Hey everyone,
Long time reader, first time posting. I came across a 1970 D-55 at the ole GC in town, asking price is $2499, and I’m curious as to others thoughts and opinions on the guitar and price. I spent a few minutes strumming the guitar and it is an absolute canon, good sustain, and it seems well balanced. The top has multiple cracks spanning from the bridge to the base on the guitar. The action and playability seemed really good and I wasn’t able to produce any buzzing or oddities as I moved up the neck.
When I saw it hanging on the wall I had my fingers crossed that it may be one of those oddball transitional year guitars built with Brazilian, but after getting a good look at the grain it looks like EIR, at least to my untrained eye. Also it doesn’t have the 3 piece neck that I thought was standard on the D-55.
Anyhow, please let me know what you think. Am I crazy if I don’t buy it, or is this a total pass?? Thanks for reading!
Nate
Long time reader, first time posting. I came across a 1970 D-55 at the ole GC in town, asking price is $2499, and I’m curious as to others thoughts and opinions on the guitar and price. I spent a few minutes strumming the guitar and it is an absolute canon, good sustain, and it seems well balanced. The top has multiple cracks spanning from the bridge to the base on the guitar. The action and playability seemed really good and I wasn’t able to produce any buzzing or oddities as I moved up the neck.
When I saw it hanging on the wall I had my fingers crossed that it may be one of those oddball transitional year guitars built with Brazilian, but after getting a good look at the grain it looks like EIR, at least to my untrained eye. Also it doesn’t have the 3 piece neck that I thought was standard on the D-55.
Anyhow, please let me know what you think. Am I crazy if I don’t buy it, or is this a total pass?? Thanks for reading!
Nate
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