'74 S-100, new to me

Finally took some pictures of the S-100. (pictures here >>> http://picasaweb.google.com/utlucas/Gui ... irectlink#) Hope they illustrate some of what I'm talking about in this post -> viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11446

I got it from a craigslist ad all the way across the country for ~$940 shipped. It's in pretty decent condition, as far as I can tell. Certainly isn't mint, but a 35 year old guitar that doesn't have a few dings hasn't been used for what it was intended.

The neck volume knob seems to be a little higher than the rest and one tuner has been replaced, but that's about all i can find that might be non-original. Did all of them have the S-100 embossed on the truss rod cover (was mine replaced with a blank?). Is that small split in the neck joint normal? It doesn't look broken to me, just a small gap between pieces. See anything else that stands out as damaged/repaired/replaced?

I look forward to getting it cleaned up a little, and playing a lot, although it is certainly going to split time with the Taylor 514ce (what a great sounding guitar)...

Thanks for you help and advice...

utlucas said:

The neck volume knob seems to be a little higher than the rest and one tuner has been replaced, but that's about all i can find that might be non-original. Did all of them have the S-100 embossed on the truss rod cover (was mine replaced with a blank?). Is that small split in the neck joint normal? It doesn't look broken to me, just a small gap between pieces. See anything else that stands out as damaged/repaired/replaced?

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Hello utlucas,

Looks like a nice one! The truss rod cover is correct; the engraved one came later. The neck joint looks fine.

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

utlucas said:

I got it from a craigslist ad all the way across the country for ~$940 shipped. It's in pretty decent condition, as far as I can tell. Certainly isn't mint, but a 35 year old guitar that doesn't have a few dings hasn't been used for what it was intended.

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Wow, it does look to be in pretty good shape! And, for the price, you did DAMN GOOD. The '70's models often go for more than you paid.

I guess that was the one craigslist ad I found that had been removed by it's author! (I'm doing the national searches too).

Here's a website with Guild ads from that era.

Enjoy!!!!

I had no idea what a sweet deal you got. I've really had a jonesey for one like that. I probably have enough S-100s, though.

danerectal said:

I probably have enough S-100s, though.

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:shock: Bite thy tongue good sir! One can never have too many S-100s! And, if you do, send the excess my way! Purty example there utlucas and for quite a steal!

Hammer said:

:shock: Bite thy tongue good sir! One can never have too many S-100s!

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Truth spoken. I'm still on the look for them even with how many I have.