2010 Guild F-30. What can you tell me about it? Considering a trade offer.

[GeoffHW]

Put out a trade offer, my Martin 00-18 for a Guild and cash. Not many people seem to have D-25's these days.

Got an offer for a Guild F-30. Don't know anything about it besides it's a 2010 New Hartford made guitar. And the F-30 had quite a few variations.

On initial photo, it looks to be in good condition but will be receiving more detailed photos tomorrow.

His proposed trade value is at $1350. Reverb seems to have prices from $1000-$3000. Curious what might the reason for the large variation.

 

[jedzep]

Two nice guitars, but different enough to have both. Kill the trade, buy the F-30.

 

[HeyMikey]

His pricing is fair if no issues. This looks like an F30 Standard which has a rosewood board and 1-3/4 nut width. Excellent playing and sounding guitar. I’m a fan of the series. I had one and regrettably sold it, but only because I have the same in a cutaway.

As far as the price range goes, the F30 has been around for a very long time in different incarnations - materials, specs. Very old ones may fetch a higher price.

 

[walrus]

Although mine's a cutaway, I love my '11 NH F-30. Assuming excellent condition, $1,350 is a good deal.

 

[Westerly Wood]

I like the F30, it’s a great acoustic. However, the 00-18 value could be twice the Guild value. $1350 is good for the F30, trade value, but I would think a Martin 00-18 used would be north of 2k. If you need to do the trade, I would think it would be for the F30 + 1k. Would that be worth it? But if you really like your 00-18, then I would look around for an older F30 to buy outright.

 

[Bernie]

How much for would you want to sell the 00-18 ?

 

[GeoffHW]

I like the F30, it’s a great acoustic. However, the 00-18 value could be twice the Guild value. $1350 is good for the F30, trade value, but I would think a Martin 00-18 used would be north of 2k. If you need to do the trade, I would think it would be for the F30 + 1k. Would that be worth it? But if you really like your 00-18, then I would look around for an older F30 to buy outright.

Yeah, I actually am looking to ask for F-30 +$1000 if I enjoy it. I like the 00-18 but I feel like what I really want for a small guitar is a 12-fret slot head style 0. So if I can get my first guild and a good chunk of the price of a new Martin parlor, I'd consider it a win.

 

[chazmo]

moved back to acoustics from FS/FT.

 

[jedzep]

A 12 Fret 0 size (not a parlor) Martin slot head is a rare bird, except in the custom shop. Mine ran me $4800. Worth it to me, but took forever to locate.

I found mine at Music Villa. Here's what I left behind...

Martin Custom Shop 28 Style, Single 0 12-Fret

Martin Custom Shop “Single 0” featuring a 12-fret neck joint, Slightly thinner Sitka top (.105″ thick) & East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Also features our usual Music Villa custom specs including Golden Era style scalloped Adirondack bracing, Bone nut "on angle", genuine 12/4 Mahogany neck...

musicvilla.com

 

[Westerly Wood]

A 12 Fret 0 size (not a parlor) Martin slot head is a rare bird, except in the custom shop. Mine ran me $4800. Worth it to me, but took forever to locate.

I found mine at Music Villa. Here's what I left behind...

Martin Custom Shop 28 Style, Single 0 12-Fret

Martin Custom Shop “Single 0” featuring a 12-fret neck joint, Slightly thinner Sitka top (.105″ thick) & East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Also features our usual Music Villa custom specs including Golden Era style scalloped Adirondack bracing, Bone nut "on angle", genuine 12/4 Mahogany neck...

musicvilla.com

Awesome!

 

[GeoffHW]

A 12 Fret 0 size (not a parlor) Martin slot head is a rare bird, except in the custom shop. Mine ran me $4800. Worth it to me, but took forever to locate.

I found mine at Music Villa. Here's what I left behind...

Martin Custom Shop 28 Style, Single 0 12-Fret

Martin Custom Shop “Single 0” featuring a 12-fret neck joint, Slightly thinner Sitka top (.105″ thick) & East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Also features our usual Music Villa custom specs including Golden Era style scalloped Adirondack bracing, Bone nut "on angle", genuine 12/4 Mahogany neck...

musicvilla.com

Yeah, I am looking more so to custom shops. They're surprisingly cheaper typically. Closer to $2000-$3000.

 

[ReevesRd]

I also have a New Hartford F-30CE STD. It has been my go-to guitar for several years.
I don't think you could go wrong with an F-30. Good luck!

 

[Boneman]

Which version of the NH F30? I think the rosewood version was priced a little higher, but either will be a nice guitar

 

[HeyMikey]

Which version of the NH F30? I think the rosewood version was priced a little higher, but either will be a nice guitar

The F30 is mahogany. The F30R is rosewood.