My second Guild in as many weeks (via an amp trade), and it's a real eyeful.
It has some repaired binding on the neck:
The only other cosmetic indiscretions are a small (1/16" round) gouge in the finish under the edge of the the tailpiece. Looks like it might have banged against the top while unstrung. Also three odd, circular marks in the front finish, treble side of the tailpiece. Not abrasions, slightly raised areas, almost as if someone put something hot down against the top. Not very noticeable. I'll have to photograph it.
The ebony fingerboard is striking. So simple and beautiful. The inlays use two colors on the central, inset triangle, alternated up the neck. It's one of the prettiest instruments I ever seen. Luckily, it plays to match. The neck feel, frets, action and setup ... just perfect. All it needed was a fresh set of strings. After a few hours in the basement with the tweed twin and Sewell Wampus Cat, all I can say is Holy s__t, what tone! These pickups are outstanding. I'm counting myself lucky tonight.
MD
It has some repaired binding on the neck:
The only other cosmetic indiscretions are a small (1/16" round) gouge in the finish under the edge of the the tailpiece. Looks like it might have banged against the top while unstrung. Also three odd, circular marks in the front finish, treble side of the tailpiece. Not abrasions, slightly raised areas, almost as if someone put something hot down against the top. Not very noticeable. I'll have to photograph it.
The ebony fingerboard is striking. So simple and beautiful. The inlays use two colors on the central, inset triangle, alternated up the neck. It's one of the prettiest instruments I ever seen. Luckily, it plays to match. The neck feel, frets, action and setup ... just perfect. All it needed was a fresh set of strings. After a few hours in the basement with the tweed twin and Sewell Wampus Cat, all I can say is Holy s__t, what tone! These pickups are outstanding. I'm counting myself lucky tonight.
MD