Hi everybody,
A 1981 D-50 just popped up on craigslist. I checked it out, and while i'm not totally sure about the sound (I need to play it again in a better environment), it played good enough for me to continue thinking about it.
It's got a decent amount of wear for a 28 yr old guitar, none of which concerns me except for a long crack in the top. It seems to be relatively stable (it didn't budge when i pressed on it)but it runs from the pickguard to the edge by the strap peg. It hasn't been repaired, but the seller says his tech told him it wasn't a big deal. There also appears to be the beginning of a crack at the soundhole by where the neck joins.
He's asking $600, which would be a steal without the cracks. With the cracks? I have no idea. I'd be curious to know what you (experts) think about this deal? Would the cracks significantly affect the sound? Or the intonation (it did need a setup)?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
thanks.
A 1981 D-50 just popped up on craigslist. I checked it out, and while i'm not totally sure about the sound (I need to play it again in a better environment), it played good enough for me to continue thinking about it.
It's got a decent amount of wear for a 28 yr old guitar, none of which concerns me except for a long crack in the top. It seems to be relatively stable (it didn't budge when i pressed on it)but it runs from the pickguard to the edge by the strap peg. It hasn't been repaired, but the seller says his tech told him it wasn't a big deal. There also appears to be the beginning of a crack at the soundhole by where the neck joins.
He's asking $600, which would be a steal without the cracks. With the cracks? I have no idea. I'd be curious to know what you (experts) think about this deal? Would the cracks significantly affect the sound? Or the intonation (it did need a setup)?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
thanks.