jciampa
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Found this link while browsing the Internet and thought some of you might find it interesting.
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Restoration of a D-25
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marcellis
Senior Member
Wow! That's my thread.
If anyone has any questions about the old Guild, feel free to ask.
Total cost of repair in Vietnam was $200 counting a $50 tip.
The damage to the headstock, soundhole and the stripped binding
occurred some time in the sixty days after Hurricane Katrina.
My son had left the guitar in his New Orleans apartment.
I have no idea what happened to it. He says it was there
when he finally got back.
I'd given it to him with a neck reset in 2003 on his birthday.
This year, I gave him the restored Guild for his birthday.
The nicks, scratches & crack in the back were from 34 years of wear & tear.
If anyone has any questions about the old Guild, feel free to ask.
Total cost of repair in Vietnam was $200 counting a $50 tip.
The damage to the headstock, soundhole and the stripped binding
occurred some time in the sixty days after Hurricane Katrina.
My son had left the guitar in his New Orleans apartment.
I have no idea what happened to it. He says it was there
when he finally got back.
I'd given it to him with a neck reset in 2003 on his birthday.
This year, I gave him the restored Guild for his birthday.
The nicks, scratches & crack in the back were from 34 years of wear & tear.
West R Lee
Venerated Member
First D25 I've ever seen with a "G shield".....I like it.West
marcellis
Senior Member
I took that liberty. I hope Guild doesn't mind under the circumstances.
Previously, the D-25 had a gold decal or gold paint. I live in Vietnam.
These people are very good with Abalone & Ebony inlay.
They've been doing it for at least 2500 years.
I gave the luthier a large photocopy of the Guild logo.
He had it done in Abalone. He couldn't fabricate a decal.
BTW, the serial number is 72417
Previously, the D-25 had a gold decal or gold paint. I live in Vietnam.
These people are very good with Abalone & Ebony inlay.
They've been doing it for at least 2500 years.
I gave the luthier a large photocopy of the Guild logo.
He had it done in Abalone. He couldn't fabricate a decal.
BTW, the serial number is 72417
marcellis
Senior Member
I assume the "GUILD" on the old D-25 was a decal.
It's been in the family for 35 years, since I bought it new.
It may have been paint. I never paid attention.
But during the restoration, it was necessary to sand the old logo off -
whatever it may have been. I wanted the Guild logo on it.
And the cheapest, most cost-effective way to put it on was Abalone.
It would have been expensive in the West.
Here it was the least-expensive way to go.
It's been in the family for 35 years, since I bought it new.
It may have been paint. I never paid attention.
But during the restoration, it was necessary to sand the old logo off -
whatever it may have been. I wanted the Guild logo on it.
And the cheapest, most cost-effective way to put it on was Abalone.
It would have been expensive in the West.
Here it was the least-expensive way to go.
jciampa
Member
Marcellis,
That's a good story, and I'm glad you were able to bring your D-25 back to its former glory!
How would you compare the new finish to the old one in terms of thickness? And have you noticed any changes in the guitar's tone after you had the work done?
Kind regards,
John
That's a good story, and I'm glad you were able to bring your D-25 back to its former glory!
How would you compare the new finish to the old one in terms of thickness? And have you noticed any changes in the guitar's tone after you had the work done?
Kind regards,
John
marcellis
Senior Member
Most people prefer this sunburst to the old cherry-red finish.
I prefer the old red finish. But I'm in a distinct minority.
This finish is not glossy at all. I ordered it flat because the high gloss,
shiny finishes from Vietnam have been known to crack in dryer environments.
Of course, Louisiana is not a dry environment.
Saigon is 80% average relative humidity. South Louisiana is 75%.
But since I've known of problems in the past, and I don't know
where my son will move in the future, I thought a flat finish would
be less risky than a glossy one.
Sound is the same. Very tight, punchy tone - almost all mid-range.
Perfect sound for an all-mahogany Guild. Since I had the neck reset
in 2003, it ought to be good for another 35 years. My son can give it
to his kids when he has them.
I prefer the old red finish. But I'm in a distinct minority.
This finish is not glossy at all. I ordered it flat because the high gloss,
shiny finishes from Vietnam have been known to crack in dryer environments.
Of course, Louisiana is not a dry environment.
Saigon is 80% average relative humidity. South Louisiana is 75%.
But since I've known of problems in the past, and I don't know
where my son will move in the future, I thought a flat finish would
be less risky than a glossy one.
Sound is the same. Very tight, punchy tone - almost all mid-range.
Perfect sound for an all-mahogany Guild. Since I had the neck reset
in 2003, it ought to be good for another 35 years. My son can give it
to his kids when he has them.