Another DV-52 deal

[fungusyoung]

And worth evey penny of the BIN price!!!

I totally agree. But, with other DV52's going for $850 or less I seriously doubt this auction's reserve will be met since it must be set at around $1 K. Again, that's totally worth it though it's not in line with where the market has gone so far.

Don't get me wrong, I overpaid for my D15 and probably also for the JF30-12. But, I'm more than happy with both purchases because these guitars are completely undervalued even with what I paid for them, and they were both from very reputable dealers.

Ebay, Craigslist, etc. have a way of lowering not only what Guilds fetch, but also a lot of other gear that used to be much tougher to find before the internets & savvy sites like these. I just think it's harder now from a selling perspective, but it's a great situation for buyers... although you still have to be very careful.

 

[Metalman]

I just took a look at that posting and the link. The GV-52 - is that a jumbo, or smaller, like the F-40, or F-30 size?

 

[kostask]

Hi,

Haven't been on for a while, but I got my DV-52 for $US523, and shipping was an additional $US70. This was last spring (2007). It was probably priced somewhat lower due to its only having a herringbone rosette, instead of the abalone one that the later ones do. I really, really like the sound I am getting from it.

Kostas

 

[Graham]

Hi,

Haven't been on for a while, but I got my DV-52 for $US523, and shipping was an additional $US70. This was last spring (2007). It was probably priced somewhat lower due to its only having a herringbone rosette, instead of the abalone one that the later ones do. I really, really like the sound I am getting from it.

Kostas

That's a helluva price. And I'm not one bit surprised at the sound. Mine just keeps sounding better, to me, more like coming home.

 

[kostask]

Hi,

Serial number on mine is EK101037. It is satin finished, and it really, to me, embodies the sound of a dreadnought: rich, deep, and powerful, without the boominess that you would think are part of a "big guitar's" sound. I wasn't sure about the satin finish when I got it, but it sort of grows on you. I would have still preferred a high gloss finish, but I no longer mind the satin finish. Rosewood back and sides are really dark, and very straight grained. I don't know about the gold colored tuners, but they probably do fit in better with the rest of guitar's colours than chrome tuners would.

Kostas

 

[Graham]

There are a few folks here with the natural finish and they say it's not just a lack of of high gloss. It's actually more like a hand rubbed finish, very precise, well, natural.

 

[Scratch]

There are a few folks here with the natural finish and they say it's not just a lack of of high gloss. It's actually more like a hand rubbed finish, very precise, well, natural.

'Babe' is an HR finish and IMO gorgeous. Lack of laquer tends to make her louder than 'Gipper'; also a D4, that does not amplify or sustain as well...

 

[fungusyoung]

Another DV-52 popped up on Ebay with a $1099 BIN. I can't imagine either of these selling, but I hope I'm wrong!

 

[ajgorman]

Anyboby seen the D-60 on eBay? :| It's #2 of the series but not in the best of shape. Makes me appreciate how I have cared for mine. I like pristine in all things...the dictionary calls it anal retentive, WD-40 and Armor all are my staples... and my wife calls me Felix Unger...but my Guilma is a lot prettier...!

 

[Graham]

Well it is a high end stable your running there. :wink:

 

[ajgorman]

Graham,

Your babies are pretty darn cool, too. 8) I wish when I was young and bought some of my earlier Guilds I would have known more about Guild as far as appreciation beyond the obvious. Geez, I never thought I would live to see 2000. I thought I was a cool rock n roller but I didn't know jack. Trading up for other Guilds (nothing else, of course) was great but I sure wish I could go back (DON'T WE ALL). I especially loved my 76 D-25 C but, when I was young I didn't know any better than the present like we all do.

Very rewarding is my 13 year-old who has a real knack for music, especially guitar, and is attached to my D-55 and lives and breathes Guild (without prejudice, of course). I have let him play the D-60 a few times. I got him a "Strat Pak " last week on eBay for $156 in beautiful condition. Recently I had him compare a friend's Larrivee D-60 (very fine guitar) against the D-55 (blind test), and it was no contest. He picked out the D-55 in a nano second. 8) He will be a much better musician than me. It's amazing... he told me nothing sounds like our Guilds when others come over...

Buenos noches,

 

[The General]

I don't much care for the DV's myself :wink: !

West

Hey hold on there West R Lee. You didn't tell me that when you sold me yours! I actually thought I was buying a great guitar? Whats going on here? Am I missing something? You never told me that? Your holding out on me! Now I find the truth about the way you feel about the DV 52? You cheater!

Truth be told I love my DV 52. I don't care what West R Lee has to say. I know he really likes that guitar. If you talk to anyone who has really owned one it would be hard to find some real serious complaints. We happen to have a DV 52 Club around here somewhere. They can vouch for me "I hope". This is a very under rated guitar. As far as I'm concerned they are just as good as any d 50.

Martin :roll:

 

[dreadnut]

Actually, a bit nicer than the Westerly D-50

Although the new D-50's from Tacoma seem to have incorporated some of the DV-52 features.