The Guilds of Grot

[The Guilds of Grot]

Well since the posting of my Guilds in my Signature didn't quite turn out to be the laugh I was hoping it would be, I thought I'd start a new thread so everybody can enjoy! (Not sure if the Signature was visible on phones!)

Here's the current lot:

1965 Guitar S-200 Thunderbird 6-String Electric Solid Body

1965 Guitar S-100 Polara 6-String Electric Solid Body

1965 Guitar S-50 Jet Star 6-String Electric Solid Body

1966 Guitar X-500 Stuart 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar DE-400 Duane Eddy 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar CE-100D Capri 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar T-100D Slim Jim 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar SF-III Starfire III 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1966 Guitar SF-IV Starfire IV 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1966 Guitar SF-XII Starfire XII 12-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1966 Guitar X-50 Cordoba 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar T-50 Cordoba Slim 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Bass SF-Bass Starfire Bass 4-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1967 Guitar X-175 Manhattan 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1967 Guitar SF-II Starfire II 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1967 Guitar SF-V Starfire V 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1967 Guitar F-20NT Troubadour 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1968 Guitar A-50 Cordoba 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1968 Guitar ST-302 Studio 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1968 Guitar M-65-Tenor Freshman 4-String Electric Hollow Body

1969 Guitar M-65 ¾ Freshman 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1969 Guitar M-65 Freshman 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1970 Bass M-85 4-String Electric Hollow Body

1970 Bass M-85-II 4-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1972 Guitar M-75C Bluesbird 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1972 Guitar S-200CH Polara 6-String Electric Solid Body

1972 Guitar MARK-lll 6-String Acoustic Classical

1973 Guitar M-75CS Bluesbird 6-String Electric Solid Body

1973 Bass JS-I 4-String Electric Solid Body

1973 Bass M-85 4-String Electric Solid Body

1974 Guitar D-25M 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1974 Guitar S-100C Polara 6-String Electric Solid Body

1974 Bass JS-II-C 4-String Electric Solid Body

1975 Guitar G-212NT 12-String Acoustic Flat Top

1975 Guitar F-212XLNT 12-String Acoustic Flat Top

1975 Guitar G-75NT 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1975 Guitar G-41NT 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1976 Guitar F-212NT 12-String Acoustic Flat Top

1976 Bass B-50NT 4-String Acoustic Flat Top

1977 Guitar M-80 6-String Electric Solid Body

1977 Guitar D-44M-BLD 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1977 Guitar S-300AD 6-String Electric Solid Body

1978 Guitar D-55NT T.V. Model 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1979 Guitar G-37 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1979 Guitar S-70D 6-String Electric Solid Body

1979 Bass B-301AF 4-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Guitar S-70A 6-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Bass B-402 4-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Bass B-402A 4-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Bass SB-201 "Prototype" 4-String Electric Solid Body

1981 Guitar X-82 Nova 6-String Electric Solid Body

1981 Guitar M-80 6-String Electric Solid Body

1981 Bass B-302A 4-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar M-80 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar S-250 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar S-25 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar CE-100 Capri 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1982 Guitar X-79 Skyhawk 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar X-79-3 Skyhawk 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Bass X-702 4-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Bass SB-202 4-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Bass FB-46 Bass-4 "Prototype" 4-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar S-260 Sprint 6-String Electric Solid Body

1983 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Red/Maple) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1983 Guitar D-46BLD-E 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1983 Guitar FS-46CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar FS-46CE-6 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar D-47CE 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1983 Guitar DS-48CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar X-97V "Prototype" 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar FS-46-12CE 12-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1984 Guitar F-45CE 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1984 Guitar F-45-12CE 12-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1984 Guitar MKS-10CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1984 Guitar S-280 Flyer 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar X-80 Skylark 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar S-282 Flyer 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar X-88 Crue Flying Star 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar X-92 Citron-Breakaway 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Black/RW) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Black/Maple) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Bass SB-608 Crue Flying Star 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar X-100 Blade Runner 6-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar D-16M 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1985 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Natural) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-603 Pilot (Blueburst) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar FS-46CE-6 (Offset HS) 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1985 Guitar S-284 Aviator 6-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-666 Blade Runner Bass 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-602K Pilot (Blueburst) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-602M Pilot (Sunburst) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar Brian Setzer Bluesbird 6-String Electric Solid Body

1986 Guitar FS-20CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1986 Guitar T-250 6-String Electric Solid Body

1986 Bass SB-602M Pilot (Natural) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1986 Guitar Studio 24 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1986 Guitar S-270 Sprint 6-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Guitar Songbird 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1987 Guitar Detonator 6-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Guitar X-3000 Nightingale 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow

