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[Greg Feo]

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[richardp69]

Guild did make a D 50-12. I've never owned one and don't think ever seen one on any of the selling sites.

 

[SFIV1967]

That model was introduced as G-312 back in 1974, which was the 12 string version of the D-50. Waiting for Hans' second book covering that era Gruhn wrote in his book that during 1987 the G-312 was renamed as D50-12 but also discontinued the same year. So there are not many D50-12 with that model name as it sounds, but it is what the G-312 was.

EDIT: I found an old link where Hans explained it: https://letstalkguild.com/ltg/index.php?threads/d40-12.163751/post-1438418

Ralf

 

[Badger]

...... Waiting for Hans' second book covering that era Gruhn wrote in his book that during 1987 the G-312 was renamed as D50-12......

EDIT: I found an old link where Hans explained it: https://letstalkguild.com/ltg/index.php?threads/d40-12.163751/post-1438418

Ralf

but when will the book arrive?

 

[GGJaguar]

That is so sweet, congrats!

 

[Stuball48]

Great find and purchase. Congratulations

 

[HeyMikey]

Yummy! Congrats

 

[dreadnut]

Sweet, congrats! Beautiful top.

 

[Stuball48]

If I didn't know better, I would think Greg likes his D50. Ain't it great to be enthusiastic about something, especially, a new to you guitar.

 

[GardMan]

Will Sn# tell year? It plays, sounds like a dream!

Yes... this link will take you to an SN chart by year. But it looks like the 50/12 was only made in 1984.

You MIGHT find a date stamp on the neck block, or on one of the braces flanking the sound hole on the top (need a mirror for that one). These would be the dates the rim assembly or top were completed, respectively, and could be days to months before the guitar was actually completed.

 

[Cougar]

...beats D35 12 Martin to the moon and back!!!

I bet! Wow! And silky! Major congrats!

 

[Stuball48]

Putting my savings account on Hans

 

[GardMan]

Hans would know!

 

[The Retro Rocker]

Sweet!!!!

 

[bobouz]

Per Gruhn's Guide (#2), your guitar was made in 1987 (as Hans said).

It started life as the G-312 in 1974, became the D-312 in 1986, and then the D-50-12 in 1987.

The D-50-12 was available only in 1987, and then the model was discontinued.

Lovely guitar - Enjoy!

 

[beecee]

Great looker, just like it's stable mate. Nice pair!!

 

[hansmoust]

Hello folks,

It's from 1987 and it will have the month and year stamped into the back of the headstock. Something like 2-'87, but I could be a little off with the month!

Sincerely,
Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[davismanLV]

When Hans tells you a date, I'd not call it a "guess". He knows stuff.....

 

[chazmo]

Nice find, Greg. As has already been succinctly discussed, mostly this guitar is known as a G-312. Very pretty wood, Greg, but yeah highly unlikely that it's Brazilian. I think it's just a nice cut of Indian.

Anyway, enjoy!!!!!

 

[chazmo]

When Hans tells you a date, I'd not call it a "guess". He knows stuff.....

Exactamundo.