A telling moment

[jeffcoop]

I'm just back from 11 days of travel--my longest vacation in at least 16 years, and my longest time without a guitar in about four. So naturally when I got home I was very eager to play. But which guitar? Of the options available, I instinctively and immediately reached for the F47R. And I think that's telling. It's not my best-sounding guitar (that would be one of the Orpheums). But, of what I have, it's the best combination of comfort, playability, beauty, sound, and sheer Guildiness.

 

[bobouz]

Playability and overall comfort are a more important consideration to me than tonal nirvana. They're the primary factors that will pull me towards a particular guitar over and over again.

That said, switching to a tone monster is always a fun diversion!

 

[tommym]

I'm just back from 11 days of travel--my longest vacation in at least 16 years, and my longest time without a guitar in about four. So naturally when I got home I was very eager to play. But which guitar? Of the options available, I instinctively and immediately reached for the F47R. And I think that's telling. It's not my best-sounding guitar (that would be one of the Orpheums). But, of what I have, it's the best combination of comfort, playability, beauty, sound, and sheer Guildiness.

Let's just hope that Guild puts that F-47R back into production somewhere down the road. I missed the boat on that one.

Tommy

 

[killdeer43]

Such a heart-wrenching story, Jeff. Which guitar to play after being gone on your longest vacation in "at least 16 years." Our collective thoughts are with you in this time of tough decisions. :excitement:

Levity is what it is, be strong!

Joe

 

[jeffcoop]

I lead a challenging life.

 

[davismanLV]

Playability and overall comfort are a more important consideration to me than tonal nirvana. They're the primary factors that will pull me towards a particular guitar over and over again.

That said, switching to a tone monster is always a fun diversion!

I have to agree! The sound is important, but there are other considerations. My Taylor is easily the most comfortable guitar to play in size and weight, plus short scale and easy playability. And it doesn't sound half bad! I enjoy the big boys, too. "Which one to grab?" is one of my favorite decisions to make!! :encouragement:

 

[gjmalcyon]

But which guitar? Of the options available, I instinctively and immediately reached for the F47R. And I think that's telling. It's not my best-sounding guitar (that would be one of the Orpheums). But, of what I have, it's the best combination of comfort, playability, beauty, sound, and sheer Guildiness.

I believe this is what is referred to as a "first world problem."

 

[killdeer43]

I believe this is what is referred to as a "first world problem."

There it is, right to the point! :applause:

Joe

 

[jeffcoop]

Really was just trying to praise the F47. The "best" guitar arguably is the one you reach for instinctively.

 

[gjmalcyon]

Really was just trying to praise the F47. The "best" guitar arguably is the one you reach for instinctively.

Agreed - I'm always reaching for either my F-47R or my DV6, and lately it's been more F-47R.

 

[tommym]

.....The "best" guitar arguably is the one you reach for instinctively.

That would be my 1972 F-30.....

Tommy

 

[killdeer43]

Really was just trying to praise the F47. QUOTE]

Levity, Jeff, levity. layful:

And your praise was noted as well, for those of us who might be a tad envious....of both the F47 and the 11-day vacation.

Joe

 

[davismanLV]

Mine mostly stay in different tunings. Saves wear and tear on strings and my nerves. Many times what I grab is determined by what song I want to play, and what tuning it's in. It's a more fair contest if they're all in standard tuning but kinda limiting......

 

[killdeer43]

Mine mostly stay in different tunings. Saves wear and tear on strings and my nerves. Many times what I grab is determined by what song I want to play, and what tuning it's in. It's a more fair contest if they're all in standard tuning but kinda limiting......

You obviously need more guitars. :applause:

Joe

 

[adorshki]

I lead a challenging life.

What we would politically correctly call "Decision Challenged"?

 

[davismanLV]

You obviously need more guitars. :applause:

Joe

I think you're right, Joe!! :encouragement:

 

[Aristera]

I just spent two weeks away from where I now live to my childhood home and before I left I had to decide which guitar to bring.

Nothing like sitting on a picnic table at sunset.

 

[davismanLV]

That's a nice choice to have, James! :encouragement:

 

[tefan]

I think I would have made the same choice, Jeff!