found guild f30 in pawnshop

[john oconnor]

Whats the story with the f30s made in hoboken?? They were made in the 60's if i am correct?? Could anyone give me a wee bit of feedback there? I found one in a pawnshop that i have a hold on until i do a bit of resarch. The guy want 500$

Any input would be awesome!

 

[guildzilla]

If it's in good condition and sounds good, the price is excellent, IMO.

 

[wombat]

Hi John,

I believe the Hoboken years were '56 to '69. To date it accurately, check the serial no. against the info on the Guild website.

I have a '65 F-30. Great guitar. I prefer its shorter scale to the later ('70s onwards) models - easier for my hands, warmer sound, though the later models sound great too (they have a touch more presence/zing). Great all-rounder. Arguably THE small bodied folk/blues guitar of the 60s. Paul Simon played a rosewood version. I'd buy another in a heartbeat. If this one is in good playing condition that's a great price for a Hoboken (I paid $1000 for mine). If it's to your taste, jump on it. Good luck!