Greetings-
I have a F-30NT which I bought new in 1966. After 53 years, it needs some help. The bridge is cracked across the pins, not sure if it can be repaired or will need replacing. There is significant bellying, and a neck reset is probably in order. Current action is rather high, at just over 4/32’s, so to get down to 3/32’s I’d have to take a full 1/16 off the saddle, and there’s not that much left. It also has a loose top brace which needs to be reglued.
I have pictures, but my posting permissions say I’m not allowed to post attachments. Is that a new member thing?
This was my first guitar, and I’ve got a lot of emotional attachment to it. It has 53 years worth of assorted dings and nicks, but no cracks anywhere. It is one of the best sounding guitars I’ve ever played. I’m thinking it may cost as much as $1000 to put it right, but I haven’t had anyone look at it yet.
So, finally, the question, is this guitar worth repairing? I’ve seen F-30 of this vintage advertised anywhere between $1200 and $2400. I love this guitar, so I’m having trouble being objective.
Also, can anyone recommend a good luthier in the central Florida area? I’ve read that neck resets on Guilds can be problematic, so I’d like to find someone who has done them before. There’s a guy down in Sebring named Ken Blount who looks to be the best around. Anyone have any experience with him?
Thanks all,
Mike
I have a F-30NT which I bought new in 1966. After 53 years, it needs some help. The bridge is cracked across the pins, not sure if it can be repaired or will need replacing. There is significant bellying, and a neck reset is probably in order. Current action is rather high, at just over 4/32’s, so to get down to 3/32’s I’d have to take a full 1/16 off the saddle, and there’s not that much left. It also has a loose top brace which needs to be reglued.
I have pictures, but my posting permissions say I’m not allowed to post attachments. Is that a new member thing?
This was my first guitar, and I’ve got a lot of emotional attachment to it. It has 53 years worth of assorted dings and nicks, but no cracks anywhere. It is one of the best sounding guitars I’ve ever played. I’m thinking it may cost as much as $1000 to put it right, but I haven’t had anyone look at it yet.
So, finally, the question, is this guitar worth repairing? I’ve seen F-30 of this vintage advertised anywhere between $1200 and $2400. I love this guitar, so I’m having trouble being objective.
Also, can anyone recommend a good luthier in the central Florida area? I’ve read that neck resets on Guilds can be problematic, so I’d like to find someone who has done them before. There’s a guy down in Sebring named Ken Blount who looks to be the best around. Anyone have any experience with him?
Thanks all,
Mike