Harry,
Carter Vintage sent me two pics each of the neck/heel joint and the bridge. They did a really nice job, I must say.
Have you offered Carter's a cash deal? I would offer them a grand and see if they take it. I don't think I could get a grand for it on a private sale, by the way.
Harry,
Carter Vintage sent me two pics each of the neck/heel joint and the bridge. They did a really nice job, I must say.
Westerly: 1976 G-41
Nashville: 1999 C.S. Finesse, 2000 C.S. JF-65CE
New Hartford: 2010 GSR F-40 Cocobolo, 2012 GSR F-47Koa F.C. DTAR, 2013 Orpheum 12 Fret Slope
Wood
1971 D25 Br--ol' Flattop
2008 Santa Cruz D/PWM--wife's
https://soundcloud.com/woody-adams/sets/not-metal
"i think that you are the only one i know of that considers the 1973-1974 mahogany top/arch back D-25 a "holy grail" guitar"--mav
OK, NOW y'oughta go see it.
Lotta folks would rather choose their own luthier for that kind of work, and as you mentioned, it's probably well-deserved in a guitar that old, but if you think it looks good, that says a lot right there.
And now it's not on a "to do" list.
Seconding Westerly Wood's observation, at this point it's a matter of how you personally value the 2 guitars.
You've already got good "market price" feedback, now it's time to see if the 12-er really speaks to you.
Good luck!
Al
"Time May Change the Technique of Music But Never Its Mission " - Rachmaninoff
My 1st Guild: '96 Westerly D25NT "Hally" (10-31-96 stamped on heelblock)
#2: '01 Westerly F65ce "Blondie"
#3: '03 Corona D40e Richie Havens "Richie"
All bought new!
Adorski and Westerly Wood,
Many thanks for your opinions and encouragement. Carter also sent three pics of the case, a recent TKL in like new condition. I'm taking the plunge. My 1974 f-48, which appears to be the 6 string version of the 212xl is speaking to me loud and clear. It has much more mojo than the F-47MCE.
Westerly: 1976 G-41
Nashville: 1999 C.S. Finesse, 2000 C.S. JF-65CE
New Hartford: 2010 GSR F-40 Cocobolo, 2012 GSR F-47Koa F.C. DTAR, 2013 Orpheum 12 Fret Slope
I agree with you Rich, that it would make a good pair with your F-48. Well done and enjoy.
Treem
'94 DV-72 Sunshine #68
'87 JF-65 Sunburst #31
'84 D-64 Blonde #19
'74 SF-4 Blackfire
'73 S-100 Deluxe Blacknight
Fender Telecaster Sunburst
Fender Precision Bass Sunburst
59 Sano Twin Amp
Dude, as a Guild 12-string lover, you ain't gonna' get any flak from me. Do it. Pictures are required.
:)
Originally Posted by Neal
Guild 12-strings:Originally Posted by marcellis
1978 G-312NT (on its way to steve488)
1994 JF-30-12Bld (Westerly),
2006 F-512 (Tacoma),
2010 F-212XL STD (New Hartford) - "Connie"
2014 Orpheum 12 OOO SHRW (New Hartford)
Non-Guild 12s:
1970 Martin D-12-20
1980 Ibanez AW-75 (Series I)
1984 Taylor 655
I'm all in for the swap. I have always wanted an F212XL.
Congrats Rich! We have all been in that situation where the Want that you have for a Certain Guitar Outweighs the Monetary discrepancy in the situation. I would have the up most confidence in Carter's Repair Staff. While I have not bought from them directly I have a friend locally that does a lot of business with them and he has never been disappointed with their work. If the F47MCE is not bringing you enjoyment at the moment and the F212XL will, then you made the right decision. Can't wait to hear your review when you get it!
TX
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Guilds
Hoboken-1960 X175, 1961 SF-II
Westerly-1971 F612, 2000 SF-V, 1984 S284
Nashville C.S. SFIV-3 P90 w/Trem, 2000 JF65-CE
Corona-2003 Fleming F47-Brz RW, 2003 D55 50th Brz #10 of 50, 2003 SF-III-90
Conn-2011 GSR D50 Coco, 2011 F212XL STD, 2013 R30S, 2013 Orph Jumbo, 2014 Orph Burst 000-12 Fret 12 String S.H. RW, 2012 F50-DTAR, 2012 F50R Burst, 2012 F50R DTAR, 2013 F512 Burst, 2014 F512-DTAR, 2014 D55-RS, 2014 GSR X500D
Amps
70 T-bird 2x12
93 Sequoia
Thanks for all the comments, advice and support from LTG-ers. It means a lot to me.
Westerly: 1976 G-41
Nashville: 1999 C.S. Finesse, 2000 C.S. JF-65CE
New Hartford: 2010 GSR F-40 Cocobolo, 2012 GSR F-47Koa F.C. DTAR, 2013 Orpheum 12 Fret Slope