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  1. F-412Spec

    FS Guild F-312 1965

    For Sale: Guild F-312, 1965. $3,200. OVERVIEW: Bridge replaced with modern string spacing (pairs instead of individual). Tuners replaced with Schaller mini. PLEASE NOTE: Numerous repairs, scuffs, and flaws. General structural review and repairs, including neck reset, about a year ago. This...
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    Early all-mahogany small Guild sighting (M-20)

    There's an early "ghost label" Guild M-20 hanging in the acoustic room of the Fountain Valley Guitar Center in case anyone's interested. I didn't see it in the vintage gear webpage, so I'm posting it here.
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    FS/FT 1973 Guild F-212xl 12 String Guitar

    1973 GUILD F-212XL 12 STRING GUITAR Great projection and tone. Very low action. Plenty of saddle. This guitar is 17” wide - same size as the F-412 and F-512. Solid mahogany body with spruce top. Rosewood bridge. Ebony fretboard. Bone saddle and bone nut. Many dings, finish flaws, and dents...
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    I'd like to hear comments (especially Hans) on this guitar

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/166174266854?hash=item26b0c215e6:g:4DMAAOSwFL9kiyGq&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4P77ptSFT1gP9oHQztBNl6%2FLidvyUsLBuxdv7pYyPs5%2FzAjZr8sI2XeccAx3PirSPwcV6c%2F8irNxLk9pKFdT0OZ5H8UKxGewVZGWS%2FSy1qzlRGaYISRBgGugviZ0JdD2OOhUkQJSUf8EjA%2FLTFDvmVLH5oRI8j7fBjgq2E%2Fv2ZgIbG9pxDtM2jeLAsl...
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    Neck joint dovetail geometry on Guild 12 string guitars

    I just took this Guild F212XL S/N 89015 1973 neck/body joint apart and thought maybe others would like to know what it looks like, and other information. First, an observation - The Guilds I've taken apart (four from the '60s and two from the '70s) have had no dovetail shims from the factory...
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    F-512 Archback Brazilian rosewood with Florentine inlays.

    This is a quote from another thread, so here's a few pictures of Guild 48159 (1970). Note the matched inside-outside Brazilian Rosewood arch back.
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    An interesting discussion of an old OB series Guild F-412

    The text says "Special Order", but it looks to me like it's mostly a typical F-412. It does appear to have the pair of double white purfling lines on the fretboard. I'd say the tuners are replaced, and the bridge original. Anyway, a fun guitar. https://umgf.com/viewtopic.php?p=2719500#p2719500
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    What gauge strings do you use on your 12-string?

    Setting up an "old-school" Guild F-312 tuned all the way up. I put .012"s on there. Sounds crazy-good to me, but it feels way stiff. I guess I'm now looking at .010" or .011" high E strings. What's everyone using these days?
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    Interesting guitar - no affiliation

    https://reverb.com/item/57990291-2005-guild-carlo-greco-f-50r-natural
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    Tuner color preference by model - 12 strings - your opinions please

    Do you prefer chrome/nickel or gold tuners for the following models: F-312 F-412 (Maple versions) F-512 (rosewood versions)
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    Early Guild F-312 body depth - when did they change?

    I notice that some old F-312s appear deeper-body than others. When did the change occur?
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    FS/FT FS Price reduced - 1964 Guild MKV Classical guitar rosewood PROJECT not playable - probably needs new top

    For sale or possible trade, a 1964 Guild MKV Classical guitar. Rosewood headstock veneer, bridge, body binding, sides, and back. Spruce top. Ebony fretboard. Scale = about 648 mm. Nut width 2". Minimal playing wear (visible polishing but no measurable wear) on frets. This is a PROJECT. Not...
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    What was the 1960s AE serial number prefix used for?

    In the Guild serial number charts, I never see "AE" designated except for 1980s SB201-SB202 guitars, but I know '60s AE guitars exist. What did AE mean in the '60s? Also, I have seen the word "amber" on these '60s labels....was that a ref to a special finish?
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    F-612, "Florentine", and "Special" inlays

    Has anyone here noted that the inlays referred to in the title were mass-produced and could be purchased in bulk back when these guitars were built? I was buying production inlays back then (for banjo 5-string conversions) and routinely saw these as catalogue items from my source (a supplier...
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    Is there, or was there ever, a Brw Guild 6 string the size of the F-312?

    I guess this would be an F-40R (?) or maybe"Valencia Special".
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    Has anyone cut up a set of 18-1 Sta-Tites to fit on an old Guild 12?

    It looks feasible to me. Anyone already done this, or am I sailing towards the edge of the earth on my own?
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    Early F-312 Bridges - Ebony & Rosewood

    I have a "volute" '65 F-312 which has been out of commission for about 20 years. Did 312s from this era (the AS series) ALL have ebony bridges, or were some rosewood? I think my 412Special from those days (AE) had a rosewood bridge.... Curious, because my bridge is split down the center...
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