NGD: The D-25 Has Arrived!

[Ongo Gablogian]

My hunt is officially over. The Black D-25 I've been looking for arrived today and I must say I'm very stoked! She is in wonderful shape and while I wouldn't say I got the "best deal ever" price-wise, I'm happy. No cracks or major problems. Fine action and very decent frets. Not bad at all for a guitar that's 43. She'll be playable for years to come without the need of luthier intervention (hopefully). Most importantly she sounds great! Exactly the sound I was looking for and a great compliment to my Martin 0-15m.

Here's a pic, plus one with my Starfire!

 

[schoolie]

That's a beautiful D-25! Enjoy!

 

[Cougar]

Exactly the sound I was looking for....

Fantastic! Super major congrats!

 

[Westerly Wood]

My hunt is officially over. The Black D-25 I've been looking for arrived today and I must say I'm very stoked! She is in wonderful shape and while I wouldn't say I got the "best deal ever" price-wise, I'm happy. No cracks or major problems. Fine action and very decent frets. Not bad at all for a guitar that's 43. She'll be playable for years to come without the need of luthier intervention (hopefully). Most importantly she sounds great! Exactly the sound I was looking for and a great compliment to my Martin 0-15m.

Here's a pic, plus one with my Starfire!

Beauty combo!

 

[GGJaguar]

 

[chazmo]

Congrats, Ongo!

 

[chazmo]

What does the label say in the soundhole, Ongo... Is it a music store or prior owner's label? Just curious. I assume that has nothing to do with Guild, right?

 

[HeyMikey]

Dang that looks so sharp in black! What a great pair of black beauties you have there. Congrats Ongo.

 

[Ongo Gablogian]

What does the label say in the soundhole, Ongo... Is it a music store or prior owner's label? Just curious. I assume that has nothing to do with Guild, right?

Correct, it is a music store label. "Drischoll's Music INC". My guess is it is the label of the original store that sold the guitar new. A quick Google search didn't come back with much, but there was an indication the store closed up shop in 1984.

 

[fronobulax]

Correct, it is a music store label. "Drischoll's Music INC". My guess is it is the label of the original store that sold the guitar new. A quick Google search didn't come back with much, but there was an indication the store closed up shop in 1984.

I found a Driscoll's Music that closed in 2014 but if the "h" is in the label...

 

[davismanLV]

Wow!! I'm just ... so beautiful!! I love black guitars!! Only have one but... good on you!!

(our friend GG will always say, "fingerprint magnets" but ... not me. You just wipe 'em off....

 

[Ongo Gablogian]

I found a Driscoll's Music that closed in 2014 but if the "h" is in the label...

Funny, there actually isn't an "h". I must have typed that by mistake...lol

However, I believe the Driscoll's you are referencing was in Ohio. Mine was in California, which is what the label indicates.

 

[Ongo Gablogian]

Wow!! I'm just ... so beautiful!! I love black guitars!! Only have one but... good on you!!

(our friend GG will always say, "fingerprint magnets" but ... not me. You just wipe 'em off....

I LOVE black guitars! Black is really just about the only color finish I like. Other than natural/clear finish. I try to mostly buy black gear in general. That limitation helps to curb the spending...lol.

 

[GGJaguar]

our friend GG will always say, "fingerprint magnets" but ... not me. You just wipe 'em off....

Yes, when you have black guitars you need a good supply of quality polishing cloths to keep those fingerprints away.

 

[fronobulax]

Funny, there actually isn't an "h". I must have typed that by mistake...lol

However, I believe the Driscoll's you are referencing was in Ohio. Mine was in California, which is what the label indicates.

No problem. Sometimes a guitar presents a mini-mystery and sometimes it is fun to try and solve it.

For example someone posted an equipment ad from the 70's that had a list of maybe 10 authorized dealers. Someone then wondered how many of those dealers were still in business and we were off. I remember that because one of the dealers was the go to shop when I was young although in those days I was buying valve oil and not strings.

 

[Ongo Gablogian]

No problem. Sometimes a guitar presents a mini-mystery and sometimes it is fun to try and solve it.

For example someone posted an equipment ad from the 70's that had a list of maybe 10 authorized dealers. Someone then wondered how many of those dealers were still in business and we were off. I remember that because one of the dealers was the go to shop when I was young although in those days I was buying valve oil and not strings.

That's one of my favorite things about buying older guitars.

 

[hansmoust]

Yes, when you have black guitars you need a good supply of quality polishing cloths to keep those fingerprints away.

If you love Italian food make sure that you eat the 'real Italian' stuff instead of the 'American Italian' variety; it will surely help to keep the fingerprints to a minimum! Obviously, cleaning your hands after dinner may help as well!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[GuildyAsHell]

Congrats! She’s even prettier than mine.

 

[sailingshoes72]

I had to Google Ongo Gablogian... very funny video clip from Always Sunny in Philadelphia. And now I recognize Danny DeVito. That show was one of my favorite TV shows. Those guys were hilarious! Oh, and by the way, the black D-25 is gorgeous!

 

[jeffcoop]

Excellent!