another newbie checks in

[Guest]

Hi from another new guy.After forty-something years of playing,gigging,etc.,etc.I finally got a guild.Picked up a 1974 F-50w/ a cherry(walnut?)colored back and sides.I've wanted one of these since I was about 17 and that is a LONNNGGG time ago.I've been looking in on you all for a couple of years and have really enjoyed all the good discussions and info.I guess my first question is :string guages for the jumbo?My other guitars include electrics and a couple of acoustics(see below).In the past I've always put 11s on my old Terada dreadnoughtbut recently gotten into Cleartone 12s.Any opinions would be welcome.P.S.,the 50 is a true joy!! I haven't put it down since it came home. guitars:1967 Hagstrom III/1978 Ibanez Artist(ES-335 knock-off)/1972 Terada TR1006(Japanese D-28 wannabe)mid-90s Charvel-Jackson 12 string acc/elec//Yamaha BB1000 bass and assorted Fender tube amps.

 

[Dr Izza Plumber]

Welcome to LTG, Mike from ct!

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

Hi Mike.
Congratulations on your first Guild. Be prepared though, it probable won't be your last!

 

[Default]

<waves>

Watch out for Graham. Sometimes he charges when annoyed.

 

[Frosty]

...Sometimes he charges when annoyed.

Other times, he pays cash.

Welcome to LTG, Mike! A 1974 F-50 is a fine guitar and I hope it continues to be an inspiration to you.

 

[GardMan]

Welcome Mike in CT... I have a "cousin-in-law" named Michael in CT that was training as a classical guitarist 30+ years ago... and gave it up for a career in computers. Wouldn't be the same Mike, would it? Look forward to seeing you around LTG...
Dave

 

[Scratch]

Hey Mike. Certainly seems like you're old enough to join without getting carded... (Finally got my first Guild early this year after wanting one since the 60s) Welcome to LTG!!!

 

[Graham]

Welcome to LTG Mike. I like the light strings myself. John Pearse PB which are 12 - 53, although I have asked Don to order me the slightly light 80/20 11 - 50. Even on the JF-30 I find there is plenty of volume.

So far, great strings and a great price from Don.

 

[mole2]

Welcome to LTG, Mike. I've had my D25CH since 1978. I'm a D'Addario string fan using the EJ-26 or EJ-16 PB sets on my three acoustics. I just purchased their EFT-16 PB Flat Tops to give them a try but won't be installing for a bit since I just changed the strings on my guitars in the last week. I've been using D'Addario strings since the early 70's so you could say I'm a satisified customer though I had a twenty-two year gap there. lol lol And, yes, I've tried others on occassion.


:mrgreen:

 

[ajgorman]

Welcome, Mike! Great group here I think you will enjoy.

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

Welcome, Mike. With an F50, you're definitely starting out right.

 

[sausgirl]

Hey Mike!
Welcome from a fellow newbie.
Really great place with good people too.
I have a Jackson JX4 prototype guitar-1994 Cobalt blue.Only 600 made.
I have never played it-it just sits in the case.Probably will put it on EBAY.
But I do play my new m20.
See ya around!
Jan