Thanks to HeyMikey, I purchased this Guild 6 string from some lovely folks that operate Sussex County Music in New Jersey. They had highly discounted this instrument, realizing it needed repair.
I believe the music store honestly reported what they knew about the guitar. The bridge was securely glued down and the truss rod would need replacing. Photos revealed a missing heel cap and some binding shrinkage and separation. They priced the guitar accordingly, packed and shipped it right away, and even refunded me some of the shipping costs.
UPS did another excellent job, and the guitar arrived with no carrier-added damage. The original Guild case is in excellent shape (For me, the condition of an original case is often an indicator of the condition of the guitar stored inside. We are always hopeful that the instrument hasn't been beaten to death). Let's have a look...
I believe the music store honestly reported what they knew about the guitar. The bridge was securely glued down and the truss rod would need replacing. Photos revealed a missing heel cap and some binding shrinkage and separation. They priced the guitar accordingly, packed and shipped it right away, and even refunded me some of the shipping costs.
UPS did another excellent job, and the guitar arrived with no carrier-added damage. The original Guild case is in excellent shape (For me, the condition of an original case is often an indicator of the condition of the guitar stored inside. We are always hopeful that the instrument hasn't been beaten to death). Let's have a look...