A bit of a bargain in the U.K

[solenoid lopez]

Just wish I had a spare £500 as this looks sweet:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/D46-Guild-Acousti ... 1|294%3A50

What wood is that on the back and sides?????

 

[hansmoust]

What wood is that on the back and sides?????

That's ash! And the guitar is about 10 years older than stated in the auction description.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[solenoid lopez]

Curious..... Just got this reply from the seller:

Yes I can confirm it was made in Westerly R.I. and the serial number is DL 100 633. Originally I thought the guitar was made in the 1990's but a correspondant has enlightened me to the fact that it is off an even better vintage-circa 1983.
Good luck
Lenny

 

[hansmoust]

Curious..... Just got this reply from the seller:

Yes I can confirm it was made in Westerly R.I. and the serial number is DL 100 633. Originally I thought the guitar was made in the 1990's but a correspondant has enlightened me to the fact that it is off an even better vintage-circa 1983.
Good luck
Lenny

Yes, 1982 to be precise!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[krysh]

bah, and a non original upside down TRC. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Its about a steal here in Europe. Go someone grab it!

 

[stclrob]

I always wanted to try one of those, but I'd need the one with the rosewood strip down the back! Like Curt's.

 

[GardMan]

I'll add my voice to the chorus praising the D-46! Love mine!

Mine also has the rosewood centerpiece down the back. I doubt that it affects tone much... but I like the way it looks (link in my sig to pics)!
Dave

 

[JerryR]

I see it's sold to bidder 1 - did you suddenly beg borrow or steal that 500 quid Lenny

 

[solenoid lopez]

You know what I was seriously contemplating it but I really think Mrs Lopez would have filed for divorce. What small amount of 'music funding' I have is going on buying up old chord/reed organs and the moment. Picked up a nice 1970's one for £15 last weekend!!

 

[JerryR]

Think I asked which part of England - but forget your reply (senile decay) - and what is a chord/reed organ - is it like a mouth organ or like the big thing you get in a church - or somewhere in between :?:

 

[solenoid lopez]

I'm in Buckinghamshire, got family in Swindon so spend a fair bit of time in Wilts.

A chord organ is like harmonium but has a motorised fan inside which blows air over the reeds. They have buttons a bit like an accordion so you can play a whole chord by pressing one button and play a melody with your free hand. Something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmUdCfZSkEE&feature=related

 

[JerryR]

I work in Swindon but live near Corsham - if you're ever staying over in Swindon I'll see if there is an open mic or other venue for you to bring your guitar