New Guild Owner Here

[fastblueheeler]

New member and happy owner of two Guilds; A 1995 DV52 HG NT that I found in a pawn shop a few weeks ago. I couldn't believe it and nearly broke my wrist pulling out my wallet. Not a scratch on it and it plays and sounds great. Also a Corona D25 that I traded for. It's a factory second and kind of a project guitar I suppose. Really bad finish, laid on thick with lots of orange peel. Some wet sanding and polishing has made it much nicer. The bad news is a badly cut saddle slot. It kicks up at the treble end so that the saddle doesn't lie flat in the slot. I've sanded the bottom of the saddle at one end as a temporary fix but plan on replacing the bridge. Even with it's faults I really like it and it's become the guitar I play most now. Maybe you give more attention to your children that have problems? Always been a big Guild fan and now I'm lucky enough to have two!

 

[Graham]

Welcome. Pull up a seat and sit a spell.

 

[killdeer43]

Welcome!
You're certainly off to a good start with those two Guilds.
And a DV52, no less! Yum!
Stick around and you'll enjoy everything Guild here, and then some.

Stay in tune,
Joe

 

[cjd-player]

Welcome Fast B.

Congrats on the guitar scores.
Both models have lots of fans here.

 

[coastie99]

Blue Heeler.

Australian ??

Well, even if you are, welcome to our lounge.

 

[twocorgis]

Blue Heeler.

Australian ??

Well, even if you are, welcome to our lounge.

Same here. I've got a couple of herding dogs. Blue Heelers are cool, too. Vet friend of mine has them.

 

[fastblueheeler]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Not an Ausie. I'm in Texas, originally from Illinois.
Gretchen the Blueheeler was the best dog I ever had. She's been gone over 3 years and I still miss her. If this was a dog forum I'd have you all in tears. :lol:

 

[GardMan]

The bad news is a badly cut saddle slot. It kicks up at the treble end so that the saddle doesn't lie flat in the slot. I've sanded the bottom of the saddle at one end as a temporary fix but plan on replacing the bridge.

A good luthier could probably route the saddle slot so that it was flat and level for you, for less $$$ than replacing the bridge. You might check into it...

 

[coastie99]

Not an Ausie.

Well, that's a comfort !! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[southernGuild]

Not an Ausie.

Well, that's a comfort !! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well.....all in all..........I HAVE to AGREE with Coastie!!!
WELCOME to YOU and that DV-52!!!
No shortage of dog lovers hee Too...........You are in good company here O Northern born Texan :lol: ENJOY!

 

[Treem]

Welcome to the LTG bro!!

Niiice Score!! :mrgreen: GUILD ROSEWOODS da BOMB!!! 8) 8) 8) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Post some pics, please! :mrgreen:

G-YAH!!

Treem 8)

 

[kyguild]

Man, startin' out with a DV-52, I'm jealous.... :wink:

 

[bluesypicky]

welcome.... D25 & DV52, two of the greatest dreads!!!!

 

[fastblueheeler]

The bad news is a badly cut saddle slot. It kicks up at the treble end so that the saddle doesn't lie flat in the slot. I've sanded the bottom of the saddle at one end as a temporary fix but plan on replacing the bridge.

A good luthier could probably route the saddle slot so that it was flat and level for you, for less $$$ than replacing the bridge. You might check into it...

You're right Gardman. That does make more sense. I'll check that out first.

 

[GardMan]

Oh... and welcome to LTG! (forgot that in my first post). D

 

[JerryR]

Welcome Fastblueheeler

You won't have so far to travel to the Arlington (DFW) get-together in July if you want to meet up with some of teh guys and have a general jam session. Sadly I can't make it there this year

 

[whoahhh]

Cool find!

I have a 96 DV-52 as well. Great dread! Congrats!

 

[evenkeel]

Welcome to LTG land. Love to see some pics!!!

 

[fastblueheeler]

Thanks, I'll post some pictures soon as I can.

Please tell me more about the Arlington get together in July Jerry.

 

[dapmdave]

Welcome! That's a couple of nice scores. I wish I could run across a pawnshop DV-52...

Dave