A Blast From The Past

[Tuberous]

Take a look at my little profile pic over to the left near "Tuberous". It's a picture of a Guild CA-100 Capri that I bought in the mid-70s and then sold to a friend in CA in the mid-80s. This weekend, I was browsing Reverb after purchasing another Starfire II (It's a Sickness), and I saw a similar CA-100 with a pickup on it.
https://reverb.com/item/69589852-guild-ca-100-1960-sunburst

The seller posted the serial number; I looked through my old files and found it to be my old guitar! I can't believe it. It's been almost 40 years! After much thought, I'm going to let it go; I'm not crazy about the refinish job or the pickup installation. It just doesn't look like "my guitar" anymore. But it brought back a bunch of nice memories. I wave it "hello!" wished it a great journey.


(back in the proverbial day with my CA-100 Capri)

 

[GGJaguar]

It's always fun to see former guitars in the wild.

 

[shihan]

Wow, that’s amazing. The odds on that turning up must be large.
I salute you for not buying it for the memories.
I’ll bet it’s a sweet guitar, though.

 

[walrus]

Great photo! You were playing that just through the microphone, right? I love it!

walrus

 

[ChasingGuitars]

There are a few of my old guitars I wish I still had

 

[davismanLV]

Wow! You and your Capri made a very handsome pair. What are the odds of this happening?? So cool. Thanks for sharing the story!!

 

[Opsimath]

Neat story.

I'da bought it.

 

[Tuberous]

So... after more thinking, and urging from friends and family, I realized that it was a unique opportunity. So I made an offer and it was accepted. It'll come back after all. 'Kind of excited, actually. Thanks everyone, for your comments and encouragement. I'll report back with a photo or two once it arrives.

 

[GGJaguar]

Cool and congrats! I love a good boomerang guitar story.

 

[Rich Cohen]

This is a VERY interesting post. Thanks!

 

[davismanLV]

Talking people OUT of buying a guitar isn't really our strong suit, here. Especially one you've owned years ago. We love a good reunion story! Can't wait for your N(O)GD post. (new old Guild day)

 

[Opsimath]

So... after more thinking, and urging from friends and family, I realized that it was a unique opportunity. So I made an offer and it was accepted. It'll come back after all. 'Kind of excited, actually. Thanks everyone, for your comments and encouragement. I'll report back with a photo or two once it arrives.

Will you be recreating your photo from above? That would be pretty neat!

 

[Tuberous]

Together again. After a multi-owner journey.

 

[GGJaguar]

Together again.

Awesome! I bet the memories are flooding back in.

 

[walrus]

Very cool! Congratulations on the reunion!

walrus

 

[SFIV1967]

Together again. After a multi-owner journey.

Congratulations! And you need to turn the truss rod cover around...

Ralf

 

[HeyMikey]

Together again. After a multi-owner journey.

Fantastic! One in a million kind of opportunity for sure.

 

[Tuberous]

Congratulations! And you need to turn the truss rod cover around...

Ralf

I thought something looked a little odd. Thanks!

 

[mavuser]

such a cool story. plus u have a pedal steel! and an Antarctica hat. you're having a good day buddy!

 

[Norrissey]

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing. That refin doesn't look too bad at all!