johnbiscuti
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Quick question - do any Guild flattop acoustics, new or otherwise, have a 1.75" nut width?
Thanks!
Thanks!
The only New Hartford-made Guilds that I know of with the 1 3/4 nut are the F-30 Standard and F-30R Standard. The other Standards (D-40, D-50 and F-50) are 1 11/16.
So your choice is limited to two American-made F-30's and the Chinese made F-130 or F-130R.
Neal
Additionally, the A25 and A50 out of Westerly are 1 3/4" nuts. I think that most if not all of the "Contemporary" Series out of Tacoma were also 1 3/4". I think that's about it for the American-made Guild 6 strings.
Is there someplace that would summarize the models in the contemporary series? I'd like to know if there are any 1.75 nut on OM or 00 body sized US made Guilds. I've been all over the internet looking for some basic sizing information on the older/used models.
I'm far from an expert on these, but I know there was the CO range with an F30 sized body, and a CV series with an F40 sized body. Both of them came in combinations of spruce or cedar tops, combined with maple, mahogany, or rosewood bodies, with or without cutaway. There was even a dreadnought model, but there weren't many of them made. All appear to have 1 3/4" nuts.
You know, if you find the right guitar and you're up to the challenge, you can have a nice 1 13/16' nut.
That which was a 12 string became a 6 string. It takes a little time and patience but it can happen. Plus, it's a great bonding experience. :tranquillity:
Just sayin',
Joe
Keep in mind the neck profile as well. I had a mid '90s F30 that, while having a 1&11/16" nut, had a large C-shaped neck profile that made the string spacing feel much larger than it actually was. So far, it was one of my favorite necks played. That neck, however, was placed on a body slightly more narrow and shallow than a standard Martin 000 size. That, paired with unscalloped bracing made for a fairly boring and weak guitar.Thanks. From what I think I know, the F30 body style seemed to change depth (lower bout width too?) from the 60s through today so I'm never quite sure what size any of those F30s really are. I believe the F40 is pretty much full dread size. I have a shoulder problem any time I can't comfortably tuck the guitar under it. Since I also prefer the 1.75 nut it doesn't seem to leave many old Guilds to fit me. But I'll continue to keep my eyes open and see what may be out there. I'm really loving my F130 and would love to try some of the old US made ones.
Keep in mind the neck profile as well. I had a mid '90s F30 that, while having a 1&11/16" nut, had a large C-shaped neck profile that made the string spacing feel much larger than it actually was. So far, it was one of my favorite necks played. That neck, however, was placed on a body slightly more narrow and shallow than a standard Martin 000 size. That, paired with unscalloped bracing made for a fairly boring and weak guitar.
Well, I don't know about the "genius" part but it was a fun project and just something I wanted to do. I did the conversion over one month, keeping in mind all the time involved with allowing various glues/stains, etc. to dry/set, etc.Joe, you converted an F112 to a 6? That is genius. How long did it take? What does it sound like? Very intrigued...and probably very late to this party.
Keep in mind the neck profile as well. I had a mid '90s F30 that, while having a 1&11/16" nut, had a large C-shaped neck profile that made the string spacing feel much larger than it actually was. So far, it was one of my favorite necks played. That neck, however, was placed on a body slightly more narrow and shallow than a standard Martin 000 size. That, paired with unscalloped bracing made for a fairly boring and weak guitar.
They still wouldn't have the desirable string spacing at the bridge if that was also a requirement.
Hey Neal,Hey, Ridgemont, if you haven't done so, I suggest you try out a Tacoma and New Hartford F-30 Aragon with the red spruce top. Tone and volume you never would imagine getting out of an orchestra body. Every bit as deep and loud as my dreads. And while also having a 1 11/16ths nut like the dreads, I find the neck to be super and playability superb. My "new" '07 F-30SB is quickly becoming my favorite guitar for finger-picking and strumming.
Neal
'71 D-25BR
'73 D-35NT
'77 D-50NT
'81 D-212SB
'07 F-30SB
Hey, Ridgemont, if you haven't done so, I suggest you try out a Tacoma and New Hartford F-30 Aragon with the red spruce top. Tone and volume you never would imagine getting out of an orchestra body. Every bit as deep and loud as my dreads. And while also having a 1 11/16ths nut like the dreads, I find the neck to be super and playability superb. My "new" '07 F-30SB is quickly becoming my favorite guitar for finger-picking and strumming.
Neal
'71 D-25BR
'73 D-35NT
'77 D-50NT
'81 D-212SB
'07 F-30SB