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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
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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)

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Kevin
on 03/02/2011 		wrong link sorry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =-NV_K4o4f_Q
Kevin
on 03/02/2011 		I got this baby up for sale, contact me if interested
http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=-NV_K4o4f_Q
Owned and played by Søren Reiff who played with many big names including Lukather

email ks@originalt.dk
Jason
on 02/15/2011 		Alright, I figure your probably not going to part with any of these guitars, but I need to find another Valley Arts, would love a Lukather or California Pro. Any idea where I might find any, or what I should pay? Beautiful collection, I'm very jealous...Thanks slateland
tim
on 01/12/2011 		bob real nice collection. I have what looks like a custom pro lakther but mine has a bound body and neck, gold Floyd rose and grover tuners. looks like the Greg Bennett Royal line.can you help on what i have?
Joe
on 10/26/2009 		Bob,

Can you tell me about the interlocking neck?

Thanks
Brian Lowe
on 10/22/2009 		Bob,
I've always admired your collection, and to see you get some kudos for helping keep one of the greatest guitars alive and in public view...you rock man.
Bob Mattocks
on 07/30/2009 		2 Gil, thanks for the '2 cents', I appreciate it. Ya, the original owner had the guitar painted. I clipped away a little of the paint in the bridge pocket and revealed that it was originally Peach (salmon) color. I got the original pickguard but no pu's ... bummer!

Any questions about VA's or my collection, please send them to bob@valleyartsguitars.com Thanks!
PG
on 07/02/2009 		Hi Deanna, you could check out Vintage Guitar Pro's appraisal services, you get 10% off as a Premier Guitar reader by going to vintageguitarpro.com/pg
deanna
on 07/02/2009 		Hi. We have a VA 02406, model #BCP-5 and are trying to date it. What would be the best source for information? Thanks. deanna@tworiversmusic.com
bluzjamer
on 06/02/2009 		Nice collection. I've just acquired my first VA. Ser.# VA 01216. Trying to find some data on it without luck. Nice player but neck and middle Pu's seem very weak.



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