Shovelhead
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When shopping for older acoustics like Martins or Gibsons, seldom do you see anything depicting cracks in the tops. I've looked at hundreds of them before pulling the trigger on my incoming 2010 F412.
My 1974 D-35 does not have one crack in the finish or body.
Why does Guild seem to have what seems to be this ongoing problem?
Since I started this month-long journey to find a killer 12-string acoustic, I'm shocked at how many 412s, 65-12s, and even some 512s, are showing up with cracks on the tops or repaired cracks on the tops. Even the F412 I purchased yesterday - a 2010 - had one long crack repaired with cleats behind the bridge. The repair job is so perfect, you really can't see at all. I'll know for sure when it arrives next week.
Fortunately, the vendor does have a written return policy. I tracked down the phone number of his storefront and had a good discussion with him. He swears up & down the F412 I bought is in Excellent condition, one owner instrument, and he will stand behind it 100%.
My 1974 D-35 does not have one crack in the finish or body.
Why does Guild seem to have what seems to be this ongoing problem?
Since I started this month-long journey to find a killer 12-string acoustic, I'm shocked at how many 412s, 65-12s, and even some 512s, are showing up with cracks on the tops or repaired cracks on the tops. Even the F412 I purchased yesterday - a 2010 - had one long crack repaired with cleats behind the bridge. The repair job is so perfect, you really can't see at all. I'll know for sure when it arrives next week.
Fortunately, the vendor does have a written return policy. I tracked down the phone number of his storefront and had a good discussion with him. He swears up & down the F412 I bought is in Excellent condition, one owner instrument, and he will stand behind it 100%.