HeyMikey
Enlightened Member
Hello all,
I just sold my F112 Tobacco burst but the buyer is now questioning if it was refinished or over-sprayed. It was not to my knowledge, but I've not owned another Westerly era burst, and have not seen another Westerly Tobacco burst so want to ask your opinions. He is a very fine college age player and though he bought this in person I don't want to sour him on Guilds if it was refinished or over-sprayed and I was not aware of it. I am pointing him to this thread so he can read your opinions first hand.
In particular he is questioning a finish bubble in the upper bass bout and the dark but glossy finish over the rosette. The latter I assume is from Westerly lacquering over the rosette and 40 years of aging. The bubble, who knows, but I've seen this before on other old guitars and its never been a concern. These are his phone pics:
Here is my Reverb listing with additional pics.
I just sold my F112 Tobacco burst but the buyer is now questioning if it was refinished or over-sprayed. It was not to my knowledge, but I've not owned another Westerly era burst, and have not seen another Westerly Tobacco burst so want to ask your opinions. He is a very fine college age player and though he bought this in person I don't want to sour him on Guilds if it was refinished or over-sprayed and I was not aware of it. I am pointing him to this thread so he can read your opinions first hand.
In particular he is questioning a finish bubble in the upper bass bout and the dark but glossy finish over the rosette. The latter I assume is from Westerly lacquering over the rosette and 40 years of aging. The bubble, who knows, but I've seen this before on other old guitars and its never been a concern. These are his phone pics:
Here is my Reverb listing with additional pics.
Guild F-112 1979 Tobacco Sunburst | Reverb
Guild's smallest 12 string, built in Westerly, RI. No longer made. Solid spruce top, solid hog back and sides. The very uncommon dark Tobacco burst is gorgeous. This is the only Tobacco F112 I've ever seen. She is perfect for finger or flat picking and melodic songs as the tone is even...
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