1979 Guild CE-100 BLD archtop electric

[RBSinTo]

The Twelfth Fret here in Toronto has one of these for sale on consignment ($2,700.00 CDN) , and it appears from the description to be in good shape.
I am interested in trying it out, and wonder if anyone here either has or had one, and can give me any insight into its pros and cons.
Please and thanks.
RBSinTo

 

[GGJaguar]

I have an '81 CE-100D. Pros: the HB-1s are clear and articulate. They can rock out or be jazzy. Cons: the skinny neck with low profile jumbo frets make it challenging to play (for me). The neck profile and fret issue is the same with my '76 X-175 and '76 X-500. They sound good, but hard to play. I like tall medium (or even vintage narrow) frets. Have fun on your test drive with the one at 12th Fret!

 

[RBSinTo]

I have an '81 CE-100D. Pros: the HB-1s are clear and articulate. They can rock out or be jazzy. Cons: the skinny neck with low profile jumbo frets make it challenging to play (for me). The neck profile and fret issue is the same with my '76 X-175 and '76 X-500. They sound good, but hard to play. I like tall medium (or even vintage narrow) frets. Have fun on your test drive with the one at 12th Fret!

GGJaguar,
Thanks for the synopsis. The Twelfth Fret is only 40 minutes away, so I think I'll take a shot and give the guitar a whirl.
RBSinTo

 

[chazmo]

Good luck! It should be in excellent condition for that coin, RBSinTo.

 

[walrus]

Good luck, that's a cool guitar!

walrus

 

[jp]

Gorgeous GG! Is that an ebony fretboard or just really dark rosewood?

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I've got one of those too!



And for sure if you don't like thin necks you won't like it!

 

[GGJaguar]

Gorgeous GG! Is that an ebony fretboard or just really dark rosewood?

RDR (really dark rosewood).

 

[chazmo]

RDR (really dark rosewood).

GG, are you sure about that? That picture sure looks like ebony. Did they dye it?

 

[GGJaguar]

GG, are you sure about that?

Yes. Here's a pic under VBL (very bright light).

 

[chazmo]

Yes. Here's a pic under VBL (very bright light).

OK, RDR it is.

 

[jp]

RDR (really dark rosewood).

It's gorgeous. I really dig the look of ebony contrasted against blonde maple. I'm constantly tempted to stain the rosewood fretboard on my CE-100D darker to "ebonize" it. I know many people do this.

 

[RBSinTo]

Both GGJ and The Guilds of Grot pointed out that unless one likes thin-necked guitars, the CE-100 BLD won't satisfy them.
I don't own any guitars with particularly thin necks, so I am a little unclear as to why this should be.
Again, a bit of education would be most helpful.
Please and thanks.
RBSinTo

 

[RBSinTo]

I played the CE 100 BLD yesterday, and liked it very much.
It has been well looked after, and plays and sounds wonderful.
Now if I can figure out a way to buy it without also incurring alimony payments, I'll have the store contact the seller with an offer.
RBSinTo

 

[GGJaguar]

Excellent! I hope your offer is accepted!

 

[walrus]

Both GGJ and The Guilds of Grot pointed out that unless one likes thin-necked guitars, the CE-100 BLD won't satisfy them.
I don't own any guitars with particularly thin necks, so I am a little unclear as to why this should be.
Again, a bit of education would be most helpful.
Please and thanks.
RBSinTo

Sorry I saw this a bit late! My F-30 has a 1 3/4 nut, my Casino has a 1 5/8 nut. I notice the difference particularly at the "cowboy chords" area. I seem to be more prone to deadening an adjacent string if I'm not careful. But bar chords and soloing is much easier. To be honest, I think it is doing me good to focus a bit more on the "cleanness" of my chords.

Hope the offer goes through and your wife stays, too!

walrus

 

[Harp Tail]

I played the CE 100 BLD yesterday, and liked it very much.
It has been well looked after, and plays and sounds wonderful.
Now if I can figure out a way to buy it without also incurring alimony payments, I'll have the store contact the seller with an offer.
RBSinTo

Guild Capri CE-100 1980 Natural | Reverb

Beautiful hollow body Guild with awesome tone in remarkably good condition for a 40 year old instrument. True clear Vintage looks and tone. Easy playing with smooth neck. Hard to find any flaws on it.

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Guild Capri CE 100-D Blonde c.1978 | Reverb

Extremely clean Guild CE-100-D from 1978 in fantastic original condition. The fully bound blonde maple body is equipped with optional early Dimarzio PAF Humbuckers, gold plated engraved harp tailpiece, multi-ply pickguard w/ gold plated mount. Three piece maple neck has a 1-5/8" nut width on the ...

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You may want to have a look at these two CE-100 Ds on Reverb

 

[RBSinTo]

Guild Capri CE-100 1980 Natural | Reverb

Beautiful hollow body Guild with awesome tone in remarkably good condition for a 40 year old instrument. True clear Vintage looks and tone. Easy playing with smooth neck. Hard to find any flaws on it.

reverb.com

Guild Capri CE 100-D Blonde c.1978 | Reverb

Extremely clean Guild CE-100-D from 1978 in fantastic original condition. The fully bound blonde maple body is equipped with optional early Dimarzio PAF Humbuckers, gold plated engraved harp tailpiece, multi-ply pickguard w/ gold plated mount. Three piece maple neck has a 1-5/8" nut width on the ...

reverb.com

You may want to have a look at these two CE-100 Ds on Reverb

Harp Tail,
I appreciate the information, but both of these examples are priced higher than the one I'm interested in, and each has extra shipping charges as well.
The only extra charges for the one here in Toronto will be $1.00 for gas and $2.00 for parking.
RBSinTo

 

[Harp Tail]

Harp Tail,
I appreciate the information, but both of these examples are priced higher than the one I'm interested in, and each has extra shipping charges as well.
The only extra charges for the one here in Toronto will be $1.00 for gas and $2.00 for parking.
RBSinTo

You're quite welcome, RBSinTo... I forget what the exchange rate is but figured you may have wanted to take a look anyhow

 

[RBSinTo]

You're quite welcome, RBSinTo... I forget what the exchange rate is but figured you may have wanted to take a look anyhow

When I viewed the two you suggested, the asking prices appeared in Canadian dollars, so comparing the three instruments in terms of cost was very easy.
RBSinTo