Epic NGD part one 1987 GF60 NOS. My NGD, our NGD, your NGD?

[zulu]

I'm happy to bring these guitars into the fold here. Even though I don't intend to keep them, it was such a thrill to bring them home. As posted in another thread, my friends who own a pawn shop bought two Guild acoustics in Southern California at a movie/TV production studio auction. A story is just that, but they said these guitars were bought for a production, used on set, and put into storage since new. Whether you believe this origin, the condition speaks for itself - like new old stock.

They say if you bring a stray pet home, don't give it a name or you might keep it. Dangit, I've named both of these guitars. But, it is for sale. More photos eventually in a FS/FT post.

When I brought this up to tune, I could tell the strings are old. It plays like a low action electric - maybe too low for some. Such a beautiful neck and fretboard, I tiptoed my hands on it. Just two notes at a time, listening to the high harmonic overtones ping around the maple inside. Finding a chord to strum and listen turned out to be A major 7th. It lit the whole body with vibration and the wood had life again. It is so pretty! Seems robust but delicate. Charming, tone, and a ton of flair, meet...Liberace!

 

[HeyMikey]

Bravo Zulu!

This GF60 is simply gorgeous. The top is so creamy. Not sure but I though I read somewhere that the tops are Englemann ? Whatever they used it looks fantastic.

 

[Bonneville88]

That is a gorgeous guitar, and sure looks to be in amazing, excellent condition - congrats!
I have an F44 which as I understand it was the predecessor to the GF60.

 

[bobouz]

My favorite body size & shape, along with my favorite tonewoods.

Stunningly beautiful !!!

 

[walrus]

Love the diamond inlays! Wow! What a beauty!

Both of your NGD posts are like being in a time machine!

walrus

 

[chazmo]

Beautiful

 

[Cougar]

Yep, that's a beauty! Looks like a jumbo, but after looking up the specs for a GF60 (which happened to take me to one of Richard's old reverb listings, lol), I guess it's a 16" lower bout -- a "compact jumbo"? I was surprised the fingerboard is not ebony, though, which the specs specified. That maple is gorgeous, and it's going to be sonic, for sure!

But where's the second guitar?

 

[CLMacPherson]

Now that's a droolworthy guitar. Your photography can actually do it justice which is a difficult challenge to overcome. I'm afraid to see the D40 up close and personal...it'll probably make me want to reconsider.

 

[zulu]

Thanks, everybody! It took a while with my 2 flashes trying to bring out the ripply nature of the top. The size and shape are really comfortable, I'll have to look closer at the fretboard wood.

 

[tommym]

Zulu,

Such wonderful photography for such a wonderful guitar. I once owned an F44, and your photos leave me wanting and weak in the knees.

Tommy