bbmclean1st
Junior Member
/Users/user/Desktop/Guild F212.JPGHey there. I'm a new guy here, but have used the site in the past as a reference. I picked up my 4th Guild today off Craigslist for what I consider a hell of a deal - 1968 F-212 for $525 out the door. Serial number AN 1840. It's also got a Fishman pickup, which I will likely remove to give the guitar a fully vintage look. The strings are shot but the guitar does sound great regardless. The bridge looks to have been re-glued and has a crack running horizontally through the string pegs. The neck appears to have likely been regaled to the body as well. I'd say these jobs were performed by a B+ Luthier. Both repairs are solid, but some glue is visible. There's a couple stable top cracks around the sound hole and a slight bit of warp there as well. the back and sides are in great shape as is the neck for the most part. There's is a crack around the headstock, which I find a bit odd. Ive included photos below. All in all, the guitar plays quite well (Even with filthy strings) and seems solid. None of the cracks/repairs are moving at all. I'll likely be taking it to a quality Luthier (Manny Salvador NYC) tomorrow to make any fixes he thinks it should get to ensure it's future.
I'm basically wondering if this was indeed a great deal and what the opinion of this guitar's condition is. I've searched around for '68 F212 and they're all in the $1200 ++ range, though there aren't a lot out there. Depending on how I get this bad boy cleaned up will probably decide whether I keep or sell. I've also got a JF30-12 made in Corona that is an excellent guitar but much different than this. The JF is built like a tank and can really take a punch. At first play, this guitar seems much better for finger picking. Will follow up with post cleanup/restoration photos when available. Thanks. - Brendan
*Not sure if I'm able to post photos - will post if I can
I'm basically wondering if this was indeed a great deal and what the opinion of this guitar's condition is. I've searched around for '68 F212 and they're all in the $1200 ++ range, though there aren't a lot out there. Depending on how I get this bad boy cleaned up will probably decide whether I keep or sell. I've also got a JF30-12 made in Corona that is an excellent guitar but much different than this. The JF is built like a tank and can really take a punch. At first play, this guitar seems much better for finger picking. Will follow up with post cleanup/restoration photos when available. Thanks. - Brendan
*Not sure if I'm able to post photos - will post if I can