New D50T

SFIV1967 said:
Here we talk a GSR model and the certificate shows they are from StewMac (Golden Age is their house brand), also means MIA, see post #33. If they are made by Derjung for StewMac is not known, but I doubt it as they are not marked.

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Ralf
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I was referring to the Tradiitional Guild model mention in the first part of post 26.
 
twocorgis said:
My '22 D40 Traditional came with unbranded 20:1 tuners that I think are great—certainly better than anyone's 15:1 tuners.
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Geez, a 20:1 ratio - I’m salivating! Would love to have a few sets of those.
 
Bill Ashton said:
I never looked at the COA, it says "Golden Age tuners." Would those be Waverly-look-alikes from Stewart/MacDonal?...if so,
perhaps just as good as Gotohs. Look like ivory-colored buttons.

As some may know, I am not in the Waverly-koolaid-drinking faction, had the most terrible Waverly's on my Huss & Dalton DS, after
a few months had them change them out, just terrible...sharp button edges, hard to turn (n)
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Bill's post isn't one year old, yet, so me only reading now for the very first time doesn't sound quite as bad as it really is. Wait ... :-)

As I understand it, Champlain Capital (out of San Francisco, CA) now owns Stewart-MacDonald (in Athens, OH). That deal was brokered by Amherst Partners (methinks in 2016 or 2017?). Waverly (in Bozeman, MT) has been a Stewart-MacDonald brand since the 70s. Yes, StewMac owns Waverly Tuning Machines. I believe that the Irving Sloane classical tuners are also made by (or at) Waverly. Sloane is a Stewart-MacDonald brand. Five-Star banjo tuners is also a Stewart-MacDonald brand.

I have "assumed" that the "Golden Age" series of tuners are also a Waverly facility product, but I suppose that they could be produced overseas. Maybe someone can clarify.
 
Oh man, I was looking at the ones at Wicutt and Calido and almost pulled the trigger, until I came upon the 68. Congrats!, I look forward to the report, happy impending new guitar day! :)
 
Congratulations on your new D50T--I'm looking forward to your report.
 
Mr. Chesterfield said:
BC - are you selling this?
It's a ways under new MSRP - almost in range for a "daily driver" if it wasn't collectible!
I love playing mine, but it's never leaving the house ...
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No sir, I merely posted a very surprising link from Guitar Center for one.
 
That's quite a good price for a limited edition in like-new condition. I have to remind myself that I'm already overrun by rosewood dreads in general and D50s in particular.
 
Just hope it’s not a dud, kinda surprised to see it at a GC, and why I had to jump. Can always return it though 🤞
 
I'm glad you snatched #8 up Boneman - I was entertaining raiding my IRA and buying it myself. Idea was to put one away in the case to keep it pristine so my heirs could cash it in when I go for my dirtnap, and play the other one. This keeps me from doing something insane.

Now here's the question I have for all of you:

SHOULD I PUT #25 AWAY IN THE CASE, OR SHOULD I JUST GO AHEAD AND PLAY THE THING?

Boneman - I'm guessing you will LOVE #8 because #25 is by far the FINEST GUITAR I'VE EVER PLAYED. PERIOD.
Fantastic playability with ebony fingerboard and impeccable fretwork.
Gorgeous sound courtesy of the Adirondack top and Indian rosewood.
It's simply so BEAUTIFUL to behold ...

Only weak spot is the craptastic tuners. They're like they need lube or something. And they look ... cheap.
At that lofty price point, I can't understand why they didn't put a little extra into it and slap some Waverleys on it.
If I keep it as a daily driver, I might address this first off.

So please fellas - I need your advice.
If I keep it pristine and lock it away (getting it out on special occasions only), it will retain more resale value.
But I love playing and singing with it so darn much ... it sounds so great and inspires me.
And life is short (especially when you can see the end better because you're getting closer every day).

I'm hedging my bet here too. I have another Guild arriving today in fact.
And I am getting it from a fellow forum member, so I'm expecting great things.
DV52 - one of the last run from Westerly.
Sitka top,, rosewood back and sides, ebony bridge and board, and abalone rosette.
No neck or headstock binding to crack. Not a flagship ...
Seller says there are "no known issues," which hopefully means no refretting or neck resetting or cracks to address.
Plan is to embrace this new one as my daily driver and give myself the leeway to semi-retire #25.

