WTB WTB (or trade for) 12-string

[mavuser]

made u look!

I am on the hunt for what is most likely a somewhat uncommon bird. a *mahogany top Guild 12.

either a:

D-15-12 (which I know exists, not sure how many)

or

D-4-MAH-12 (no idea if this exists)

or

a D-25-12 from either Corona, or possibly elsewhere, which would feature a full/solid mahogany top- such a guitar may also have a flat back, but possibly arched...if either exists at all...

typically I prefer flat back over arched/bowled...but in this case will sacrifice design preferences for the tone I am hoping to discover, with a 12-string mahogany top.

So I am looking for the D-15-12 or similar...

maybe I have overlooked a model, or maybe I will need to expand the options to some non-Guilds as well (is that even legal here, for a 12-string???)

whattaya got??

THANK YOU

-MU

 

[Bonneville88]

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[mavuser]

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thank you!

also ur inbox is full

 

[archiestone]

I happened across this on craigslist. Phone # included on ad. This is a dealer ad, not private party. Maybe they'll ship?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msd/d/guild-12-string/6453690141.html

 

[adorshki]

I happened across this on craigslist. Phone # included on ad. This is a dealer ad, not private party. Maybe they'll ship?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msd/d/guild-12-string/6453690141.html

Mav did say he was open to suggestions but for those who may not realize, that's an MIC instrument although it is a 'hog topped 12-er.

 

[archiestone]

^ "So I am looking for the D-15-12 or similar... maybe I have overlooked a model... whattaya got??"

He's open to suggestions. I suggested.

 

[adorshki]

^ "So I am looking for the D-15-12 or similar... maybe I have overlooked a model... whattaya got??"

He's open to suggestions. I suggested.

Yep. I was probably editing my original post while you were posting.

 

[gjmalcyon]

I happened across this on craigslist. Phone # included on ad. This is a dealer ad, not private party. Maybe they'll ship?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msd/d/guild-12-string/6453690141.html

I have one of those - I like it a lot. Not as much depth of tone as the JF4-12 (nor would there be since it is dwarfed by that monster), but a very, very nice guitar on its own merits.

 

[Bonneville88]

This guitar may have been discussed not too long ago on LTG...
you sure as hell won't see many D17-12s! No affiliation, other
than lusting more than a little over this one...

https://reverb.com/item/7068945-gui...type-12-string-acoustic-guitar-with-ll-serial

 

[Cougar]

There's also a "satin cherry" D15-12 on reverb right now (the same one on ebay). Oddly, there are none in ebay's 'completed listings'.

 

[mavuser]

thanks very much all, yes I am considering the D-15-12 on Reverb, or possibly a D-17-12 at a more reasonable price.

with luck I was hoping to find something somewhat local, enough that I can drive to it at least, and/or a trade...

to be continued...cheers all!

 

[mavuser]

i would jump all over one wih a flat back, does this exist???

 

[adorshki]

i would jump all over one wih a flat back, does this exist???

That D125-12 (GAD series, MIC) Archie linked to and which GJM gave a thumbs-up to, is an all-hog flatback.
Domestic D25 production ended in Corona when the GADD25 replaced it, continuing the all-hog flatback formula, and that D125-12 was the second generation GAD model.
I don't think Corona ever made a 12-string version when they revived the all-hog flatback formula for 2 years before the GAD line was introduced.
At least I'm sure I've never seen one.

 

[mavuser]

Al and Archiestone, thanks very much, that is a nice looking GAD D-125-12, and perhaps what I should be on the hunt for.
the seller says in SF CL add it is on consignment and will not ship. but *thank u* for pointing this out. I will find one of those locally, and at least play it, if not snag one. still interestd in the Westerlys as well, I just need to be careful with acoustics

 

[mavuser]

there is a Westerly Collection (flat back mahogany top 12 string, D-1212) one as well-



and here is a GAD variant on reverb- but the figuring in the top mahogany is a little extreme on this one for me-

https://reverb.com/item/7180650-guild-d-125-12-mahogany-dreadnought-12-string-natural

 

[mavuser]

holding off as eluded to on another thread. the USA's have arch backs, id have to find a closet queen to fall in love with one of those. the imports are heavy poly, id consider one but would need to make a trade or get a crazy deal on one. for now any mahogany back and side 12 string, even with a spruce top, seems to be closer to the tone im chasing, than the fancy stuff. one day i'll land a mahogany top, now that I know whats out there, but holding off for now. thanks all!

 

[gjmalcyon]

This is on the Wilmington, DE Craigslist.

F-212, I think. No photo of the label.

Could be a mess, crappy case, and needs to be strung up to check neck angle.

 

[adorshki]

for now any mahogany back and side 12 string, even with a spruce top, seems to be closer to the tone im chasing, than the fancy stuff.

D4-12 for entry level pricing and likelihood of being young enough to be problem-free.
"HR" finish IS NCL, but I've seen one new member insist recently that his "satin" finish is poly.
First I ever heard of that on a Westerly "true" flattop, and while I'm still a bit skeptical and in the absence of input from Hans, I can say that D4's did get a lot of finish experimentation over the years, but primarily in unusual colors.
AhA! I just noticed there's a DV52"Satin" in the "01 list, same as D4, and I can't believe they'd use poly on a DV52, period.
I think they just replaced "Hand-rubbed" with "Satin" in name only.

 

[mavuser]

thanks guys the Delaware guitar appears to have a neck/headstock repair, and the D4 has an arched back. niether are for me. when talking about spruce tops, there are many, many options.

I just scored a 1970 F-112 that is getting some refurbishment by my luthier. but the neck and headstock are clean, neck is straight, neck angle and frets are great, so im looking forward to that in a few weeks when I get her back.

 

[gjmalcyon]

thanks guys the Delaware guitar appears to have a neck/headstock repair, and the D4 has an arched back. niether are for me. when talking about spruce tops, there are many, many options.

I just scored a 1970 F-112 that is getting some refurbishment by my luthier. but the neck and headstock are clean, neck is straight, neck angle and frets are great, so im looking forward to that in a few weeks when I get her back.

Good catch on the repair on the DE guitar - didn't see it.

Congrats on the F-112.