1987 Bass SB-600 Pilot 4-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Bass SB-605M Pilot 5-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Bass SB-602F Pilot (Red) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Bass B-100 Ashbory 4-Silicone String Electric Solid Body

1988 Guitar Liberator Elite 6-String Electric Solid Body

1988 Bass SB-602MF Pilot (Amber) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1988 Bass SB-902 Advanced Pilot 4-String Electric Solid Body

1990 Guitar GX Series 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1991 Guitar Prestige Classic 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1993 Bass B-500CE 4-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1994 Bass Pro 4 Pilot 4-String Electric Solid Body

1994 Bass Pro 5 Pilot 5-String Electric Solid Body

1995 Guitar SB-NT Songbird 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

2000 Guitar F-65CE 6-String Electric Hollow Body

So yes, that is what 114 instruments looks like.

As those of you that been to my website know, I got my first Guild (T-100D) in 1967 when I was eight years old. While always a fan of Guild guitars I didn't get serious about collecting them until the mid-eighties. When I first started out I had a self-imposed spending limit of $250. Boy do I regret that decision now, but at the time it seemed a good way to keep things in check.

As I started to research the Guild brand I discovered they had produced a lot of different models! It seemed every time Guild was purchased and sold the new ownership would go in a different direction. Now not knowing just how many models there were, I set a facetious goal of having one of every model ever made! I'd guess I'm about a third of the way there! (If somebody in quarantine wants to add them all up, I'm sure we would like to know the number!)

In 2010 I proceeded to photograph all of my instruments in an acceptable format to produce a "Yearbook". I finally had it printed on-line in 2011. There are many of you I met at the LMG functions and were kind enough to sign my "Yearbook. This year I broke out my photo tent and got the photographed the newest pieces. I'm pretty sure at this time I have a photo of all 114. (I still confirming it and no I won't be posting them here!)

But for those of you who would like to see some photos I did compile a couple of video slideshows a few years ago that have most of my collection. So if you're new to LTG and have never seen these, go here:

The Guilds of Grot - Guitars

The Guilds of Grot - Basses

And one last note. While the goal was to have "one of every model" the other part of that was to have an instrument from every year over the span of the collection. I have also failed at that! The missing years are:

1971
1989
1992
1996
1997
1998
1999

As far as what models I don't have but have always wanted, well there are still a lot of them. But since I've never have an excess amount of "disposable income" I didn't/couldn't just buy every instrument I saw. My reasoning was it had to be in good condition and for a reasonable price. (There have been exceptions), But this is why I don't have an Aristocrat, Artist Award or a Brian May.

Lastly, I would like to think I've done OK investment wise although that was really never the purpose. Now of course the question is, when is the right time to sell?

 

[shihan]

Grot, you are a one man LTG! Thanks for sharing your incredible collection. I quite enjoyed the videos; I can only say more please!

 

[twocorgis]

I'm surprised there's not a single Guild from New Hartford in the lot. Many of them at least could have been had for very reasonable prices, if my experiences were any indication.

 

[Stuball48]

What a great and quick hour you provided. And loved the slide presentation set to music. I know it will be visited many times-- by me, for sure. Thank you GROT

 

[gjmalcyon]

I am reminded of Dizzy Dean's quote: "It ain't braggin' if you can do it."

As far as

Now of course the question is, when is the right time to sell?

If Cordoba Music Group were smart, they'd make you a very generous offer for the entire collection.

 

[davismanLV]

I'm not even starting with the album at this point because once I start, next thing I know it will be day after tomorrow and i won't have slept and I'll have a beard. So I'll look later, but I sure as hell am gonna look. It's impressive!! Imagine luring someone in with "all my guitars need new strings" and they say, "I'll do it!" So you hire them and take them into the VAULT and you say, "I'll let you out for two hours every third day, okay? Bye!!" and slam the door shut!!! Thanks for sharing these with us. It feeds my soul that you have these.......

 

[walrus]

Grot, that is extremely impressive! "Dedication" doesn't begin to describe your collection...

I'm not even starting with the album at this point because once I start, next thing I know it will be day after tomorrow and i won't have slept and I'll have a beard. So I'll look later, but I sure as hell am gonna look. It's impressive!! Imagine luring someone in with "all my guitars need new strings" and they say, "I'll do it!" So you hire them and take them into the VAULT and you say, "I'll let you out for two hours every third day, okay? Bye!!" and slam the door shut!!! Thanks for sharing these with us. It feeds my soul that you have these.......

LMAO! Great potential short film!

walrus

 

[AcornHouse]

Where’s the amps?

 

[Rayk]

Well since the posting of my Guilds in my Signature didn't quite turn out to be the laugh I was hoping it would be, I thought I'd start a new thread so everybody can enjoy! (Not sure if the Signature was visible on phones!)

