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Hey, guys-
I have two Guild JF-30 12 string guitars from the Westerly era. The necks have broken the perimeter of the sound hole and crept into the body so much that they're completely unplayable in any position other than a D chord; anything up the fret and the whole picture falls apart. I have a lot of sentimental attachment to the guitars- and they sound AMAZING, so I am trying to figure out if there's a way to see them. Has anyone had any experience with rebuilding these once they reach this state? I emailed a local luthier, but I thought it would be a good idea to come directly to the community of other Guild-obsessed players!
On another note, I have a 1969 F-212 12 string that I bought to replace these that sounds GORGEOUS (pure 60s folk and blues) but it's not the tone I want for my own music- I need that church-bell chime tone. So if anyone could advise me on value range that would be helpful as well!
Thank you guys!
Tom
I have two Guild JF-30 12 string guitars from the Westerly era. The necks have broken the perimeter of the sound hole and crept into the body so much that they're completely unplayable in any position other than a D chord; anything up the fret and the whole picture falls apart. I have a lot of sentimental attachment to the guitars- and they sound AMAZING, so I am trying to figure out if there's a way to see them. Has anyone had any experience with rebuilding these once they reach this state? I emailed a local luthier, but I thought it would be a good idea to come directly to the community of other Guild-obsessed players!
On another note, I have a 1969 F-212 12 string that I bought to replace these that sounds GORGEOUS (pure 60s folk and blues) but it's not the tone I want for my own music- I need that church-bell chime tone. So if anyone could advise me on value range that would be helpful as well!
Thank you guys!
Tom