wordlesschorus
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Hi everybody first time poster here, i posted this question in another great guitar forum (acousticguitarforum.com) so i hope you dont mind if i c and p it here it is:
"Hi, first-time poster here! Well, i did a search for people's opinions on Corona-built Guilds and i came away with the impression that if you must buy a Guild, Pre-Fender Westerley Guilds are the way to go...But, I've had my eye on a beatiful Corona, Ca. Guild D25M on craigslist thats just the right price for me (I know, its very risky to buy from there but i'm short on funds but would really to pick up a new guitar). My question is, other than the people at the Tacoma plant being alot more friendlier (thus leading to the inference that they are more proud of their work and are more professional in business manner), what makes a Tacoma Guild better than a Corona one? Also, does anybody know what precipated the move from Corona to Tacoma (Shoddy worksmanship, I hope not =[) in the first place? The guitar i'm looking at is a flattop D25M solid mahogany/back/sides/neck bone nut and saddle and, although not especially eye-catching, i like its plain aesthetic appeal. I have only been playing guitar for a couple of years and would like some of the more seasoned vets opinions on this..Is Corona really all that bad? By the way my old guitar was an Epi cheapie so im sure this'll sound atleast better than that =). What do you guys think?"
I've since gone ahead and actually purchased a similar guitar on ebay heres the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1
Ok well i'd appreciate any feedback, good or bad, you guys have to offer..From what i know, the guitar is in good shape no warpage of the neck and only a few cosmetic dings on the back..Solid mahogany top/back/sides.
"Hi, first-time poster here! Well, i did a search for people's opinions on Corona-built Guilds and i came away with the impression that if you must buy a Guild, Pre-Fender Westerley Guilds are the way to go...But, I've had my eye on a beatiful Corona, Ca. Guild D25M on craigslist thats just the right price for me (I know, its very risky to buy from there but i'm short on funds but would really to pick up a new guitar). My question is, other than the people at the Tacoma plant being alot more friendlier (thus leading to the inference that they are more proud of their work and are more professional in business manner), what makes a Tacoma Guild better than a Corona one? Also, does anybody know what precipated the move from Corona to Tacoma (Shoddy worksmanship, I hope not =[) in the first place? The guitar i'm looking at is a flattop D25M solid mahogany/back/sides/neck bone nut and saddle and, although not especially eye-catching, i like its plain aesthetic appeal. I have only been playing guitar for a couple of years and would like some of the more seasoned vets opinions on this..Is Corona really all that bad? By the way my old guitar was an Epi cheapie so im sure this'll sound atleast better than that =). What do you guys think?"
I've since gone ahead and actually purchased a similar guitar on ebay heres the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1
Ok well i'd appreciate any feedback, good or bad, you guys have to offer..From what i know, the guitar is in good shape no warpage of the neck and only a few cosmetic dings on the back..Solid mahogany top/back/sides.