I've run across a new blond Guild F65CE, SN#AF651002, in a former dealer's remaining stockpile. She's been out of business for several years but has some select guitars for sale. The serial number is post 1999, and as noted in other threads on this forum, the websites posting Guild SN's stop in 1999. So, I'm guessing 2000-2001. Can anyone provide a specific date? And, what do you think would be fair value for this beauty? The seller says she has the OHSC, but it is stored away with a bunch of other cases so I haven't seen it to confirm.
I've played it once for about 10 minutes and only afterwards was able to do enough research on this forum and other sites to determine that this might be an exceptional find. It played well, although the action was a bit high and the strings were worn (probably never changed). The electronics worked fine (through an older solid state amp the owner had available) and it immediately produced some nice bluesy sounds. Who knows how many people have picked it up over the years, but it was never sold and, thus, remains in like-new condition. The owner has lost track of its original selling price so I'd like to make her a fair offer. I've seen web prices and forum discussions pricing these anywhere from $700- $1950 (Norm's Rare Guitars in LA has a sunburst F65CE for this higher price). Any ideas? What should I look for when I return to the seller's place (it's about an hour away from my home) and take a closer look at it? Thanks!
I've played it once for about 10 minutes and only afterwards was able to do enough research on this forum and other sites to determine that this might be an exceptional find. It played well, although the action was a bit high and the strings were worn (probably never changed). The electronics worked fine (through an older solid state amp the owner had available) and it immediately produced some nice bluesy sounds. Who knows how many people have picked it up over the years, but it was never sold and, thus, remains in like-new condition. The owner has lost track of its original selling price so I'd like to make her a fair offer. I've seen web prices and forum discussions pricing these anywhere from $700- $1950 (Norm's Rare Guitars in LA has a sunburst F65CE for this higher price). Any ideas? What should I look for when I return to the seller's place (it's about an hour away from my home) and take a closer look at it? Thanks!