Guild CV-2

[sitka_spruce]

Yeah, I agree with the quality control or design execution theories: perhaps they put them into production before they had all of the kinks worked out or had assemblers properly trained.
I think a clue to this lies in something stated on a thread here about the CT production and why the Contemps are not (yet) in the queue: the production manager said something along the lines of the Contemps being more difficult to assemble. Of course, you wouldn't ordinarily expect that of a typical bolt-on.

Yeah... this is what I'm thinking. That's why I ultimately didn't want to keep it; I want a guitar that will last forever (or at least for a while) and buying a new one that arrived with a significant problem just didn't seem like the best strategy for me. It was a gorgeous and good-sounding guitar, though.

Probably a wise move on your part; certainly a safer one.
Actually, I do expect my CV-2C to last quite a while, though I realize I might have to put some money into it along the way .... perhaps sooner than for the traditional dovetail joins, though who knows .... . For me, the guitar is good enough to warrant this.

Anyway, good luck with your search.

As much as I love my Willie Porter, retro neck adjustments and corrections of fretboard angles seem to be standard practice with Contemporaries. I'm waiting to build up funds for a second Contemporary so I'll have one to play whilst the WP is on service - am I adicted or what? - because what ever the kinks on these (mine also has slight binding flaws) they're super instruments that will last a lifetime if treated with respect.

Yes, the need of an early service doesn't tell anything about the potential longevity of an instrument. What this is about is the questionable quality of detail of these. Quality of construction as such to my knowledge is impecable or in the neigbourhood thereof.

Makes me remenice that old Volvo 245 we used to have. Nasty gaps of the internal panels and trimmings, creaking along with the unevenness of the road... But you couldn't break it even if you tried to on purpose. Required some service of its weak points every now and then, but had you put a turret on the roof and it'd be a tank - and the cage would carry it too; no wonder the type was so popular in movies when it came to crashing and rolling cars. Well it's probably reborn into something else by now, I gather...

 

[chazmo]

Sitka, it's admirable that you stick with these in spite of the neck issues. I think the WP will become a collector's guitar someday, as will all the Contemporaries to a lesser degree.

I've never had an opportunity to sit down with one. Hope to some day!

 

[sitka_spruce]

Sitka, it's admirable that you stick with these in spite of the neck issues. I think the WP will become a collector's guitar someday, as will all the Contemporaries to a lesser degree.

I've never had an opportunity to sit down with one. Hope to some day!

That day I'm sure you'll get the reason for my sticking with the Contemporaries, eventhough they may not be your cup of tea.

That "bright and muddy" description of these, used by many, I would translate into "light and woody sounding". I'm also a fan of the slightly wider neck since I tend to get my fingers tangled in the strings...

 

[superporpoise]

Well I just bought a used 2007 Tacoma F-47R w/D-TAR yesterday for $1,050. It should be here Friday. I'm excited!

How do you all feel about the D-TAR pickup system?

 

[sitka_spruce]

How do you all feel about the D-TAR pickup system?

More headroom than other piezos, but that piezo sound (EQ, compression...) retained.

 

[superporpoise]

Well, my 2007 Tacoma F47R just got here about an hour ago! A couple minor scratches, but overall in amazing condition. Sounds wonderful, too. Has an Adi spruce top with a great burst finish and Rosewood back and sides. The sound is big but not harsh and full but not boomy. Delightful. It's set up for light strings which I like. The action is a little low for me, but that's obviously fixable. Haven't tried the D-TAR yet but I've heard good things about it. Overall, I think she's a keeper... especially for $1,050 shipped to my door!

 

[cjd-player]

Well, my 2007 Tacoma F47R just got here about an hour ago! A couple minor scratches, but overall in amazing condition. Sounds wonderful, too. Has an Adi spruce top with a great burst finish and Rosewood back and sides. The sound is big but not harsh and full but not boomy. Delightful. It's set up for light strings which I like. The action is a little low for me, but that's obviously fixable. Haven't tried the D-TAR yet but I've heard good things about it. Overall, I think she's a keeper... especially for $1,050 shipped to my door!

No pics: Didn't happen.

Congrats on the guitar, Super
I like small-bodies too.