Here's the current lot:

1965 Guitar S-200 Thunderbird 6-String Electric Solid Body

1965 Guitar S-100 Polara 6-String Electric Solid Body

1965 Guitar S-50 Jet Star 6-String Electric Solid Body

1966 Guitar X-500 Stuart 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar DE-400 Duane Eddy 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar CE-100D Capri 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar T-100D Slim Jim 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar SF-III Starfire III 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1966 Guitar SF-IV Starfire IV 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1966 Guitar SF-XII Starfire XII 12-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1966 Guitar X-50 Cordoba 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Guitar T-50 Cordoba Slim 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1966 Bass SF-Bass Starfire Bass 4-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1967 Guitar X-175 Manhattan 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1967 Guitar SF-II Starfire II 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1967 Guitar SF-V Starfire V 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1967 Guitar F-20NT Troubadour 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1968 Guitar A-50 Cordoba 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1968 Guitar ST-302 Studio 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1968 Guitar M-65-Tenor Freshman 4-String Electric Hollow Body

1969 Guitar M-65 ¾ Freshman 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1969 Guitar M-65 Freshman 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1970 Bass M-85 4-String Electric Hollow Body

1970 Bass M-85-II 4-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1972 Guitar M-75C Bluesbird 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Body

1972 Guitar S-200CH Polara 6-String Electric Solid Body

1972 Guitar MARK-lll 6-String Acoustic Classical

1973 Guitar M-75CS Bluesbird 6-String Electric Solid Body

1973 Bass JS-I 4-String Electric Solid Body

1973 Bass M-85 4-String Electric Solid Body

1974 Guitar D-25M 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1974 Guitar S-100C Polara 6-String Electric Solid Body

1974 Bass JS-II-C 4-String Electric Solid Body

1975 Guitar G-212NT 12-String Acoustic Flat Top

1975 Guitar F-212XLNT 12-String Acoustic Flat Top

1975 Guitar G-75NT 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1975 Guitar G-41NT 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1976 Guitar F-212NT 12-String Acoustic Flat Top

1976 Bass B-50NT 4-String Acoustic Flat Top

1977 Guitar M-80 6-String Electric Solid Body

1977 Guitar D-44M-BLD 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1977 Guitar S-300AD 6-String Electric Solid Body

1978 Guitar D-55NT T.V. Model 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1979 Guitar G-37 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1979 Guitar S-70D 6-String Electric Solid Body

1979 Bass B-301AF 4-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Guitar S-70A 6-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Bass B-402 4-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Bass B-402A 4-String Electric Solid Body

1980 Bass SB-201 "Prototype" 4-String Electric Solid Body

1981 Guitar X-82 Nova 6-String Electric Solid Body

1981 Guitar M-80 6-String Electric Solid Body

1981 Bass B-302A 4-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar M-80 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar S-250 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar S-25 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar CE-100 Capri 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1982 Guitar X-79 Skyhawk 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Guitar X-79-3 Skyhawk 6-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Bass X-702 4-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Bass SB-202 4-String Electric Solid Body

1982 Bass B-46 Bass-4 "Prototype" 4-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar S-260 Sprint 6-String Electric Solid Body

1983 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Red/Maple) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1983 Guitar D-46BLD-E 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1983 Guitar FS-46CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar FS-46CE-6 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar D-47CE 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1983 Guitar DS-48CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1983 Guitar X-97V "Prototype" 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar FS-46-12CE 12-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1984 Guitar F-45CE 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1984 Guitar F-45-12CE 12-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1984 Guitar MKS-10CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1984 Guitar S-280 Flyer 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar X-80 Skylark 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar S-282 Flyer 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar X-88 Crue Flying Star 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Guitar X-92 Citron-Breakaway 6-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Black/RW) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Black/Maple) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1984 Bass SB-608 Crue Flying Star 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar X-100 Blade Runner 6-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar D-16M 6-String Acoustic Flat Top

1985 Bass SB-602 Pilot (Natural) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-603 Pilot (Blueburst) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar FS-46CE-6 (Offset HS) 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1985 Guitar S-284 Aviator 6-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-666 Blade Runner Bass 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-602K Pilot (Blueburst) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Bass SB-602M Pilot (Sunburst) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1985 Guitar Brian Setzer Bluesbird 6-String Electric Solid Body

1986 Guitar FS-20CE 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1986 Guitar T-250 6-String Electric Solid Body

1986 Bass SB-602M Pilot (Natural) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1986 Guitar Studio 24 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1986 Guitar S-270 Sprint 6-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Guitar Songbird 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

1987 Guitar Detonator 6-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Guitar X-3000 Nightingale 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow

1987 Bass SB-600 Pilot 4-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Bass SB-605M Pilot 5-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Bass SB-602F Pilot (Red) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1987 Bass B-100 Ashbory 4-Silicone String Electric Solid Body

