Asking Advice - is this D212 Worth the $?

[Scratch]

http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDe ... em=1690374

All mahogony. They want 780.00... Whadaya think Geezers?

 

[fungusyoung]

I saw that when scanning Gbase for D15's recently and must admit I was intrigued. I think you would have a special 12 there assuming there are no issues. I'm not sure how many 12's from that era exist with the "M" designation either... but I love the darker stain. It's not a ton of $ though you'll find NT's on Ebay from the 90's cheaper if you'd rather go that route.

 

[Guildmark]

I think it looks gorgeous! Isn't this an archback model, too? Can't see any braces through the soundhole.
Very intriguing. 8)

 

[12 string]

Is that a spruce top or is it all mahogany?

 

[hansmoust]

Is that a spruce top or is it all mahogany?

Hello 12 string,

That's a spruce top! The M-suffix in the model designation indicates the mahogany stained top.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[Dr Izza Plumber]

That classic Guild axe is priced not much above the GAD 212's. Might seem expensive now, but 2 years down the road and you will cherish it.

 

[Scratch]

Another week on the couch at the Scratchhouse... Pulled the trigger at 770.00 including shipping fellas. Meet 'Boogie'

Here's hoping she's what I hope she is...

 

[Graham]

WooHoo, nice going Scratch! :mrgreen:

The pics are great.

 

[Scratch]

Thanks Graham. I'll be easy to spot in Arlington. Look for the guy with the leash and handcuffs being led by the lil short gal... :roll:

 

[fungusyoung]

Congratulations!!!

I'm thrilled that went to somebody here because I have a very good feeling about it. Please report back upon receipt/test driving!

Enjoy!

 

[Dr Izza Plumber]

I really gotta procure one O' dem Westerly 12's!

 

[Guild Dawg]

$770 shipping included for that guitar seems a pretty fair deal. I hope one day to get one myself as a sister to my '79 D25M. Nice going!

 

[GardMan]

Dawg,
Here ya' go!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Guild-D212M-12-Srin ... dZViewItem

 

[Graham]

I really gotta procure one O' dem Westerly 12's!

This sure is purrdy.

 

[kentukblue]

It sure is Graham...but it already ended today at $910.00...with reserve not met. I wonder if they lowered it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=005

Just an option to you all lookin for 12's. Ive got one just like this JF30-12 only blonde...with electronics. Almost flawless with deluxe case that I would let go for $900.00. Probably going to list it in the FS FT area in the next couple days.

 

[Graham]

It's been re-listed Brody, opening bid $650.

 

[Scratch]

Sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear well you know... The D212-M arrived this afternoon. Superficial surface cracks I expressed concerns about over the phone with Mazzotti Music turned out to be more significant than they let on. The guitar also had a very sloppy neck and bridge reset. The 'G' strings were reversed with tenor on bottom & bass on top. I'm sending it back to them tomorrow morning. I don't recommend these folks http://mazzottimusic.com/ to anyone...

 

[fungusyoung]

Wow... that SUCKS. Very sorry to hear this, Scratch. What a disappointment and hassle. It looked like a real good 'un to me, but I guess photos can be deceiving.

 

[Scratch]

Not the first one I've sent back Fungusmeister. Ya never know when you're dealing virtually. There's one out there somewhere. That one on ebay looks like a winner...

 

[sitka_spruce]

Now, that is what I would call a 12-string guitar, gentlemen! Just having bought my cherrished 12'er I reviewed it over at Harmony-Central and I was contacted by this British lad who was indeed tempted to let it go 'click' on one he'd found in the States on a holiday there.

It indeed has no braces and it shouldn't have. That's an archback, alright! I wish all my guitars would be archback guitars. They seem to have such volume and chutspa I've never found in a flatback no matter pricelevel. Strumming the strings I'll have to be prepared for the recoil or I'll fall over backwards.