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Premier Collector #9: Pre-Gibson, Pre-Samick Valley Arts

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A bevy of Valley Arts for your perusal
Premier Guitar September 2008
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Bob (right) with Steve Lukather
Bob Mattocks is a Valley Arts fanatic who's dreamed of owning "as many Valley Arts guitars as possible" since his teens. He's well on his way with this collection. Though not in a touring band, Bob puts his VAs to good use every Sunday at Christ Community Church in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Bob has been collecting for ten years and designed and maintains the website valleyartsguitars.com, which is the first site dedicated to pre-Samick and pre-Gibson Valley Arts guitars.





The whole family of guitars -- see below for specific models.


California Pros: (l to r) #9/100, #15/100, #39/100, all signed by founder Mike McGuire


(L to R) Custom Pro Lukather with Fireburst finish and quilted maple, Custom Pro Lukather (stock) signed twice by Lukather


(L to R) Standard Pro Carlton Model (#60/100, hand-signed; M Series; Art Munson Model (pre-serial number)

Bob says, "The M Series was my first VA, and I'll never get rid of it." His wife, Jennifer, along with his family bought him this first guitar and the rest was history. "Anytime a new one shows up at the door (without her knowing prior to it showing up), I always look at her and say 'What do you want, you started it!'"


Three Custom Pros: (L to R) Tele with solid mahogany, herringbone binding and interlock neck; transparent black with quilted maple, signed by McGuire; and pearl purple


Three more Custom Pros: (L to R) transparent purple with flamed maple, 7/8s, signed by McGuire; pearl white with logo on body; transparent teal, 7/8s, black hardware


(L to R) Custom Pro - black, 7/8s, logo on body; John Crawford (Berlin) bass guitar; Custom Pro Interlock Prototype (serial number 1)


Two Standard Pros: (L to R) white with black headstock, spotless; black with original natural headstock


To join Bob as a Premier Collector, send an e-mail with photos and a description of your gear to rebecca@premierguitar.com

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Steph
on 10/17/2008 		Coolness, Bro! Man, what a difference Christ has made in your life, huh! Went from rags to riches, pauper to prince. He really does bring life and that more abundantly, just as He promised!!! Looks like He's been active giving you the desires of your heart as you have set your affections on Him! Man, what a testimony of God's grace and love - a love stronger than death! Great collection! Turning everything over to Christ surely had it's cost (everything) but truly had it's gain! "He is no fool who gives what he can not keep to gain what he can not lose." -Jim Elliott
W
on 10/17/2008 		An impressive collection indeed... I will submit two guitars to your site in the near future (hopefully). I have two Custom Pro's, one fireburst and one pearlwhite. I'll get back to you guys on www.valleyartsguitars.com!
Doc Caudill
on 09/19/2008 		Wow, Bob! I didn't know you had quite so many. I sure wish you would have ended up with my natural quilt that Mike built for the '92 NAMM show! It's great to know another Christian brother like you who loves the Lord and still is a screaming rocking guitarist! Thanks for sharing!
Mark S.
on 09/13/2008 		Impressive collection Bob, but I already knew you were a VA addict! Let me know when you're ready to buy my my Valley Arts Larry Carlton Signatures (#61 and #67). You need to add these to your arsenal! Mark in Chicago (mps1156@aol.com)
six
on 09/12/2008 		Hey Bob! Helen is looking real pretty these days....:-))
Joe Paolozzi
on 09/11/2008 		Bob, Where are the cool bass guitars? Been to any good races this year?
STT
on 09/11/2008 		That tele with the hummers is bad ass
Dean Burris
on 09/11/2008 		Bob, these guitars are awesome and so is your ability to play them! Thank you for glorifying God and blessing us with the sound of these beautiful instruments each Sunday!
Lynda Bouck
on 09/11/2008 		Hi Bob & Jennifer! I must show my son, Skylar, this!! He will go nuts over it as he plays guitar and is completely obsessed. What a collection!
Guitars4Stars.com
on 09/11/2008 		Great guitars Brother - Valley Arts rocks.....Chris@guitars4Stars.com



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