Kitarkus
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So my infamous recent M-20 purchase with an AH-2479 serial number and Hoboken label got me to thinking. Any layperson can look up Guild serial numbers online. Those of us who 'know a bit more' understand that Guild had some....for lack of a better word....'variations' in their serial numbers over the years (and labels, factories, specs, etc. etc.). The Reverb seller had reported that my M-20 was built in 1965, however, Hans graciously chimed in and informed me that it was actually a 1968. I would have had no way of knowing the actual build year of my guitar without Hans's input. I looked up the serial number myself and concluded probably 1965. This happens weekly just here on this forum. Thanks Hans!
To some these details about their guitars don't matter....but these little things mean a lot to me. I like to know the histories, build years, build locations, and details about guitars in general and specifically about my guitars. I know it isn't just me....or these forums wouldn't exist. I am crazy.....but so are all of you! (so I tell my wife daily). I even inquired with the M-20 seller so that I could learn how he found the guitar (it was under a bed at an estate sale in Carmel, CA....he is a drummer but bought it.....now its mine....and it took me less than two weeks to break the neck lol).
Anyway...I know that Hans has procured a great deal of Guild artifacts, parts, pieces, catalogs, logs, entries and more. Still yet...how the heck does that pile of logs and entries allow him to know the precise year (and often even greater details) about our guitars? Does he have a crystal ball? Is he omnipotent? Is Hans the Guild G-d? I'm thankful that Hans shares the vast Guild knowledge that he has acquired with us lemmings. I appreciate that he takes the time to assist me (us) with qualified information. He's earned a book-buyer for life in me.
Most importantly....what would we do without Hans? Hans? Are you feeling OK? Can I get you some vitamins? You should exercise....get a lot of sleep....eat 3 healthy meals per day. Can I get you a lozenge?....some hot tea?
Hans is Spike. I am Chester.
Kit
To some these details about their guitars don't matter....but these little things mean a lot to me. I like to know the histories, build years, build locations, and details about guitars in general and specifically about my guitars. I know it isn't just me....or these forums wouldn't exist. I am crazy.....but so are all of you! (so I tell my wife daily). I even inquired with the M-20 seller so that I could learn how he found the guitar (it was under a bed at an estate sale in Carmel, CA....he is a drummer but bought it.....now its mine....and it took me less than two weeks to break the neck lol).
Anyway...I know that Hans has procured a great deal of Guild artifacts, parts, pieces, catalogs, logs, entries and more. Still yet...how the heck does that pile of logs and entries allow him to know the precise year (and often even greater details) about our guitars? Does he have a crystal ball? Is he omnipotent? Is Hans the Guild G-d? I'm thankful that Hans shares the vast Guild knowledge that he has acquired with us lemmings. I appreciate that he takes the time to assist me (us) with qualified information. He's earned a book-buyer for life in me.
Most importantly....what would we do without Hans? Hans? Are you feeling OK? Can I get you some vitamins? You should exercise....get a lot of sleep....eat 3 healthy meals per day. Can I get you a lozenge?....some hot tea?
Hans is Spike. I am Chester.
Kit
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