beecee
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Must be my 40+ years of Madeira ownership but there is something about the first Generation GAD's I like.
They featured nice wood binding, all solid wood construction, bone nut and saddle, Grover tuners, etc etc. Don't like the bad version of the Chesterfield inlay but other than that I've liked all I've played and some are awful good looking. Never didi buy one though.
So a few years ago someone here was gushing about their new acquisition, an F-40P. 12 fret, Padauk back and sides...and (HANG ON AL), based on the old F-40 body. So of course I researched a bit, since I love 12 fretters, absolutely love the fretboard inlays on them and was curious of the Padauk tonewood.
About a week ago I was perusing the GC site around my typical viewing time 2:30 a.m. when I saw one!!! Too new for picture, described as excellent and priced very reasonably. Pounce!
I pulled into Syracuse after a 400 mile day yesterday, (saw a neighbor I'd not seen in a few months on the NYS Thruway we chatted on cells at 78 mph), and headed right over.
Huge gash in the side of the box, I could tell by the weight there was no case but it was fine.
What a great little guitar...I say little but it has a 16" lower bout...maybe the 12th fret neck makes it feel more compact I dunno....but boy this is sure a well put together guitar. Poly finish and clumsy Chesterfield aside this is a quality instrument that rivals anything in the $1,000 range they had in the store. I've come to know two employees there and they enjoyed playing it. That Padauk is cross between R/W and mahogany sa far as sound...I really like it. I'm not a huge fan of the 1 3/4 nut but at that price I'll learn!
Here is an old description from GC website....had to sneak it in to the house but I'll have pix later Thursday.
BY THE WAY
They had a new 2512CE on the wall that one of the guys pointed out. What a stellar instrument.....I put it down immediately so I wouldn't get seduced into buying it. They typically have 1 or 2 used on line.......I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an easy playing lovely sounding 12 string!
They featured nice wood binding, all solid wood construction, bone nut and saddle, Grover tuners, etc etc. Don't like the bad version of the Chesterfield inlay but other than that I've liked all I've played and some are awful good looking. Never didi buy one though.
So a few years ago someone here was gushing about their new acquisition, an F-40P. 12 fret, Padauk back and sides...and (HANG ON AL), based on the old F-40 body. So of course I researched a bit, since I love 12 fretters, absolutely love the fretboard inlays on them and was curious of the Padauk tonewood.
About a week ago I was perusing the GC site around my typical viewing time 2:30 a.m. when I saw one!!! Too new for picture, described as excellent and priced very reasonably. Pounce!
I pulled into Syracuse after a 400 mile day yesterday, (saw a neighbor I'd not seen in a few months on the NYS Thruway we chatted on cells at 78 mph), and headed right over.
Huge gash in the side of the box, I could tell by the weight there was no case but it was fine.
What a great little guitar...I say little but it has a 16" lower bout...maybe the 12th fret neck makes it feel more compact I dunno....but boy this is sure a well put together guitar. Poly finish and clumsy Chesterfield aside this is a quality instrument that rivals anything in the $1,000 range they had in the store. I've come to know two employees there and they enjoyed playing it. That Padauk is cross between R/W and mahogany sa far as sound...I really like it. I'm not a huge fan of the 1 3/4 nut but at that price I'll learn!
Here is an old description from GC website....had to sneak it in to the house but I'll have pix later Thursday.
BY THE WAY
They had a new 2512CE on the wall that one of the guys pointed out. What a stellar instrument.....I put it down immediately so I wouldn't get seduced into buying it. They typically have 1 or 2 used on line.......I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an easy playing lovely sounding 12 string!