So, I bought a 1964 D 50 Braz. RW 2+ years ago and it was in deplorable condition. But, I just thought it could be something special with the right person doing that work. The right person is Tom Jacobs and he pretty much completely restored this one. It was a sorry looking Guild to be honest but now looks like a well loved and used vintage instrument and of course, it's 100% great with no structural or functional issues whatsoever. The finish on this now is incredible. It's like a mirror, so shiny and beautiful, it nearly makes me cry. I love this thing. I also had a 1965 D 50 Braz. RW I sold to Rich Cohen and I think he still has it. It was in great shape compared to this one. It had a few issues but no show stoppers. It was a wonderful sounding Guild as well. My D 50 doesn't have the wild, crazy grain you see on some Braz. RW guitars. This one is more of a straight grained Braz. RW.
This one has a voice unlike any other D 50 I've ever played. I can't explain it, it's just different with rich, creamy overtones and the sustain seems like it's months long. I am so happy with this one and with all the work and effort Tom put into it. He likely doesn't want to hear from me again any time soon, but Tom if you're reading this, "You Da Man, Man".
It has a unique bracing pattern I don't understand and can't even begin to describe. Per Hans Guild experimented with it a short while and then stopped it shortly after they tried it. If Hans reads this, maybe he will explain what the bracing pattern is all about. I had my local guy take it all apart and I shipped all the pieces in its case to Tom to apply his magic.
Again, I would urge any of you that needs anything done to your guitars involving repair/restoration and everything else you can think of it's absolutely more than worth it to pay the two way shipping to get it to him.
I've attached a few pics for you. The first three are of the guitar taken apart before Tom got it. The finished product speaks for itself. THANK YOU TOM!!!!!!
This one has a voice unlike any other D 50 I've ever played. I can't explain it, it's just different with rich, creamy overtones and the sustain seems like it's months long. I am so happy with this one and with all the work and effort Tom put into it. He likely doesn't want to hear from me again any time soon, but Tom if you're reading this, "You Da Man, Man".
It has a unique bracing pattern I don't understand and can't even begin to describe. Per Hans Guild experimented with it a short while and then stopped it shortly after they tried it. If Hans reads this, maybe he will explain what the bracing pattern is all about. I had my local guy take it all apart and I shipped all the pieces in its case to Tom to apply his magic.
Again, I would urge any of you that needs anything done to your guitars involving repair/restoration and everything else you can think of it's absolutely more than worth it to pay the two way shipping to get it to him.
I've attached a few pics for you. The first three are of the guitar taken apart before Tom got it. The finished product speaks for itself. THANK YOU TOM!!!!!!
