I asked my daughter to read the F30's label to me this evening. There's just the serial number, "TK" followed by numbers, and "F-30." Nothing that says anything about the finish.
Yes sir. I don't think they did a lot of them, but I always found that finish pretty striking. Almost antique, almost western or rustic to me. I'd never forgotten it. I'd sent the above photo of the D50 along with my order, but requested slightly lighter edges. I've also seen just a few 70's D55s with that finish.
I don't believe I responded to our question and it has been awhile. It is a DY 95N! The "N" designates the vine inlay. There were like 16 of these made. Kazuo(RIP), himself along with one of his best luthiers assisted. It took 6-8 months to completion due to the ornate aspect of the guitar. The most prized Brazilian/Jacaranda-this one is designated with Brazilian from a magazine advertisement I found. Some came with added Brass nuts and saddles. The regular production had Bone/Bone and this was a "upgrade" if you wanted to have it installed. Mine did not come with either, but I am the third owner, since this came out of a Collectors lot in California. I had to have some intense Luthier work done and my guy, who builds $5000 and up guitars, confirmed that this back and sides are considered "Museum Grade" in the luthier world.
Thank you very much. I take pride in my acquisitions, I know what I want and then something from my past, or current memory, will emerge and I have to have it! I do have a D-55 Guild-Rare Honey Burst 2005-07 production years, Three 2020 Martin Custom Shops #33 & #36 of 50, a 2021 Takamine "Blue Rose" and I collect Epiphone Elite/Elitist form 2002-08 production years. Only the LP"s and SG's to date.
Thank you very much. I take pride in my acquisitions, I know what I want and then something from my past, or current memory, will emerge and I have to have it! I do have a D-55 Guild-Rare Honey Burst 2005-07 production years, Three 2020 Martin Custom Shops #33 & #36 of 50, a 2021 Takamine "Blue Rose" and I collect Epiphone Elite/Elitist form 2002-08 production years. Only the LP"s and SG's to date.
Last picture is my 2022 Holiday Card a la Les Paul! One Sweetwater Epi Tribute Plus in Aquamarine Burst and a First Year Run 2002 Epi Elite Wine Red Custom! These are killer guitars all the way around! Look them
up!
I think I remember talking about a guitar like this somewhere else. Indeed, the pinnacle of the A-Y lutherie. Beautiful guitar, Thunder Cannon. It's not really my style, to be honest, but I love the obvious care that all the detailing took to build. And, the wood is gorgeous.
That's Tacoma's "Iced Tea Burst", they only used it there. Never seen the term "Honey Burst" in any Guild lit that I can recall. Color ID'd in this '06 catalog:In a long life of guitar acquisition and preferential makers, the D-55 was a much sought after acoustic. I have spent time purchasing numerous Vintage Alvarez Yairi's and a couple of 2000 year models. During my recent buying binge starting in 2018 I was eagerly searching for the D-55. Many listings on Reverb, the best site in my opinion, and the "Natural" and "Sunburst" top abundance. Then along comes a 2007 Honey Burst model in February 2021. I searched the net over and could not find any info on this top color. I wanted to be sure it was legit and the seller had 100% feedback and stated he was a Guild Collector. Having to deal with COVID issues to include economic decline, he offered his Mint '07 for sale on the 'Verb.
I could not believe it. One of my "Holy Grail" wants and there it was. Asking $4000 and finally settling for an offer her could not refuse it was on it's way. I have emailed Guild once and again tonight to find out how many of these were made from the production years of 2005-07. This color, IMHO, is the best looking of the three offerings. Yes natural is classic, Tobacco Burst is bold, but this Honey Burst is a color that Guild should re-think and add to the line.
If any of the forum members here with learned knowledge of this model could provide me some background I would certainly appreciate it. The serial number is TK199013, D-55 Honey Burst. Tacoma, Washington build and she is a site and sound to behold. Some pics below for your reference.
Tacoma didn't denote finish colors on the labels, which is probably why @Thunder Cannon couldn't find a ref to the mis-identified finish color.
Good point, Al. My F-512 has no "NT" or other suffix on it. In any case, not sure whether Thunder Cannon's burst is iced tea or antique.
