LTG - Internationally Strong w/ 3555

[ladytexan]

When I post a weblink, I do it through bit.ly. This allows one to analyze where folks are that click on your links. This past week here are the countries represented in viewing my posted weblinks:

United States ( US )
Canada ( CA )
Netherlands ( NL )
United Kingdom ( GB )
Japan ( JP )
New Zealand ( NZ )
Australia ( AU )
Austria ( AT )
Norway ( NO )
Germany ( DE )
Belgium ( BE )
France ( FR )
Ireland ( IE )
Croatia ( HR )
Philippines (PH)
Taiwan ( TW )
Hungary ( HU )
Indonesia ( ID )

I think it's great that LTG is an international forum with 3555 members. Thanks to Don for creating the forum for us. Wow, I wonder how many and what model Guilds in total we all own - worldwide? :shock:

Our common bond - Guilds! YEAH!

Toni

 

[killdeer43]

We're Guilded and GASsed and we're worldwide!
This particular illness knows no boundaries and, of course, there is no known cure!
Although, playing your Guild(s) with some regularity is quite soothing, so we persevere. :wink:

Works for me,
Joe

 

[GardMan]

I'd estimate we have 30-35 of the ~55 "models"* of dreads that Guild produced thru the years covered...

*Not distinguishing models that have remained essentially the same from different years, factories... ie, a D-55 is a D-55, or different finishes (NT vs SB or HG vs S), but counting significant changes in design (for example, I consider all-mahogany flat-backed D-25, arched-back all mahogany, and arched-back spruce/mahogany to be three "models," tho' they are all "D-25s").

 

[idealassets]

ladytexan,
There is a master "currency census" for collectible currecy, via serial number. I know because I have contributed to the currency census with many that I have bought and sold. I have given a one of my guitar serial numbers out to a few interested folks that asked. No problem I have a receipt for purchase.

For LTG what would anyone think of recording a census of serial numbers of guitars owned? Too much work maybe?

-Just a thought. Currency collectors have done it.

Craig

 

[Brad Little]

There's a thread somewhere in which members posted the number and (I think) model of their Guilds. Maybe someone with a better memory or better searching skills can find it. That might be an interesting place to enter serial numbers as well.
Brad

 

[fab467]

For LTG what would anyone think of recording a census of serial numbers of guitars owned? Too much work maybe?
-Just a thought. Currency collectors have done it.

I think Mr. Moust already has.

 

[ladytexan]

I'm wondering if the distribution of models (and quantities) owned by LTGers (simply) parallels the number of guitars made (by model), i.e., lots of D25s made, lots of D25s owned. An interesting fact to me would be the distribution of models by year by country - an infograph depicting this should be very telling.

I'm sure that Hans has a good handle on this (especially the relatively scarce models). He probably knows all the owners by name.

I'd be glad to help with any initiative deemed appropriate. Again, maintaining the database could be a royal pain in the bxxx, too....since, GAS leads to trading, selling, and buying..continuously. Oh well, just some random thoughts on a Saturday afternoon.

Toni

 

[killdeer43]

Oh well, just some random thoughts on a Saturday afternoon.
Toni

That's what Saturdays are all about.
Sundays are pretty good for that pursuit, as well. :wink:

Joe

 

[twocorgis]

Again, maintaining the database could be a royal pain in the bxxx, too....since, GAS leads to trading, selling, and buying..continuously.

It's a noble pursuit, but the way we trade off guitars here it would be a PITA to maintain. Most of the horse trading happens off list too, which doesn't make the task any easier. Welcome to the asylum; you meet the nicest people here. 8)

 

[West R Lee]

For LTG what would anyone think of recording a census of serial numbers of guitars owned? Too much work maybe?
-Just a thought. Currency collectors have done it.

I think Mr. Moust already has.

I used to post the serial #'s of mine in my signature, but it was once discussed here and suggested it might not be a good idea. I think it was presumed that someone with less than honorable intentions might be inclined to abuse the information.

There is an LTG guitar count thread someplace, I'll see if I can find it.

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=10851&p=250209&hilit=Guild+Count#p250209

West

 

[ladytexan]

Thanks, Everyone,

As a new member, you are always patient with me when I ask about previously covered ground. You are MORE than patient, you are kind.

My work experience and background preclude me to "wanting to know and making sense of the numbers". Probably doesn't apply here. No, most definitely does not apply here.

West, I can understand why posting serial numbers can be dangerous, too. I hadn't even thought of that. :roll:

I guess what I will do is to continue to be amazed at how many folks from all over read the posts and participate in the LGT forum. That is an up-lifter, in and of itself.

Toni

 

[Dr. Spivey]

I'm wondering if the distribution of models (and quantities) owned by LTGers (simply) parallels the number of guitars made (by model), i.e., lots of D25s made, lots of D25s owned.
Toni

I would guess that to be the case with the more common models, and would assume there is a higher percentage of the rare ones as well.

 

[idealassets]

I recently made a tally of "Favorite Guitar Players" and posted the results so far on LTG. It was easy & took virtually no time. I would volunteer to do a spread sheet with all the guitar the data. Do you think Hans really Hans time for ALL the guitars? I wouldbet that he is primarily interested in the "good stuff". But what we want here is to know trends in LTG'ers guitars owned, both vintage and new.

