New 1973 Guild D25 - some questions

[adorshki]

So am I hearing that I should spend the $$ to fix it up because then I will have a solid guitar with no issues? Or should I send it back and look for a local arch-back D25 that I can actually play before I buy? Decisions, decisions. Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Hi DM: I would send it back, just because I'm that finicky. I thought I posted this but nmaybe it was on a different thread. If I was in the market for a used Guild that I couldn't play first, the ONLY place I'd look is right here. After you've hung around for a while you'll understand that everybody here loves the brand so much that they want to be sure the next owner knows exactly what he's getting. We've seen guys join who are just out to make a killing selling a guitar they know/care nothing about, only to find out this is the most knowledgable group of folks ON THE PLANET about Guilds. Then they're off to EBAY, see where I'm going with this? Most (Eek)bay sellers are just out to make a buck. Members here who need to sell a guitar usually go to Ebay as a last resort, AFTER they make sure to let folks here know what's up. Members here are more llikely to get first pass at some cherry items....See what I mean?
All-hog flatbacks are a little more rare than archbacks.
Bluesypicky and I have a running humorous debate about flat vs arched. You should try to find an archback to compare. Other archback models are D4s, and D15s, but D25's after '75 up through 2001 for sure are going to be Westerly archbacks and are probably the most common ones..There's a LOT to be said for being able to play an axe before you buy, and you now have a whole new set of things to watch out for.
IN any case, best wishes, and good luck!

 

[adorshki]

BTW, have you seen this:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=18758
D25 for sale by member here. This'll give you an idea of what to look for.

 

[bluesypicky]

Bluesypicky and I have a running humorous debate about flat vs arched.

....and we both agreed that flat backs sounded better.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[adorshki]

Bluesypicky and I have a running humorous debate about flat vs arched.

....and we both agreed that flat backs sounded better.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

No, you said archbacks don't quack right. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[dmw]

Thanks everyone

This has been very helpful. The guitar is going back. This particular guitar is just not one that does as much for me as I would expect given how much it would ultimately cost. I think I may be an archback guy. I like the deep bass. I think I will just try to find something that I can see and play before I buy. The hunt goes on....

 

[fastblueheeler]

Even though I'm a complete noob here, that's what I would do. I've been burned a few times on ebay but only because I didn't ask the right or enough questions. I'm trying to get smarter, that's why I'm here. :idea:

 

[MAM]

If I may...Take the time and the money to get it done right. You will be elated. Had a D25 arch-back from the 70's. "Had" being the operative. I miss it more than anything else I play or have played.

 

[dmw]

BTW, have you seen this:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=18758
D25 for sale by member here. This'll give you an idea of what to look for.

Just bought it. Thanks for the lead!

 

[dmw]

Man, that was night and day!

Buying from someone on LTG was a great idea. I bought eastcoastbuzz's 1979 D25M. It was so refreshing to buy from someone who knew what they are talking about. The guitar arrived and was totally as-described (or better). It is a beautiful guitar, plays like butter and sounds great. It wasn't that much more $$ than the one I got off ebay that had several issues. Definitely the way to go.

 

[eastcoastbuzz]

Thanks to adorshki for the assist and thanks to Dave for the purchase. I'll have my D40 back in another week or so (I'm using the $ from the D25 sale to get a refret and some other repairs). This one was a win -win!