NGD: GAS got me again

[JavelinaJoe]

Last week I posted a link to a Craigslist ad for a 1997 X-700 that has a cracked top. Today I am owner of this guitar (serial no.AK700159). The previous owner brought it over and I was hooked. He didn't look like the devil but he may have been. We ended up agreeing on $1000 in cash and my Fender Robert Cray MIM Strat in trade. I've been trying to get rid of that strat for over a year. Its worth about $400.

This is my first experience with a Guild archtop of this quality. The cracks have been professionally repaired and it is set up with D-Addario Chrome 12's. It plays like butter. I am in awe of this guitar, even with the defects. The rest of the guitar is in excellent condition.










Considering the number of other misfits, orphans, and mojoed guitars I own, this one fits right in. Maybe I'll start a shelter for abused Guilds.

JJ's Home for Guilds

 

[Zelja]

Looks great & a very good deal I reckon. Well done - congrats & enjoy!

 

[Jeff Haddad]

Congrats! If I'm not mistaken, that's a solid (not laminated) top so that may explain the cracks although the crack that's visible through the tailpiece makes me thing it took a jolt. For a great price like you got, I wouldn't be afraid of a well-repaired guitar.

 

[walrus]

Yes, a great price! Beautiful burst!

walrus

 

[davismanLV]

Despite the crack, that's one of the prettiest guitars I've ever SEEN!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats on an amazing acquisition!!

 

[southernGuild]

Despite the crack, that's one of the prettiest guitars I've ever SEEN!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats on an amazing acquisition!!

I have to second that one. Beautiful guitar!!! Score!

 

[twocorgis]

Repaired crack or no, the equivalent of $1400 for that one is a HUGE bargain. Best wishes with it!

 

[killdeer43]

What cracks?! :anonymous:

Joe

 

[AdvenJack]

I think you got a great deal and I think it has a carved top n back and non-laminated sides!

 

[rampside]

Great looking guitar. Nothing wrong with having a couple scars. Gives it a little character. Excellent score I'd say.

 

[JavelinaJoe]

Thanks to everyone for the great responses. I still can't get over how cool this guitar is. I am now officially a Guild archtop lover.

JJ

 

[dapmdave]

Looks like you done good!

 

[guildman63]

According to the westerlyguildguitars.com website the top is carved while the back and sides are laminated. Nonetheless, excellent guitar!

 

[Steve Hoffman]

What does that weird little black knob do? A pickup blender or something?

 

[SFIV1967]

What does that weird little black knob do? A pickup blender or something?

Master Volume knob!
Ralf

 

[70man]

I have not ventured in this section before ,Glad I did Lovely looking piece of kit mate......great trade price too

70 man

 

[Steve Hoffman]

Master Volume knob!
Ralf

Thought so, thanks.