F30 or GF30? Need help identifying

[Westerly Wood]

wowza! is that more like an F40 body?

 

[beecee]

I was thinking the same thing...what is the diff?

I would like to try one but how much different is it from my JF 30 w/the 1 inch larger lower bout, or my F 30, (HOG).

 

[Neal]

Wait a minute...

Someone wanted to return THAT?

Man, I like a good F-30 as much as the next guy (I own one, in fact), but I would have been hard-pressed to ship this guitar back to you!

 

[GradeIII]

Wait a minute...

Someone wanted to return THAT?

Man, I like a good F-30 as much as the next guy (I own one, in fact), but I would have been hard-pressed to ship this guitar back to you!

The buyer is trying to replace an F30-SB that his uncle sold years ago and regretted it. It's a gift for his uncle, so it's important to him to get the exact model the uncle no longer owns. Hopefully I'll have other interested buyers once I get it back.

 

[davismanLV]

Is the date stamped into the headstock under the serial number? That could help with the date. Late '87 they started doing that, and continued into mid '88? Anyway, it may be there if it's early 88.

 

[GradeIII]

Is the date stamped into the headstock under the serial number? That could help with the date. Late '87 they started doing that, and continued into mid '88? Anyway, it may be there if it's early 88.

Nope. Just "Made in U.S.A.

 

[SFIV1967]

Is the date stamped into the headstock under the serial number? That could help with the date. Late '87 they started doing that, and continued into mid '88? Anyway, it may be there if it's early 88.

I think the date is clear by now...
Ralf

 

[adorshki]

Here is the link to models and serial numbers for all Guild guitars. It seemed a bit confusing to me as well based join the information on your label. I would recommend you check this list as I came to the conclusion the instrument was made in 1987 based upon the serial numbering. http://support.guildguitars.com/2012/dating/Dating_Your_Guild.pdf
Check it out and contact Guild directly to try and lock down the date and specifically the model and serial number of your instrument.

Current management at Oxnard knows absolutely nothing about that period of Guild history,

wowza! is that more like an F40 body?

Yes, the GF's are the '80's version of the F40 family and introduced rosewood to the 16"F-body for he first time.

 

[fuman]

I thought hard about this one. It's a gorgeous example and they are great guitars. I'm still waiting for a rosewood GV/GF because i have a maple guitar already but it was very tempting. Sorry for your aggravation. As someone else said, I would much MUCH prefer a GF-30 to an F-30.

 

[davidbeinct]

I thought hard about this one. It's a gorgeous example and they are great guitars. I'm still waiting for a rosewood GV/GF because i have a maple guitar already but it was very tempting. Sorry for your aggravation. As someone else said, I would much MUCH prefer a GF-30 to an F-30.

I would too, but when they come up for sale they are usually cheaper than an F30.

 

[GradeIII]

The guitar is back in my possession and I'll be relisting it for sale.

 

[Westerly Wood]

The buyer is trying to replace an F30-SB that his uncle sold years ago and regretted it. It's a gift for his uncle, so it's important to him to get the exact model the uncle no longer owns. Hopefully I'll have other interested buyers once I get it back.

You could list it here on the LTG and save some Reverb hassle.

 

[GGJaguar]

Yes, once you get your post count up to 10 you can list the guitar here (and Reverb, too). One more post to go!

 

[GradeIII]

Yes, once you get your post count up to 10 you can list the guitar here (and Reverb, too). One more post to go!

That's a good idea. It seems like a smart thing to do. Thanks.