West R Lee
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wileypickett said:
Glenn,
It seems like it's been mentioned here that some left over BRW was used in the early 70's. Lucky bugger!
West
1967 Guild D50 (Brazilian), back from the Guild Repair Shop!
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Glenn,
It seems like it's been mentioned here that some left over BRW was used in the early 70's. Lucky bugger!
West
Dubbaround
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May I ask what the trip through the Guild healing center cost? I would be tempted to send my D25 there if the money was right.
AWESOME guitar, and great write-up. I do envy you!
AWESOME guitar, and great write-up. I do envy you!
Thanks for posting about the repair, Glenn!!! God, that is beautiful. Ready for its next 40 years of life! Wow!!!
Oh, yeah, and ditto on the request for some pictures of that amazing back!
Oh, yeah, and ditto on the request for some pictures of that amazing back!
wileypickett
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Taking into account all the repair work the guitar needed, getting it in and out of the shop for under a grand was (IMO) quite reasonable, especially considering the quality and thoroughness of the job Kim and Co. did.
Having got the guitar so cheap, I felt I could justify investing in its rehabilitation. (And after playing the guitar for a week, I felt like I had an obligation to do right by it!)
The seller, knowing the guitar needed attention, sold it to me for 700 dollars. (I found Guilds with Brazilian sides and back going for four grand and up on eBay, even restored examples.)
BTW!, I meant to also mention that Guild had it ready for me AHEAD of schedule. Kim had estimated five weeks for the repair; it was ready in less than four.
Having got the guitar so cheap, I felt I could justify investing in its rehabilitation. (And after playing the guitar for a week, I felt like I had an obligation to do right by it!)
The seller, knowing the guitar needed attention, sold it to me for 700 dollars. (I found Guilds with Brazilian sides and back going for four grand and up on eBay, even restored examples.)
BTW!, I meant to also mention that Guild had it ready for me AHEAD of schedule. Kim had estimated five weeks for the repair; it was ready in less than four.
Dubbaround
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Thank you Glenn!
I keep thinking how nice it would be to have the swamis and gurus there in New Hartford lay a healing on my poor old swaybacked nag...no cracks, neck seems to be attached, frets worn thin, saddle changed out, nut and bridge are plastic...ten thousand nicks bumps and scrapes...and that shamefully ugly nut brown "Mahogany" stain color....
If I thought they could completely refinish it and transform it into a Sunburst....and not lose the mojo it has sound wise...I'd do it. Not sure a refinish would keep the amazing sounds.
Or, if you'll pardon the flagrant plagiarism:
"sizzling vibrations spreading in the air like a wave of beautiful summer breezes."
:mrgreen:
I keep thinking how nice it would be to have the swamis and gurus there in New Hartford lay a healing on my poor old swaybacked nag...no cracks, neck seems to be attached, frets worn thin, saddle changed out, nut and bridge are plastic...ten thousand nicks bumps and scrapes...and that shamefully ugly nut brown "Mahogany" stain color....
If I thought they could completely refinish it and transform it into a Sunburst....and not lose the mojo it has sound wise...I'd do it. Not sure a refinish would keep the amazing sounds.
Or, if you'll pardon the flagrant plagiarism:
"sizzling vibrations spreading in the air like a wave of beautiful summer breezes."
:mrgreen:
wileypickett
Enlightened Member
You're in New Hampshire -- that's within shouting distance. You could go talk to 'em about it and see what they say -- and then decide if you want to commit to the work. Wouldn't cost you nothin' but the gas and your time.
Are you coming to LMG 2012? Bring it with you!
Are you coming to LMG 2012? Bring it with you!
If you love the sound of the guitar the way it is, I wouldn't recommend refinishing just for cosmetic reasons. The age of the finish, thickness etc. plays a major role in the sound of an acoustic instrument.Dubbaround said:
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What is LMG?wileypickett said:
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Dub, see this thread. Feel free to contact them:http://www.letstalkguild.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=31387Dubbaround said:
RussB
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WOW!
They're doing nice work. I look forward to getting my F-50 re-furbed
They're doing nice work. I look forward to getting my F-50 re-furbed