Hot Mess Mod?

[7GuildsandanSG]

No affiliation. The pickguard! At least the TRC is RSU.

Guild D4 Re-topped, Addy Forward Shifted Braces | eBay

<p>This guild started its life out at a Guilld D4 NT. The top was damaged so I replaced it with a AAA grade Sitka top, with addy forward shifted braces. I also chose to do a large soundhole and blacked the top out. I went with these features because I’ve never seen either on a guild. It will be...

www.ebay.com

 

[kitniyatran]

1,800 for a d4?! I understand he replaced the top but using a AAA Adirondack top was a choice above the guitar's value .

 

[dreadnut]

Ridiculous asking price.

 

[Uke]

I bought a D4 about 10 years ago -- @ $400.00. I wouldn't think they have appreciated to $1800.00 today. That's just nuts.

 

[plaidseason]

Here's my price breakdown on these improvements?

"Replaced Top" - $500
"Addy Braces" - $400
"Forward shifting of Addy braces" - $200

 

[Tom O]

Its down to $1099 so plaidseason is spot on.

Guild D 1990’s Re-top (Large Soundhole) | Reverb

This guild started its life out as a Guild D4 NT. The top was damaged, so I replaced it with a AAA grade Sitka top, with addy forward shifted braces. I chose to do a large sound hole and blacked the top out. This would be a nice addition to any guild enthusiast, or an awesome addition to any coll...

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[Heath]

These are the kind of modifications you would make for yourself and only you. If this were mine I’d never expect to make any money on these mods. Instead I’d likely lose money. If I take a Toyota and fill it with parts made of gold, it’s still a Toyota.

 

[kitniyatran]

Yes, these are personal mods Beyond simply repairing or replacing of damaged top and would be more likely to decrease value rather than increase it

 

[SFIV1967]

Funny what the seller thinks when stating: "It will be a nice addition to any guild enthusiast, or just an awesome addition to any collection really." Who would want to collect such a guitar ???

Ralf

 

[mavuser]

Who would want to collect such a guitar ???

a collector of re-topped overpriced D-4's...with forward-shifted adi braces!!

 

[Neal]

For dumb, clueless collectors. Collectors whose collection is worth half their investment.