Nicky Techniques
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Thanks for the welcome, capnjuan....
yes, upon further inspection/recollection, that guitar MUST have been the D-55. For whatever reason, it was going for 2300, unless I'm blind. Perhaps it was used, I didn't ask... but it looked unscathed. The MSRP of 3+k would more accurately correspond with the guitar's workmanship, and also indicates that what I spent on mine was probably fair.
I have seen equivalent f47rc's made in NH going for 3+k new... the "r" stands for Rosewood... mine is Maple. I'm pretty sure maple is a good thing, even though rosewood might cost more. I am not sure of this, but it's possible that f47mc's and f47rc's are both discontinued at this point. This is all irrelevant, I am completely satisfied with my axe; if it had been made in Antarctica, that would be fine. I hope I didn't ruffle any Connecticut fans' feathers. The reputation of Tacoma Guilds is hotly debated, it seems. What is nice about them is that you can get them new (with warranty) for about two-thirds the cost of an equivalent New Hartford model. I'll tell you what really sold me- and I am slightly ashamed of this- it was the Ice-Tea sunburst color. The fact that it purrs is sort of a stroke of luck!
yes, upon further inspection/recollection, that guitar MUST have been the D-55. For whatever reason, it was going for 2300, unless I'm blind. Perhaps it was used, I didn't ask... but it looked unscathed. The MSRP of 3+k would more accurately correspond with the guitar's workmanship, and also indicates that what I spent on mine was probably fair.
I have seen equivalent f47rc's made in NH going for 3+k new... the "r" stands for Rosewood... mine is Maple. I'm pretty sure maple is a good thing, even though rosewood might cost more. I am not sure of this, but it's possible that f47mc's and f47rc's are both discontinued at this point. This is all irrelevant, I am completely satisfied with my axe; if it had been made in Antarctica, that would be fine. I hope I didn't ruffle any Connecticut fans' feathers. The reputation of Tacoma Guilds is hotly debated, it seems. What is nice about them is that you can get them new (with warranty) for about two-thirds the cost of an equivalent New Hartford model. I'll tell you what really sold me- and I am slightly ashamed of this- it was the Ice-Tea sunburst color. The fact that it purrs is sort of a stroke of luck!