1975 F212XL

[dapmdave]

OK... my continuing search for a nice Guild 12 may take me on the road on Monday. A 75 F-212 XL, in mint condition, according to the seller. We'll see, of course, but if true, what's this thing worth? Prices seem to be all over the map.

Dave

 

[killdeer43]

Dave,

If I'm reading correctly, my Blue Book says 1,200-1,450 in excellent condition; 900-1,050 in average condition.

Good luck,
Joe

 

[dapmdave]

Dave,

If I'm reading correctly, my Blue Book says 1,200-1,450 in excellent condition; 900-1,050 in average condition.

Good luck,
Joe

Uh oh. You are stoking my GAS attack!

Dave

 

[Nigel Wickwire]

I don't know if you are set on an F212XL, or if a F212 will do, but there's one here:

http://letstalkguild.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15733

~nw

 

[dapmdave]

I don't know if you are set on an F212XL, or if a F212 will do, but there's one here:

http://letstalkguild.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15733

~nw

Thanks, Nigel. The one I'm considering is (said to be, at least) flawless, considerably less money, and within driving distance. We'll see how it goes... may be gone before I get to see it.

Dave

 

[killdeer43]

Uh oh. You are stoking my GAS attack!
Dave

That's what this forum is (in)famous for doing....stoking GAS. :lol:
There's no known remedy, so do what you have to do. Also, drive carefully on the way home with your new Guild!

Joe

 

[bluesypicky]

OK... my continuing search for a nice Guild 12 may take me on the road on Monday. A 75 F-212 XL, in mint condition, according to the seller. We'll see, of course, but if true, what's this thing worth? Prices seem to be all over the map.

Dave

Told ya... It's 12 strings season! Get them while they're hot!
Myself, Joe, now you Dave, and I think Jimbow has the fever also and might very well be next....
I hope you can get it Dave, the sound is overwhelming. I actually just put my 212 down after making myself dizzy playing good old Hotel California on it... It is soooo rich, harmonics are flying all over the room, you could spend the night just picking the same chord! :lol:
It wouldn't happen to be in my neck of the woods no? I'm off Monday it would be a pleasure to hook up with you again...

 

[12stringer]

OK... my continuing search for a nice Guild 12 may take me on the road on Monday. A 75 F-212 XL, in mint condition, according to the seller. We'll see, of course, but if true, what's this thing worth? Prices seem to be all over the map.

Dave

Told ya... It's 12 strings season! ... I actually just put my 212 down after making myself dizzy playing good old Hotel California on it... It is soooo rich, harmonics are flying all over the room, you could spend the night just picking the same chord! :lol:

Welcome to the 12 string side of life...you will never be the same again. :lol: And that's a good thing...tons of music will be made and played. :wink:

 

[dapmdave]

Well, I don't know if it's happening, yet.

Actually, over the years I've had a couple of 12'ers, but they were not especially good instruments. I think the first was an EKO (guitar version of a FIAT), then a Framus (strange but interesting), and maybe a Yamaha in there, too. It was the 70s. I know those of you who were there will understand if I can't remember it clearly.

But I've always found them to fascinating instruments, and I'd love to have a good one. So it'll be a Guild.

Dave

 

[killdeer43]

But I've always found them to fascinating instruments, and I'd love to have a good one. So it'll be a Guild.

Dave

It has to be a Guild. They're just the best 12 strings going, and have been for quite some time, IMHO.

But then, I'm only entitled to MHO :wink:
Joe

 

[bluesypicky]

Dave,

Just play one, you won't find it fascinating, you will find it necessary (to own it)..... :lol:
But if you're giving up on this one, and it's a good deal, let us know where!!!! You know I'm always up for some driving... :mrgreen:

Pascal

 

[taabru45]

But I've always found them to fascinating instruments, and I'd love to have a good one. So it'll be a Guild.

Dave

It has to be a Guild. They're just the best 12 strings going, and have been for quite some time, IMHO.

But then, I'm only entitled to MHO :wink:
Joe

Joe thats your MO not your MHO....... :lol: :lol: Steffan

 

[killdeer43]

Joe thats your MO not your MHO....... :lol: :lol: Steffan

Not to be confused with my HMO! :wink:

Joe

 

[dapmdave]

Dave,

Just play one, you won't find it fascinating, you will find it necessary (to own it)..... :lol:
But if you're giving up on this one, and it's a good deal, let us know where!!!! You know I'm always up for some driving... :mrgreen:

Pascal

Pascal,

If I don't get it, then it probably sold before I could see it. :wink:

Dave

 

[dapmdave]

Well, this particular F212XL went to some other Guild-o-phile. I'll stay in a low-key hunt.

Dave

 

[12 string]

Hang in there, Dave, there's lot's of them out there!

' Strang