I don't think its a good idea to post serial numbers in public. But if I were to do a listing by each year & model owned, I would want the serial number & owners name. BUT IT WOULD NOT be given out. If anyone were squeemish about giving their serial number, I would record their guitars in the census with no serial number- provided I am convinved that the information provided is sincere and legitimate. All info could be emailed so LTG is not flooded with guitar info, until some organozed data could be published of what years & models.

If there is any prior information on Guild guitars owned I would be glad to start with it.

-Just my 2c worth,
Craig

 

[West R Lee]

I recently made a tally of "Favorite Guitar Players" and posted the results so far on LTG. It was easy & took virtually no time. I would volunteer to do a spread sheet with all the guitar the data. Do you think Hans really Hans time for ALL the guitars? I wouldbet that he is primarily interested in the "good stuff". But what we want here is to know trends in LTG'ers guitars owned, both vintage and new.

I don't think its a good idea to post serial numbers in public. But if I were to do a listing by each year & model owned, I would want the serial number & owners name. BUT IT WOULD NOT be given out. If anyone were squeemish about giving their serial number, I would record their guitars in the census with no serial number- provided I am convinved that the information provided is sincere and legitimate. All info could be emailed so LTG is not flooded with guitar info, until some organozed data could be published of what years & models.

If there is any prior information on Guild guitars owned I would be glad to start with it.

-Just my 2c worth,
Craig

I don't think I would burden Hans with this stuff, I think his plate stays pretty full. It seems many of us have our inventory of guitars in our signature anyway.....except for Grot of course :wink: .

West

 

[CA-35]

Yeah the page is not big enough!! Ha Ha Ha Ha All in fun Grot,. I'm gettin there.

 

[ladytexan]

I don't think I would burden Hans with this stuff, I think his plate stays pretty full. It seems many of us have our inventory of guitars in our signature anyway.....except for Grot of course :wink: .

West

West, I agree. Hans is a busy man.

Toni

 

[ladytexan]

I recently made a tally of "Favorite Guitar Players" and posted the results so far on LTG. It was easy & took virtually no time. I would volunteer to do a spread sheet with all the guitar the data. Do you think Hans really Hans time for ALL the guitars? I wouldbet that he is primarily interested in the "good stuff". But what we want here is to know trends in LTG'ers guitars owned, both vintage and new.

I don't think its a good idea to post serial numbers in public. But if I were to do a listing by each year & model owned, I would want the serial number & owners name. BUT IT WOULD NOT be given out. If anyone were squeemish about giving their serial number, I would record their guitars in the census with no serial number- provided I am convinved that the information provided is sincere and legitimate. All info could be emailed so LTG is not flooded with guitar info, until some organozed data could be published of what years & models.

If there is any prior information on Guild guitars owned I would be glad to start with it.

-Just my 2c worth,
Craig

Craig,

From what I can tell from the threads, the easiest and best way to gather a "snapshot in time" of models by total number owned is via signatures posted. That's a LOT of work to go through 3555 profiles and extract the info into a spreadsheet. The database would be a ballpark figure since not everyone posts a signature with guitars owned nor their location. AND, the database is a moving target, as twocorgis (Sandy) reaffirmed.

Thanks for making the offer, though. Very great of you.

I think this is a fair statement: LTGers usually own more than one of the various Guild models produced.

:mrgreen:

Toni

 

[killdeer43]

I think this is a fair statement: LTGers usually own more than one of the various Guild models produced.
Toni

I think you might have nailed it right there, Toni.
It's not exactly the Da Vinci Code, but it's our little secret. :wink:

Cheers,
Joe

 

[fronobulax]

Since much of LTG can be accessed by non-members, I'm not sure there is a real correlation between the geographical location of LTG members and the locations that access a link that was only posted on LTG. I'll also note that I have been known to web surf using a proxy and that makes my traffic appear to have an origin that is somewhere that I and my Guilds are not.

If anyone wants to make an uberlist of guitar models I am certainly willing to contribute the information in my sig but I am not interested in providing serial numbers, nor am I interested in any survey that includes any kind of attempt to verify that I have the instruments in question and there is no kind of double counting going on. Trust, NOT verify ;-)

I also might suggest that some ground rules be established before collecting data. For example, I understand that the specs for the F-30 in production today are not identical to those of a Westerly era F-30. Do we just have one model, F-30 or do we need to have some pseudo-models such as F-30 W and F-30 NH? D-25? Where do GADs fit? DeArmonds? Do we lump the Starfire basses into one or do we distinguish between 1 and 2 PU versions and the pre-71 with Hagstroms, the 71-77 with humbuckers and the 90's reissue?

 

[adorshki]

Since much of LTG can be accessed by non-members, I'm not sure there is a real correlation between the geographical location of LTG members and the locations that access a link that was only posted on LTG. I'll also note that I have been known to web surf using a proxy and that makes my traffic appear to have an origin that is somewhere that I and my Guilds are not.

I always wondered why we never see any members/vistors from the African continent.
Just idle morbid curiosity I guess... :?