tarheelguild
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I just got back from visiting my old stomping grounds of NYC. While visiting the West Village, my wife and I dropped into the famous guitar shop owned by Matt Umanov, on Bleecker St. They have a '78 F50 in beautiful condition. Unfortunately, this example looked a lot better than it sounded. I asked my wife (who doesn't play) what she thought and she said it sounded "weak and tinny". I had to agree. To my ears, the guitar sounded like the body was full of foam rubber. It had no resonance or warmth and sounded dead. After playing it a few minutes, I looked at the price tag and it was $2598 (I guess being in NYC hiked the price a bit)!! This was the first time I'd ever held and played an F50 and it sure was a disappointment. To be sure it was set up beautifully and was in excellent condition, but the sound... well.
Just thought I had to report this sighting on LTG. Thoughts and comments from any of you F50 owners out there?
Tony
'84 D40
'96 D25 CH
'96 D4
'98 D225
'98 D30 AB
'00 Taylor 414ce
Just thought I had to report this sighting on LTG. Thoughts and comments from any of you F50 owners out there?
Tony
'84 D40
'96 D25 CH
'96 D4
'98 D225
'98 D30 AB
'00 Taylor 414ce