Yoko Oh No
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Made in their custom shop in NH Connecticut ....hmmmm....
$2000 - $4000 dollars....
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$2000 - $4000 dollars....
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Tommy,
I wouldn't be too concerned. I don't think these custom Fender acoustics represent enough volume (particularly at that price point) to unseat Guilds in any significant way. If Fender chooses to use New Hartford to build great, US-made guitars -- whatever is on the headstock -- it's good for the folks that work there. No one is more sensitive to off-shoring than those guys, I assure you. And, honestly, given Fender's recent investment in Guild as a brand, I would really not worry about Guild dropping into the sunset (in NH) any time soon.
Yeah griehund, I think the bridge is a little odd too but I could get used to it. To me it looks more like steer horns and I think the look fits with the time and place these guitars came out of. Most vintage Newporters have a similar bridge. I'd say the Gibson J200 gets the mustache for bridge award!
Considering they making their first real attempt to producing made in USA Fender Acoustics since 1963-1971 its a good sign that have confidence in New Hartford. It likely means there be plenty of Guilds coming from there along with Fenders. Once that up and going Ovation USA will get relaunched.... It just makes sense.Just as I'm stating to warm up to Guild guitars all over again........:uncomfortableness:
I just fear that Fender will be pushing their corporate weight around and pushing their product(s) to the head of the line, and take away from Guild products at this new facility.
Tommy