1988 Guitar Liberator Elite 6-String Electric Solid Body

1988 Bass SB-602MF Pilot (Amber) 4-String Electric Solid Body

1988 Bass SB-902 Advanced Pilot 4-String Electric Solid Body

1990 Guitar GX Series 6-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1991 Guitar Prestige Classic 6-String Electric Hollow Body

1993 Bass B-500CE 4-String Acoustic/Electric Flat Top

1994 Bass Pro 4 Pilot 4-String Electric Solid Body

1994 Bass Pro 5 Pilot 5-String Electric Solid Body

1995 Guitar SB-NT Songbird 6-String Electric Semi-Hollow Flat Top

2000 Guitar F-65CE 6-String Electric Hollow Body

So yes, that is what 114 instruments looks like.

As those of you that been to my website know, I got my first Guild (T-100D) in 1967 when I was eight years old. While always a fan of Guild guitars I didn't get serious about collecting them until the mid-eighties. When I first started out I had a self-imposed spending limit of $250. Boy do I regret that decision now, but at the time it seemed a good way to keep things in check.

As I started to research the Guild brand I discovered they had produced a lot of different models! It seemed every time Guild was purchased and sold the new ownership would go in a different direction. Now not knowing just how many models there were, I set a facetious goal of having one of every model ever made! I'd guess I'm about a third of the way there! (If somebody in quarantine wants to add them all up, I'm sure we would like to know the number!)

In 2010 I proceeded to photograph all of my instruments in an acceptable format to produce a "Yearbook". I finally had it printed on-line in 2011. There are many of you I met at the LMG functions and were kind enough to sign my "Yearbook. This year I broke out my photo tent and got the photographed the newest pieces. I'm pretty sure at this time I have a photo of all 114. (I still confirming it and no I won't be posting them here!)

But for those of you who would like to see some photos I did compile a couple of video a few years ago that have most of my collection. So if you're new to LTG and have never seen these, go here:

The Guilds of Grot - Guitars

The Guilds of Grot - Basses

And one last note. While the goal was to have "one of every model" the other part of that was to have an instrument from every year over the span of the collection. I have also failed at that! The missing years are:

1971
1989
1992
1996
1997
1998
1999

As far as what models I don't have but have always wanted, well there are still a lot of them. But since I've never have an excess amount of "stupid money" I didn't/couldn't just buy every instrument I saw. My reasoning was it had to be in good condition and for a reasonable price. (There have been exceptions), But this is why I don't have an Aristocrat, Artist Award or a Brian May.

Lastly, I would like to think I've done OK investment wise although that was really never the purpose. Now of course the question is, when is the right time to sell?

And I thought someone else here had more money then he could shake a stick at I see there's most likely a few more around here . Lol

Can I come over ? Lmao

 

[Bonneville88]

EPIC collection - has this been topped? Will it ever be? I don't think so!
Enjoyed the video, Grot!

 

[wileypickett]

Con-grots!

I've ONLY got around 45 Guilds -- all acoustics. (I know, what a piker!)

Grot: a question: in terms of the years that you don't have represented by guitars in your collection, is it your intention to fill those missing years with models you don't already have too? For instance, would you not purchase a D25-M from 1971 (a year you're missing) because you already have one from 1974?

I signed the yearbook!

Glenn

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Grot: a question: in terms of the years that you don't have represented by guitars in your collection, is it your intention to fill those missing years with models you don't already have too? For instance, would you not purchase a D25-M from 1971 (a year you're missing) because you already have one from 1974?

I signed the yearbook!

Glenn

I really try to not have doubles and in fact have sold a few when a nicer version came along. So yeah, it's got to be the right guitar. Ideally, 1971 would be filled by a Sunburst F-30!

 

[richardp69]

Grot, you are my hero and also quite possibly a bit insane.

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

And I thought someone else here had more money then he could shake a stick at I see there's most likely a few more around here . Lol

Can I come over ? Lmao

Well I've been at for 40 years! I was single for a lot of that time.

Let me know when you're in Central Jersey and I'll take you over to "The Vault".

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Grot, you are my hero and also quite possibly a bit insane.

Coming from you Richard I'll take that as a compliment!

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Where’s the amps?

Well now that it's been requested I might have to work on that.

 

[GAD]

Grot is the king and a vault trip is well worth your time!

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Grot is the king and a vault trip is well worth your time!

One of the chosen has spoken!

 

[Rayk]

Well I've been at for 40 years! I was single for a lot of that time.

Let me know when you're in Central Jersey and I'll take you over to "The Vault".

Over to the Vault !? You mean it's not at your house ? Lol

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Over to the Vault !? You mean it's not at your house ? Lol

House is way too small, spent all my money on guitars!

The Vault:



Though I used to have them stuffed into a one bedroom apartment!