Played a few today...

[Bill Ashton]

REALLY didn't want to go into work this morning (just part time at the fire academy since I have retired), so I made a side trip to Worcester and a stop at our favorite Guild dealer.

Last time I was in, the only new piece of interest was a GAD JF30-12. I played it briefly and was smitten with its neck profile, so today was the excuse to try it again. Well, still like the neck profile, but the strings weren't where my fingers wanted them to be! Hmmm, kinda high action...either needs some truss rod tightening (two allen screws just inside the sound hole) or a neck reset! Carl was advised...

So then, for just double the price but significantly less than list price, I tried the new NH 512 hanging there. OH! About 1/3 to 1/2 more volume, strings seemed to be where my fingers wanted them , but not crazy about the neck profile. But I couldn't make a mistake on it...somebody is telling me something. It'll be while before I can muster up the courage to tell she-who-must-be-obeyed that another one is coming home...

However Bill's Pick-of-the-Day would have to be a NH D-40 hanging there. Just a real nice guitar, played well, very balanced sound, understated elegance. A little pricey I think, but a very nice spruce/mahogany guitar. While at LMG 2010 I had to tip my hat to the D50's (both Standard and Traditional), this D40 was the one if someone is looking for a good 'un...

My observations, your mileage may vary...

 

[chazmo]

Nice, Bill! So, they got another F-512 in at Union, eh? Outstanding. I think Carl knows my weaknesses and he panders to 'em. Bastid!

 

[FNG]

I think those D-40s and 50s are destined to be classic dreads.

 

[walrus]

Union Music is a great store - we are lucky to be near it!

walrus

 

[dogberry]

Wonder when any of those NH Guilds will make there way to the upper left corner. sigh.

 

[bluesypicky]

It'll be while before I can muster up the courage to tell she-who-must-be-obeyed that another one is coming home...

Hey Bill!
So what?!! She'll be mad at you for a few days (weeks?), you'll have to eat canned food for a while, but it's a 512 we're talking about here!!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

:lol:

 

[chazmo]

Wonder when any of those NH Guilds will make there way to the upper left corner. sigh.

Dog,

Do you get any kind of weird feeling out your way since Tacoma was closed down? We haven't talked about that at all here on LTG, but I don't think we have any ex-Tacoma employees on board. I always found that a little odd.

Anyway, I have no doubt they'll start getting out your way soon. The question is whether your dealers out there keep the faith.

 

[twocorgis]

However Bill's Pick-of-the-Day would have to be a NH D-40 hanging there. Just a real nice guitar, played well, very balanced sound, understated elegance. A little pricey I think, but a very nice spruce/mahogany guitar. While at LMG 2010 I had to tip my hat to the D50's (both Standard and Traditional), this D40 was the one if someone is looking for a good 'un...

Bill,

A NH D40 is the latest addition to the herd! That makes three guitars (well two guitars and one bass) in two weeks. I told SWMBO that it's only a net gain of one, as I sold two to SouthernGuild. It'll be here tomorrow and I can't wait. I LOVED the D40 and D50 that I played on the factory tour. Other than that GSR F30, they were my favorites.

Pics surely to follow!

 

[adorshki]

A NH D40 is the latest addition to the herd! That makes three guitars (well two guitars and one bass) in two weeks. I told SWMBO that it's only a net gain of one, as I sold two to SouthernGuild. It'll be here tomorrow and I can't wait. I LOVED the D40 and D50 that I played on the factory tour. Other than that GSR F30, they were my favorites.
Pics surely to follow!

Sandy, so sorry to hear of your relapse. Surely if you look hard enough you'll be able to find a meeting somewhere and find your way back "on the wagon"? My PM is still always open.
Sincere best wishes,
Al

 

[twocorgis]

[Sandy, so sorry to hear of your relapse. Surely if you look hard enough you'll be able to find a meeting somewhere and find your way back "on the wagon"? My PM is still always open.
Sincere best wishes,
Al

Hey Al, I'm just following Guildzilla's 12 Step Program! :lol:

 

[chazmo]

Nice choice, Sandy. Best wishes in the arrival of your new D-40!

 

[adorshki]

Hey Al, I'm just following Guildzilla's 12 Step Program! :lol:

So it's a "friend of Guild's" rather than a "friend of Bill's", eh? Oh well as long as that Martin doesn't become a stumbling block I suppose it's the best we can hope for.... :lol:

 

[twocorgis]

Nice choice, Sandy. Best wishes in the arrival of your new D-40!

Thanks Chaz. The D40 arrives tomorrow, which is going to be a really tough day. I lost a good friend last night who was not only the best supplier I had (I do a lot of buying for our company), he was an absolute sweetheart of a guy. 50 years old. Massive heart attack. Left behind a wife and two kids. As in Jewish tradition, the funeral is ASAP; tomorrow at noon. Not going to be fun.

Hopefully the new D40 will take a little of the sting out.

 

[Scratch]

My observation since you asked: D-40s rock... The 'hog' by which I compare others... Mine is Tacoma-built. Hope the NH models are up to that standard...

 

[Bill Ashton]

Well, I will have to sell a few fire helmets, and then probably thin out the amps...and then maybe "She" will be amused...

OH, I forgot, daughter got hit yesterday in the Duncan Donuts parking lot...Hyundai Sonata vs Ford F350 pickup truck...my Sonata should have turned to dust, but it got the better of the F350 !!! Hmmm, not making them like they used to I guess. Well, all are OK, the car is still drivable, but this week's work at the fire academy goes down the drain for the deductable (not to mention the surcharge we'll probably get)

That 12 is a LONG way off...(CHAZ! Don't tell Carl!)

 

[Bill Ashton]

Sandy, I didn't see your other message. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Frankly, I don't think the D40 will help...but think good things about him, help his wife and family out as you are able/is appropriate, and the D40's time will come.

Best regards and thoughts,

Bill

 

[twocorgis]

My observation since you asked: D-40s rock... The 'hog' by which I compare others... Mine is Tacoma-built. Hope the NH models are up to that standard...

Agreed Scratch. I've always wanted one to go with my D50, and that was only compounded by playing a couple of them at the factory tour. I'm hoping that this one will be as good as the ones I played there, and as most of the production advances that they've made in New Hartford are aimed towards consistency, I have great expectations.

 

[West R Lee]

Well, I will have to sell a few fire helmets, and then probably thin out the amps...and then maybe "She" will be amused...

OH, I forgot, daughter got hit yesterday in the Duncan Donuts parking lot...Hyundai Sonata vs Ford F350 pickup truck...my Sonata should have turned to dust, but it got the better of the F350 !!! Hmmm, not making them like they used to I guess. Well, all are OK, the car is still drivable, but this week's work at the fire academy goes down the drain for the deductable (not to mention the surcharge we'll probably get)

That 12 is a LONG way off...(CHAZ! Don't tell Carl!)

Are you a fireman Bill?

West

 

[FNG]

No..Bill is a Fire Marshall.

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/ ... 8909204760

:lol:

 

[twocorgis]

Sandy, I didn't see your other message. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Frankly, I don't think the D40 will help...but think good things about him, help his wife and family out as you are able/is appropriate, and the D40's time will come. Bill

Thanks Bill. This is going to be a really difficult funeral. Everybody (including me) is still in shock.