Corona or Not?

[dapmdave]

I'm looking at a '97 Bluesbird AAA. Seller says it's number CL000955, and is a Corona-made model. I've found references to folks having Westerly Bluesbirds as late as this, and I assume the switch over would have been fairly definite.

So, how does that number stack up? Hans?

Thanks in advance,
Dave

 

[krysh]

if I remember right the corona aera was from 2000 until 2005?

please correct me.

 

[dapmdave]

if I remember right the corona aera was from 2000 until 2005?

please correct me.

Right, Krysh. It seems too early to be Corona. But I'm no authority.

Dave

 

[krysh]

...But I'm no authority...

me neither :wink:

HELP!

 

[BluesDan]

A Bluesbird that was listed on Ebay a while back with the serial # CL0008** is a 1997 and definitely a Westerly. A Bluesbird with a serial # later than yours is also a Westerly. Based on that, I would say its definitely a Westerly and most likely 1997.

 

[Qvart]

But I'm no authority.

Nor am I.

I'm pretty sure Hans told me something specific when we were discussing my 2001 DCE1 (which was made in Westerly) but that PM is long gone.

While we're waiting for the authority to show up, here's an article from August 2001 talking about the impending move.

There may have been some overlap, but I doubt it was enough for that BB to be from Corona.

 

[chazmo]

Are you sure the date is right, guys? I don't know anything about the serial numbers for these beasties... maybe CL000955 is meaningful to Hans, but the Guild web site pegs this as 1997.

If that's true, then I agree that it's a Westerly. I wonder why the seller would think it was a Corona?

 

[dapmdave]

Are you sure the date is right, guys? I don't know anything about the serial numbers for these beasties... maybe CL000955 is meaningful to Hans, but the Guild web site pegs this as 1997.

If that's true, then I agree that it's a Westerly. I wonder why the seller would think it was a Corona?

You have hit the nail on the head, my friend.

It's only about 30 minutes from here - I may go up there tomorrow and take a look. Trouble is - if it's nice I'll be tempted.

Dave

 

[chazmo]

Are you sure the date is right, guys? I don't know anything about the serial numbers for these beasties... maybe CL000955 is meaningful to Hans, but the Guild web site pegs this as 1997.

If that's true, then I agree that it's a Westerly. I wonder why the seller would think it was a Corona?

You have hit the nail on the head, my friend.

It's only about 30 minutes from here - I may go up there tomorrow and take a look. Trouble is - if it's nice I'll be tempted.

Dave

Here's hopin', Dave.

 

[hansmoust]

I'm looking at a '97 Bluesbird AAA. Seller says it's number CL000955, and is a Corona-made model. I've found references to folks having Westerly Bluesbirds as late as this, and I assume the switch over would have been fairly definite.

So, how does that number stack up? Hans?

Thanks in advance,
Dave

Hello Dave,

Definitely Westerly!

Good luck!

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[coastie99]

Trouble is - if it's nice I'll be tempted.

Dave

Be tempted !

Be very tempted !!

Go on; you know you want to :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[hansmoust]

I'm looking at a '97 Bluesbird AAA. Seller says it's number CL000955, and is a Corona-made model. I've found references to folks having Westerly Bluesbirds as late as this, and I assume the switch over would have been fairly definite.

So, how does that number stack up? Hans?

Thanks in advance,
Dave

Hello Dave,

Definitely Westerly!

Good luck!

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

Forgot to mention ............ and 1997 is correct!

Hans

 

[dapmdave]

Oh, my. Somebody stop me.

I went to take a look at this thing today, and it is drop-dead gorgeous. The seller is very careful with his gear. Even had a cool rubber pad thingy on the back to prevent belt-buckle rash. Aside from one or two teeny dents, and a bit of fret wear, the guitar was as new. With OHSC.

Back to the origin question, however.

Where is the label on one of these Bluesbirds? We opened every cover and nothing.

I'm seriously considering throwing down the money and taking it home.

Dave

 

[taabru45]

Oh, my. Somebody stop me.

Thats kinda like saying 'throw another shrimp on the barbie' or 'well all right, just one more'
especially, around here, you should know better Dave, Guildheads don't do 'no' very well. :lol:

Ah Dave, the anxiety of not buying it vs. the anxiety of buying it, especially if the bills are unpaid. So far, for me the guitars have outlasted the anxiety......... :lol: :lol: So, you'll post pictures? Steffan

 

[dapmdave]

Problem is that the bills are paid, and the money is sitting in the bank earning a whopping 1.5 percent interest.

Dave

 

[stclrob]

Problem is that the bills are paid, and the money is sitting in the bank earning a whopping 1.5 percent interest.

Dave

Hey, that's my excuse too! Especially when the 401K was down 33% in 2008.

Where is the label on one of these Bluesbirds? We opened every cover and nothing.

Believe it or not, my '96 reissue S 100 is the same way. I didn't find a label in the cavity and figured it was just a non-original cover. Who knows? I stopped caring about the label as soon as I plugged it in and everything else checked out so I'm loving that puppy. 8)

 

[fronobulax]

FWIW, my original purchase '71 JS II is lacking a label as well. See here. There seems to be enough of that through the years and models, that I no longer consider the absence of a label anything serious.

 

[dapmdave]

OK, Guild-o-philes. The Bluesbird is here! 1997 AAA, cherry sunburst.
I had to snap it up before it went to eBay.

And the photos:

The standard shot.

And a little closer.

No nicks, chips, or scratches.

There is a whiff of belt buckle here, but hard to see.

Case candy included!

I'm completely thrilled with the guitar. As good as it looks, it plays and sounds even better.

Dave

 

[cjd-player]

Congrats Dave.

That's a beautiful Bluesbird.

They're great players and very versatile. I play one of mine every week at church.

Off to rehearsal tonight in fact.

 

[BluesDan]

OK, Guild-o-philes. The Bluesbird is here! 1997 AAA, cherry sunburst.
I had to snap it up before it went to eBay.

And the photos:

The standard shot.

And a little closer.

No nicks, chips, or scratches.

There is a whiff of belt buckle here, but hard to see.

Case candy included!

I'm completely thrilled with the guitar. As good as it looks, it plays and sounds even better.

Dave

Nice Score!!! Love that Cherry Sunburst.