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I am really coming around to maple acoustic guitars. While many I have played were too bright and chimey for my tastes, others like my F50 SB and F412 are clear and loud, and provide a nice contrast to the darker, warmer tones rosewood guitars provide. Recently, I acquired an F44, and now I...

These guys make great guitars. Still getting used to the longer scale length and thicker strings, but it is still more comfortable to play than a flat top acoustic 12 string tuned down. I am tuning it C to C instead of B to B as originally contemplated, and capoing up as required. Sounds...

I acquired this fine example. TRC obviously not original, but a replacement NOS one is on the way.

While in Dallas I connected with my friend’s sister and brother-in-law, the latter being an avid guitar player (bossa nova) and collector. He showed me his great collection. I know very little about these types of guitars, but I know many of you will appreciate them, so here they are: ’69...

I thought GAD would snatch this one up, but since he did not, I acquired it. I suspect it will eventually end up with him, at least to be reviewed. The guitar appears to be all original. Had the original pickup and strap buttons restored. I have not even played it yet, but my...

The guitar finally arrived, right on schedule, and I am very happy with it. Specific details to follow, but here are some pics. A great companion for the Peregrine

I will likely be in Dallas from May 7-9, and I discovered that the festival is from May 5-7, so I am thinking about flying out early to attend. Looks like a fun event, but I have never been. Anyone else going or have some insights to share?

Finally installed an AprilAire whole house ductless humidifier, which will hopefully obviate the need for a room humidifier that needs to be refilled, cleaned, etc. The unit is fed directly from the water line, and it is vaporized and travels up to a fan unit that then emits the vapor...

Although I acquired this one almost a year ago, I have had to address a few issues, which were only recently resolved. First, thanks to Glenn @wileypickett for actually acquiring this for me from a local pawn shop, even negotiating a better price for me. When I first received the guitar, I...

I am basically looking for the 12-string equivalent of the Peregrine. I love my flat-tops, but playing a chambered or solid-body acoustic-electric like the Peregrine is so much fun. The closest equivalent 12 string by Guild is the FS46-12CE, and I recently acquired one. But its stock...

Just acquired this one from Richard, a guitar I have been seeking for quite some time, It is the only CL variant of the DV72 I am aware of, although I assume there are some others out there. Interestingly, the neck block date is the same as my DV76 (April 15, 1994), which also has pink coral...

With the guitar I acquired today was a Guild acoustic catalogue that was sent by Guild with the other paperwork in January 1984. The one GAD scanned is Catalog No. 8468 (titled as a 1980 catalogue), and this one is 8468-C, and has some minor, but interesting differences. I am sure there are...

I just acquired this beauty, which looks like it came out of a time capsule. It really is in mint condition, and includes lots of ephemera and original documentation. Prior thread about it here...

Just acquired this gorgeous guitar from Richard, who is the best to deal with. Other than swapping .13s for .11s, it needed no setup. This one has a lot of unique features, and is blinged out to the max. Haven’t played it much yet, but it sounds fantastic. I wonder if this is...

I actually acquired this one several months ago, but just brought it home recently after the neck was repositioned and the guitar set up. I have not yet put it through its paces because one of the tuners is shot and needs to be replaced (I started a separate thread seeking a replacement). I am...

I recently acquired a Guild 12 string (NGD to follow) with one bad tuner. Looking for a replacement, so if anyone has one or a set to sell, please PM me (Hans does not have one). It is a Guild-branded mini tuner from the early ‘80s, Thanks.

Although I don’t play much electric, this deal was too good to pass up on. Beautiful Gruhn-era guitar, apparently the second one produced (not counting prototypes). Other than the minor neck repair, the guitar is in near-mint cosmetic condition. Have not played it plugged in yet, but it is...

I am looking for a hard shell case that will fit a FS46-12CE. I don’t have the guitar yet, but it is a solid body, short scale 12 string with a 16” lower bout. I don‘t expect to be able to find an original Guild case for this model (4516T or 2516T), so any suggestions are appreciated.

I was fortunate to acquire this guitar from our own John Kidder, who also sold me his D80 some time ago. Absolutely gorgeous guitar. Super comfortable to play. Very nice sound for a thin-bodied acoustic.

While I was at TR Crandall’s today, I saw a Custom Shop Guild acoustic. I was told it was a prototype built by Greg Fessler that never went into production, Not sure it is a prototype, and Hans confirmed it was actually a Chris Fleming build, as evidenced by the CF prefix to the serial #...