1980For comparison, this is the head-stock back and front of my S-65D with original tuners.
I agree with @Ralph's and @geoguy's assessment.
Please post photos of the whole guitar when you get a chance!
(If any kindhearted guru feels like taking a stab at deciphering the serial below, please do; I've never been content with the date I currently have for her.)
1980
Thanks everyone. So the tuners on the S65-D in question may not be original? Maybe?
They are original on that guitar!Thanks everyone. So the tuners on the S65-D in question may not be original? Maybe?
Nice. And thus we learn from the master.
Is there a go to place to find replacement decals? I just had to glue part of one back on.I agree with the 'over-tightened tuner ferrules' assessment.
It can be repaired by relacquering the headstock (I'd use black lacquer first and then clear gloss to build up the surface); but you'll need to find a Guild decal when you're done. There's no easy way to fix the headstock and save the original decal.
You don't need to relacquer the entire headstock, you "simply" do drop filling of the missing parts as lacquer melts in each other. Drop fill with black first and after many many days waiting drop fill clear lacquer. And wait again... And pray no polish with silicone was used so far.I agree with the 'over-tightened tuner ferrules' assessment.
It can be repaired by relacquering the headstock (I'd use black lacquer first and then clear gloss to build up the surface); but you'll need to find a Guild decal when you're done. There's no easy way to fix the headstock and save the original decal.
No, there is not. EDIT: Well, obviously there is, looking in the next message!Is there a go to place to find replacement decals?