Drove North into the big city this morning & talked the wife into dropping me off at Affordable Guitars in Sumner while she did some woman things. . Kevin there, normally has more vintage Guild acoustics than any shop I've seen.
Today was no different, he had half a dozen Guilds hanging, two mahogany topped, flatbacked D25s & I played one, a very playworn model with some repair work. Not necessarily abused but someone played the crap out if this guitar, back of the neck in spots was bare wood from play, the seam in the top had been repaired & I suspect the top refinished, top was clear gloss, natural mahogany, other stuff I'm sure, aftermarket pickup. Body in general looked like a D25 that's been out & about more'n it's fair share, it ain't seen much pampering.
What a sweetheart to play, nice neck, articulate & bright, expecting a more somber, muted tone I was pleasantly surprised. Nice guitar, I was impressed.
Shop's only asking $825 for it. :shock:
Today was no different, he had half a dozen Guilds hanging, two mahogany topped, flatbacked D25s & I played one, a very playworn model with some repair work. Not necessarily abused but someone played the crap out if this guitar, back of the neck in spots was bare wood from play, the seam in the top had been repaired & I suspect the top refinished, top was clear gloss, natural mahogany, other stuff I'm sure, aftermarket pickup. Body in general looked like a D25 that's been out & about more'n it's fair share, it ain't seen much pampering.
What a sweetheart to play, nice neck, articulate & bright, expecting a more somber, muted tone I was pleasantly surprised. Nice guitar, I was impressed.
Shop's only asking $825 for it. :shock: