret d-hole, an amazingly comfortable guitar to play with a dynamite sound.
Best,
Ted
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He never stopped building them.....
Jean-Pierre builds his own instruments, not anyone elses. The guitars are, IMO, better than most of the old ones that I've played (and I've played many). His current designs have a depth of tone and character that is much better than anything any current maker is building. A deep, resonant, full bodied mid-range.
Best,
Ted
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Greg Ruby has an early 80s Favino...different then what J.P. makes now. I don't think he was playing it on any of those cuts anyway...
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Approx. 4500€ for the base model (about $5500), things like ebony tailpieces, inlays, etc are more expensive, obviously. Shipping is around $300., and import taxes will add anywhere from $300-$500 to the price so add another $1K to ballpark what you'll be spending. You could always pick the guitar up in person to save that money.
As of October '05 he had a 14 month waiting list, which could have gone either up or down since that time. I've placed two order with JP, if you have questions drop them here and I'll answer as best I can.
Best,
Ted
Ted knows the current prices....I don't think you can get one for less then 6K...
But it's worth it!
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:evil: - is that the pissed off icon?