Looking for a Tacoma D50 bluegrass special

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There has been a new Bluegrass Special hanging around Richards Music in Lawrence KS for the past few months. I'm pretty sure it is a Tacoma because of the age. It is the only non-GAD Guild in the place. Since I have little interest in dreads I have not investigated further. If I remember correctly it is a little less than 2K. The URL is below:
www.richardsmusicstore.com

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Hey, you guys are great! I am reading these posts and checking these leads out, looking for the right guitar. I almost said "axe"....but I have no idea how that term originated. I have axes, but they don't look like guitars....did this come out of the heavy metal scene?? I have some possibilities, but nothing firm yet.

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Moose Dog said:
Hey, you guys are great! I am reading these posts and checking these leads out, looking for the right guitar. I almost said "axe"....but I have no idea how that term originated. I have axes, but they don't look like guitars....did this come out of the heavy metal scene?? I have some possibilities, but nothing firm yet.

Mike
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Well you know if'n your gonna axe a question - some fool is going to go look this up ...

The use of "axe" as slang for a musical instrument dates back to 1955, i.e., in the edenic pre-Kiss days. The instrument to which "axe" was first applied, however, was not the guitar, but the saxophone. The logic may have been simply the "sax/axe" rhyme, but another theory ties "axe" to the "swing" of a jazz sax player in full stride. "Axe" was also later applied to the trumpet before becoming accepted as slang for the guitar, a use which has probably persisted in part because of the instrument's resemblance to an actual axe.
 
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Tunes said:
Moose Dog said:
Hey, you guys are great! I am reading these posts and checking these leads out, looking for the right guitar. I almost said "axe"....but I have no idea how that term originated. I have axes, but they don't look like guitars....did this come out of the heavy metal scene?? I have some possibilities, but nothing firm yet.

Mike
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Well you know if'n your gonna axe a question - some fool is going to go look this up ...

The use of "axe" as slang for a musical instrument dates back to 1955, i.e., in the edenic pre-Kiss days. The instrument to which "axe" was first applied, however, was not the guitar, but the saxophone. The logic may have been simply the "sax/axe" rhyme, but another theory ties "axe" to the "swing" of a jazz sax player in full stride. "Axe" was also later applied to the trumpet before becoming accepted as slang for the guitar, a use which has probably persisted in part because of the instrument's resemblance to an actual axe.
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I thought it was because we needed something to work on our chops.....oooooooh groan, sorry. :oops: Steffan
 
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Moose - Ya still there !!??

Someone just inquired about the value of a D-40 as he wants to sell it - see the flattop section.
 
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Ha! Yes I am still around. I almost had a deal lined up on a Bluegrass special...but quite understandably the owner decided to keep it. I do appreciate you looking out for me....really looking for a Tacoma built d50. I might break down and bid on the one from rocky streets.

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Moose,

There's 2 more D50's on ebay - however both are Westerly made. IMHO the West's are the best, but I understsand your preference is Tacoma.

Actually I don't know if every D50 is a "Bluegrass Special", or if only certain D50's had the designation. Even after nearly a year at this my Guild knowledge if far from complete.
 
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Howdy...I guess the title about says it. I'm in the market for a nice used Tacoma-built D50. Any leads would be appreciated. I might even consider a trade for my D55...which is a super guitar...but I'd like a slight shift in sound. I have tried contacting Larry (below), but he seems to be out.

Thanks, Mike
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I may be interested in your D55. I recently acquired a near mint Westerly D50. Has original case and the only thing making it less than mint is the pickguard. It started to peel up and I had my guitar guru/luthier make a new pickguard to exactly match the original just a 16th inch larger to cover the area which was left from the old pickguard peeling up. Other than that its 100% original. If I didn't tell you, you couldn't tell that its been changed.

Let me know. The guitar is at a trusted friends house right now as he's interested in buying it. I let him use it for awhile.
 
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c70man, I think I am looking more to buy a D50 first and then compare the sound and see if I want to part with the D55. There is a good bit of sentimental value involved with that guitar...something I realized after making the original post. The reason I have been holding out for a Tacoma built is that I know they have very nice note definition and an open airy sound. My D55 is wonderful too, just much softer, rounder and complex. I don't have any experience with the Westerlys and the quality of their sound. I'm sure it must be good to have so many aficionados. I will definitely keep yours in mind.

Vusterle...replied to your pm.

Thanks guys,

Mike
 
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See my earlier post on Aug. 29. As of yesterday the BG Special is still there, the price is now $1795, surprised they didn't take it to Winfield this weekend to try and peddle it there. Mass Street Music had about a third of their acoustics off the wall and in a van down at Winfield. Fortunately they left the McPhersons behind so I could goof with them a little!

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Thanks spiderman!
I just had my second private deal vaporize as we came down to making the transaction. These have to be great guitars! People just seem to love them. Next time I may need to immediately hop on an airplane before the seller has a chance to come to their senses. It seems that on rare occasion a Guild owner will inadvertently consume a mushroom or puff too long on a peace pipe, rise , and begin mumbling..."I think I will sell my guild....I think I will sell my guild" ...then they wake up on some forum or in the middle of an email and say "What the heck??!!???....." Perhaps I can work on hypnotic suggestion or start growing more of the mushrooms in my basement. I will win at this game.

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Moose Dog said:
Thanks spiderman!
I just had my second private deal vaporize as we came down to making the transaction. These have to be great guitars! People just seem to love them. Next time I may need to immediately hop on an airplane before the seller has a chance to come to their senses. It seems that on rare occasion a Guild owner will inadvertently consume a mushroom or puff too long on a peace pipe, rise , and begin mumbling..."I think I will sell my guild....I think I will sell my guild" ...then they wake up on some forum or in the middle of an email and say "What the heck??!!???....." Perhaps I can work on hypnotic suggestion or start growing more of the mushrooms in my basement. I will win at this game.

Moose Dog
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LOL!

Good luck on your quest, the hunt is half the fun!
 
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