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    Considering my first Guild acoustic--D40 needing a neck reset?

    I have more in my Hoboken D40 than I could sell it for right now, that's for sure. But, another valid point is that I would never sell it. It is, most definitely, a matter of romanticizing vintage builds - to a point. But, it also was a fantastic sounding guitar before I had the neck reset -...
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    What is your favorite acoustic?

    Normally it's either my D18 or D40, depending on the day - D18 if I'm working on my flatpicking. Although, it may soon be a Gitane DG320 (gypsy jazz - bent top) I just got in a trade....if I can ever get my picking technique down on the thing....
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    Which era holds the most interest?

    My 2018' D18 is just as lively, light and resonant as my Hoboken D40. I rotate between the two - the Martin is louder and can get very boomy when you don't control your picking hand, but can be coaxed into all flavors of sweet and nasty - the D40 has a sweet midrange that the Martin does not and...
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    Which era holds the most interest?

    Not to say I haven't loved the heavier built Westerly Guilds I have owned - my first was a 1980 D40 that inspired me to own multiple Guilds - the lighter built Westerly and Hoboken Guilds I have owned and played, just feel more responsive/dynamic. All of the Guilds I have owned were well voiced...
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    These Newark Street Guilds are filled with surprises

    The tailpiece position doesn't present any difference in tuning stability IME, it can make for more overtones coming from that area - which can be good or bad depending on your opinion. I play my S-100 with a lot of gain, on occasion, so I cut out the ringing behind the bridge with three rubber...
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    String Type

    I have been using DRs on my Guilds for years, as well. My G37 really likes the Rare 12s, I use the Sunbeam 13s (the round core has less tension) on my D40. Another thing I did with my G37 was drop it to D standard, I just capo when I need to play out of E standard. I dropped it, initially...
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    Newbie With a G37

    Congrats! You have good taste! G37s are great sounding old girls!!
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    Sears competitor

    My pleasure! I love talking/sharing gear, Jag. I had to take the time to post a pic when I saw your thread!
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    Sears competitor

    Crazy coincidence...I just got this from my dad, on Father's Day. It was his first guitar, and the guitar I learned on when I was 11. Went through her and got the set-up pretty good this morning. I found a set of tuner bushings for it on ebay, got them on the way. Also, I drilled out the...
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    I didn't want to sell my F50, but I feel good about where it went

    I definitely took it to the show with the intention of selling it. It was a matter of being realistic with the number of expensive acoustic guitars I own when I'm back to playing electric much more than acoustic. Restarting projects and investing money in new electric gear for said projects made...
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    I didn't want to sell my F50, but I feel good about where it went

    I usually have some regrets about selling anything that is of the handmade/vintage persuasion. The jumbo was the guitar that got the least play and I have just bought too many new guitars and amps this last couple of years. I'd like to keep them all, but...
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    I didn't want to sell my F50, but I feel good about where it went

    I went to the Cincinnati Guitar show this weekend with my F50, in tow. It was a much smaller show than I remember from years past, but I haven't been since the early 2000's. After a full lap around the show, an older gentleman noticed the case I was carrying and asked what I had in it. After I...
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    Sold 1974’ F50 Maple $1800 plus shipping

    This listing was edited to reflect Hans’ opinion that this F50 is actually a 74’. Thanks very much for your insight Hans.
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    Moved Discussion from 1975' F50 Maple $1800 plus shipping - cleanup

    We’re of the same opinion, on this Wiley. The second fret has to be a bit higher than the first where it buzzes. But, no…there is no bend in the second fret or any wear on the first. The frets look like brand new, all of them. I’ll put a caliper on it and verify. It acts like a low spot, odd on...
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    Moved Discussion from 1975' F50 Maple $1800 plus shipping - cleanup

    It has lights on it, the same gauge strings Tom put on it. The relief hasn’t changed since I got it back from him. I haven’t had an issue going from D to E tuning with any of my Guilds, as far as setup and action. I kind of rotate which dread o keep upstairs, when I put one away knowing I’m not...
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    Moved Discussion from 1975' F50 Maple $1800 plus shipping - cleanup

    Thanks! It had to have "settled". It's only buzzing when you fret the 1st fret on the low E. The E open is fine, 2nd fret on the E is fine and the A string is fine everywhere. It acts like a low spot on the 1st fret-only at the bass end of it. If I wind up keeping it, I'll just take a little...
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    Moved Discussion from 1975' F50 Maple $1800 plus shipping - cleanup

    You can't hardly beat flame maple on a big jumbo! I have not talked to Tom about the buzz, I just noticed it this morning when I was taking pictures....and inevitably playing it for a half hour. I had it dropped a full step and used a capo on it most of the time I played it after getting it...
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    Moved Discussion from 1975' F50 Maple $1800 plus shipping - cleanup

    Thanks HM! I bought it b/c I had never seen one before and, honestly, I was on a bit of a Guild buying spree at the time. I was playing a lot of acoustic by myself the last couple of years and came across this at the right time. Now, some old projects are coming back around. I find myself...
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