Soon to be Guild owner! Tell me how I did

[Scoogs]

So last night I was looking at a Takamine EG523SC-12 on eBay that was ending soon, and was still at $425 with no bids, and no reserve. I'm usually an impulsive guy.. But I told myself I shouldn't be spending money at this time.. So I let it go. Nice looking guitar, and from what I read, a great player.

So I go back to the list of 12 strings on eBay. I see this Guild D25-12 ending in 15 minutes at $375..

So I ended up winning it for $395.

The guitar was made in 1991. It's had a small 1" crack repaired in the neck - just below the nut on the bass side - in 2003. And it's held together perfectly ever since (according to the auction). I bought from a reputable guy, so I'm not too worried.

But anyways, I can't find much info on this guitar. It doesn't look like they are produced anymore.

I want you folks to tell me whether I made a good purchase or not. I know Guild is renowned for their 12 strings, so right now I'm feeling pretty good about this. Let me know if I'm right.

 

[West R Lee]

Looks to me like you did pretty darned well. Watch that neck crack with a 12 especially. If it were me, and I do this on all of mine anyway, I'd only use lights or ultra light stings to keep from pulling the neck, or in this case, the headstock too much. Man that's a pretty 12!

Congratulations.

West

 

[Scoogs]

I went to my local shop today to get a new pack of strings, and did keep the crack in mind when buying them. I got .10's... Which I use for pretty much all of my guitars. Like I said, the crack was fixed in 2003, and has held ever since.. So I'm not super worried about it. But that's the risk you take when buying online, I guess.

 

[Default]

No those were dogs. Dogs!
I'll take it off your hands, because I don't want to see a forum buddy get stuck.


:wink: great price!

 

[BluesDan]

Looks mint....nice score. 8)

 

[taabru45]

Do not feel good about your purchase........don't feel the least bit good or elated that you have this guitar on the way....right now................Feel G R E A T ! That was a smokin' deal. Especially if it included a case. The only thing is these are a little loud so if this disturbs your neighbours, be sure to drop me a note, and I'll take it off your hands for exactly what you paid for it, and you won't be out a nickle. :lol: Steffan

 

[chicagowineguy]

Score!

 

[killdeer43]

I'd say you did really well, IMHO. I was watching this one, too, and fell asleep at the wheel. It's a beauty!
New strings, tune it down to D and enjoy that classic Guild 12-string sound! :mrgreen:

Cheers,
Joe

 

[capnjuan]

Hi scoogs, welcome to LTG and congratulations on your guitar; good guitar, great price!

Hey CWG; pretty cool avatar! CJ

 

[jgmaute]

Welcome to LTG, kick your shoes off, relax your mind...

nice looking 12...and once you play it you'll think looks are nothing compared to sound! I use D'Addarrio EXP pb lights (.10) on my 12 and keep it tuned to pitch but many on this board turn theirs down. In terms of a good 12 capo, there are many opinions on that but I've been real happy with a planet waves NS Silver NS Silver Capo for my 12. (I use Keyser on 6s.) I don't see a strap button on the neck so if you decide to have one put on (or add one yourself) check out this thread for info Strap Button PlacementThere's also a thread on 12 string tuning Tuning Down a Guild 12

oh yeah, you can spend a lot of time here...have fun, jgm

 

[TonyT]

That's a winner chicken dinner right there.

 

[markus]

I'd feel great with a deal like this …
Markus

 

[Scoogs]

Do not feel good about your purchase........don't feel the least bit good or elated that you have this guitar on the way....right now................Feel G R E A T ! That was a smokin' deal. Especially if it included a case. The only thing is these are a little loud so if this disturbs your neighbours, be sure to drop me a note, and I'll take it off your hands for exactly what you paid for it, and you won't be out a nickle. :lol: Steffan

The guitar comes with the OHSC. I wouldn't take my chances if it hadn't.

You guys have me so excited, now..

Welcome to LTG, kick your shoes off, relax your mind...

nice looking 12...and once you play it you'll think looks are nothing compared to sound! I use D'Adarrio EXP pb lights (.10) on my 12 and keep it tuned to pitch but many on this board turn theirs down. In terms of a good 12 capo, there are many opinions on that but I've been real happy with a planet waves NS Silver NS Silver Capo for my 12. (I use Keyser on 6s.) I don't see a strap button on the neck so if you decide to have one put on (or add one yourself) check out this thread for info Strap Button PlacementThere's also a thread on 12 string tuning Tuning Down a Guild 12

oh yeah, you can spend a lot of time here...have fun, jgm

I've got a capo that fits 12 strings nicely. It doesn't send the guitar out of pitch too bad.. I can't remember what brand.. Either way, I have a Rickenbacker 12 string that the capo works well on.

It might be more than you would ever need to spend on a capo, but I really like that G7th Capo. Looks pretty slick.

 

[john_kidder]

Beautiful, and a great score. Congratulations.

 

[GardMan]

Nice! Enjoy! D

 

[dogberry]

You should be thrilled!!!! And you will be, as soon as you start playin' it.

 

[steverok]

Wow, you made out like a bandit. I am amazed by some of the deals I am seeing on eBay, as of late.

With the Guild 12-string sound, you are in for a real treat. If that model sounds anything like my D212, you will be enjoying a very focused and bell-like 12-string sound, with a killer bottom end, and great overall balance. Not to mention the coolness factor, which puts Guild in the highest class of 12-string acoustic.

 

[Scratch]

Nice score, indeed. Also recommend tuning down a step to 'D', then capo up as desired... And welcome aboard Scoogs...

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

Congratulations on your find!
That's a great part of Guild History.
That model has not been in production for a long time.
I don't recall what replaced it.

I bought a new a Guild D25-12 in the mid 70's.
It was a nice guitar but back in those days, all that I had to tune it with was an "A" tuning fork.
It took me a long time to try and tune the darn thing and by then I was too aggravated to play it.

My local luthier suggested having the bridge recut to accommodate a larger compensated saddle.
He told me that the guitar would sound a lot better and stay in tune longer and also stay in tune when using a capo, if I had that work done.

I never did, and sold the guitar in the mid 80's.
Now I wish that I still had it.
You know, Hind sight!

 

[West R Lee]

And you should be exited Scoogs, that thing is gonna sound like a piano. Nah, it probably just sound like an awesome acoustic Guild 12.

West