T50 Slim

[Aarfy]

I am looking at an ad for a t50 slim. No year details etc, only one pic. It’s local so can go play - I have a 1959 or early 60s Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gent which is a stunner, but I’m interested in expanding my electric collection. Any thoughts on the T50 generally, or pricing etc ? Any help would be much appreciated!
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[F30]

I would grab the chance at playing that guitar. Can't find one of those locally. I really like the thin body non cutaway no nonsense simplicity of those.

 

[SFIV1967]

There was a recent discussion about the T-50, sure depends if you talk about a vintage one or a reissue. The discussion was about the reissue: https://letstalkguild.com/ltg/index.php?threads/do-you-own-a-t-50-slim.202743/

Ralf

 

[Aarfy]

Thabks, Ralph!

I think it’s a reissue and waiting to hear back—- I’d love a vintage if possible but get the distinct impression they are rare.

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[walrus]

One just popped on eBay today:

1966 Vintage Guild T50 Slim Archtop Hollowbody Single Coil Guitar | eBay

This guitar is all original. It has been tested and works fine. There is however slight buzzing when plugged in. Except Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico.

www.ebay.com

walrus

 

[Aarfy]

Does anyone know if the T50 slim ever has the chesterfield? Just curious as I look around. Thanks!

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[The Guilds of Grot]

EDIT: [ I was confused!].

Just to make sure, if we're talking about a T50 "Slim", we are talking about the The Newark Street "re-issue". The original vintage T50 was a Cordoba. (Thanks Walrus!)

So if you are asking about the vintage T50's no I don't believe they ever got a Chesterfield. Nor did the full body X-50 or A-50.

 

[walrus]

I thought the T-100 was a "Slim Jim"? I never heard the T-50 called that, but I could be wrong.

The "T" in T50 means "Thin", to differentiate it from the X-50, which had a wider body.

walrus

 

[Aarfy]

This is very helpful- thanks to both!