DV52 didn't have a strap button in the photos, so I'm guessing it hasn't been played out much if at all.
No visible gouges, dings, scratches, cracks, or bullet holes (digital photos hide everything, though).
And no pickup installed. So no surgeries.
So I have a blank canvas there as well - and a chance to upgrade to TUSQ pins and bridge, and nut if it needs it.
Factory gold Grovers are probably due for replacement (I'm thinking Sperzel lockers for easy string change and great tuning).
Not to mention I'd be proud to play this venerable old Westerly tank in public any day!
My first Guild was a mid-'70s F50 jumbo with maple sides and back - another tank - and I loved it so.

These are good problems to have, no? 🤠

P.S. - I must apologize. I wrote advertising copy and content in a virtual freelance space for ad agencies and corporations nationwide for 30+ years. So if I'm longwinded, it's an occupational hazard I come by honestly. Cheers!
 
Mr. Chesterfield said:
I'm glad you snatched #8 up Boneman - I was entertaining raiding my IRA and buying it myself. Idea was to put one away in the case to keep it pristine so my heirs could cash it in when I go for my dirtnap, and play the other one. This keeps me from doing something insane.

Now here's the question I have for all of you:

SHOULD I PUT #25 AWAY IN THE CASE, OR SHOULD I JUST GO AHEAD AND PLAY THE THING?

Boneman - I'm guessing you will LOVE #8 because #25 is by far the FINEST GUITAR I'VE EVER PLAYED. PERIOD.
Fantastic playability with ebony fingerboard and impeccable fretwork.
Gorgeous sound courtesy of the Adirondack top and Indian rosewood.
It's simply so BEAUTIFUL to behold ...

Only weak spot is the craptastic tuners. They're like they need lube or something. And they look ... cheap.
At that lofty price point, I can't understand why they didn't put a little extra into it and slap some Waverleys on it.
If I keep it as a daily driver, I might address this first off.

So please fellas - I need your advice.
If I keep it pristine and lock it away (getting it out on special occasions only), it will retain more resale value.
But I love playing and singing with it so darn much ... it sounds so great and inspires me.
And life is short (especially when you can see the end better because you're getting closer every day).

I'm hedging my bet here too. I have another Guild arriving today in fact.
And I am getting it from a fellow forum member, so I'm expecting great things.
DV52 - one of the last run from Westerly.
Sitka top,, rosewood back and sides, ebony bridge and board, and abalone rosette.
No neck or headstock binding to crack. Not a flagship ...
Seller says there are "no known issues," which hopefully means no refretting or neck resetting or cracks to address.
Plan is to embrace this new one as my daily driver and give myself the leeway to semi-retire #25.

DV52 didn't have a strap button in the photos, so I'm guessing it hasn't been played out much if at all.
No visible gouges, dings, scratches, cracks, or bullet holes (digital photos hide everything, though).
And no pickup installed. So no surgeries.
So I have a blank canvas there as well - and a chance to upgrade to TUSQ pins and bridge, and nut if it needs it.
Factory gold Grovers are probably due for replacement (I'm thinking Sperzel lockers for easy string change and great tuning).
Not to mention I'd be proud to play this venerable old Westerly tank in public any day!
My first Guild was a mid-'70s F50 jumbo with maple sides and back - another tank - and I loved it so.

These are good problems to have, no? 🤠

P.S. - I must apologize. I wrote advertising copy and content in a virtual freelance space for ad agencies and corporations nationwide for 30+ years. So if I'm longwinded, it's an occupational hazard I come by honestly. Cheers!
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Play the darn thing. It’s a guitar.
 
davenumber2 said:
Play the darn thing. It’s a guitar.
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Yeah Dave, I think you're right. I should know better by now, right?

I have another guitar that shoulda taught me the wisdom of that.
1998 Hamer Artist that is so incredibly pristine you'd need a time machine to find a better specimen.
Original owner musta kept it in the closet since the day he bought it. Widow probably found it ...
Not a scratch or ding. COA in factory envelope. Looks completely brand new.
I'm selling it, so if you know anyone who's interested, pass it on.
Reason is I'm still in awe of it. Haven't played it more than twice in 3 years.
Nervous as a cat every minute it's out of the case. What fun is that?
And I have another guitar that cost way less that pretty much does what it does ...

So maybe I'll swap out the tuners and play the snot out of #25.
My heirs won't know the difference anyway ...
 
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