Guild CR-01 Crossroads w/ Pics

[count_scrofula]

Okay, I described it earlier, but here are the pics. I couldn't find any dings, marks, scratches to show. I'd have to say near mint condition. Multiple binding on head and body has 3 cream and two black layers. Pearloid G-shield. Serial number is FA000018...number 18 of 97 ever made. Maple neck has a beautiful tiger stripe. OHS black case with black plush lining, G-Shield and peaked GUILD logo on the case.

Fat guy reflected in the high gloss finish is NOT included. More pics can be taken...I just realized I didn't take one of the entire front.

Still asking $1200 plus shipping. Might (emphasize might) consider a lesser model acoustic Guild plus cash, but leaning more to all cash.

 

[count_scrofula]

Wow, not even a single comment...heck, while I am trying to sell it, I'm also looking for some attention! Show the love, folks!

 

[matsickma]

Hi count,

Very nice looking Crossroad. In the past I owned a blond one and a deep red colored Crossroad. This is the first time I am seeing a black one. Very sharp.

On both of the Crossroads I owned the electronics were a little different. The Blond had a passive SD pickup that ran into a seperate preamp that went into the Fishman. I think it was one of the first of the Crossroad models. The electronics were very unusual for a Crossroad but it all looked origional. The "red" one is similar to your black model. I found the neck pickup didn't have much upper tone that may have been a problem with the electronics. How would you describe the tone of the neck pickup on your guitar?

I appreciate your earlier reference on the versatility of the Crossroad for playing songs by 'Tull and Yes.

M

 

[count_scrofula]

Hey Mat--everyone I've seen has the EMG dual pickup. I think the tone of both pickups in the emg package is pretty good, although not as big and thick as a comparable strat neck pup or lp neck pup. Like most guitars that try to do everything (say a Parker or a Godin LGX) it has compromises that keep it from being a great one trick pony. I never liked the Parkers I tried, but I had a godin that I liked a lot more for the electronic side, but was no where near as good on the acoustic side, which I think is due to the Crossroads having a hollow body and a string-through top acoustic saddle design versus the godin which was a slab.

I think I do have a buyer, but I need to pm him next to make sure.

As for the tull and yes references, they were the first things to come to mind when I tried to think of songs we all remember that have the big acoustic and electric parts. Maybe I should have mentioned some song about a stairway as well..

 

[hideglue]

Hi Count,

The Crossroads design has always intrigued me - though sorry, I'm not in the market for one. But out of curiosity - does yours have the lead weights in the lower bouts?

 

[count_scrofula]

Lead weights!?! Not that I ever noticed, but I'll check it next time I take out the battery.

 

[matsickma]

Hey hideglue,

What do you ever plan to do with your pair of Crossroad bodies? I once saw a beauty of a "Crossroad" that was set up as a dual pickup electric. If my memory serves me correctly it also has a Guild "harp" stop. I never found out if it also contained Fishman electronics as it popped up on eBay by a dealer who then terminated the auction within a day. I figured it was bought off-line.

Tracking down a loose Crossroad neck would be tough but that neck of a Crossroad is quite attractive with the extra head binding and curly maple neck. If I recall the Crossroad has a Fenderish 25.5 inch long scale neck.

M

 

[hideglue]

Hey hideglue,

What do you ever plan to do with your pair of Crossroad bodies?

I ask myself that more & more often

Tracking down a loose Crossroad neck would be tough...

matsickma,

You're telling me. I originally planned on using a stray Tele neck, but quickly realised the neck pocket is far too deep. Duh.

 

[count_scrofula]

YEah, it is a 25 1/2" scale neck. It is one of the very few (if not only) bound G-shield heads that has an unbound dot marker neck, kind of the opposite of a "setzer" bluesbird I used to have, that had an ugly spade-shaped pointy screened head but a beautifully bound ebony fretboard with the block and triangle inlays.

I think the deluxe head and simple neck does have an understated elegance to it.

 

[coastie99]

How many of these were made with the rare and highly-desirable Scrofulus top ?

What Tull-stuff do you essay on this your Count-ness ?

 

[hansmoust]

I think I do have a buyer, but I need to pm him next to make sure.

Hi Count,

Looks like we should be able to work this out. Consider it sold. We probably make somebody very happy!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[count_scrofula]

Please consider the Crossroads sold. See you in Arlington, Hans!

 

[krysh]

...We probably make somebody very happy!...

you both do,
thanks a lot.