3rd times a charm...Hopefully

[F30]

The last 2 Guild Dread purchases I did online were a bust.
Both came as a different guitar than pictured even after confirming shown guitar was actual guitar.
Still trying to fill my empty Guild Dread case and thought lets give this one more try.
Going into surgery today and thought a new/old Guild may be some good entertainment to come home to.

 

[F30]

Just looked up specs and it is a 1 3/4" nut which is perfect for me since I usually play OMs/F30s.

 

[Stuball48]

Best to you and your surgery - you are beginning your rehab in best possible way. It is a beauty and love that dark burst.

 

[chazmo]

Good luck with your surgery, F30!

 

[WaltW]

Yes, I too wish you success on your surgery today and a speedy recovery.. That dread looks great. I hope it sounds great too! D40? early D50?
I'm letting my 1996 DV52 delivered yesterday in the cold acclimate to indoor temp for 24 hours before opening....I'm getting excited; the clock is counting down and I can't wait.

 

[F30]

Mahogany back and sides. I plan on using it at the Cabin up in the mountains.
But who knows maybe it will come back with me every time

 

[Guilderland21]

Best of luck with the surgery, and enjoy the D-140!

 

[SFIV1967]

D40? early D50?

Ralf

 

[Opsimath]

May your surgery go smoothly, be a success in every way, and your recovery be speedy and complete, and may your Guild turn out to be everything you were hoping for and worth the wait.

 

[F30]

Yeah that's it. Thx Ralf and thanks for that clip.

 

[Br1ck]

Might be a bit much for a while. Buy an easier to handle mandolin.

 

[Rayk]

The last 2 Guild Dread purchases I did online were a bust.
Both came as a different guitar than pictured even after confirming shown guitar was actual guitar.
Still trying to fill my empty Guild Dread case and thought lets give this one more try.
Going into surgery today and thought a new/old Guild may be some good entertainment to come home to.

Good luck that’s a looker for sure !

 

[F30]

I have a Mandola. I modified my Alvarez parlor.
The one on the left - I use quite frequently when playing out.
It was a six string Parlor but I got ambitious and converted it to an 8 string.

 

[jeffcoop]

Good luck with your surgery and recovery.

 

[F30]

In recovery and doing OK - at home so I can play my Guilds

 

[jeffcoop]

Good news! May it continue thus.

 

[West R Lee]

The last 2 Guild Dread purchases I did online were a bust.
Both came as a different guitar than pictured even after confirming shown guitar was actual guitar.
Still trying to fill my empty Guild Dread case and thought lets give this one more try.
Going into surgery today and thought a new/old Guild may be some good entertainment to come home to.

That's a beauty F30.

West

 

[West R Lee]

Yes, I too wish you success on your surgery today and a speedy recovery.. That dread looks great. I hope it sounds great too! D40? early D50?
I'm letting my 1996 DV52 delivered yesterday in the cold acclimate to indoor temp for 24 hours before opening....I'm getting excited; the clock is counting down and I can't wait.

I've never met a DV52 I didn't like Walt.

West

 

[chazmo]

F30, if this one doesn't work out, might I recommend a used older Guild for you down the road. Anyway, best of luck and hope the recovery goes well.

 

[F30]

Finally landed today. To be honest at first I was not impressed.
To be fair it is used and has had some miles put on it but in really good overall shape.
A bit tough to play - then I checked truss rod which needed adjustment.
Play for as little - still wasn't really getting it.

So I put it down and came back to it after a spell. Put a Capo on the first fret and
what a difference. Played it for like an hour straight. Set up, Set up, Set up. The nut is cut quite high and uneven.
But after playing it with the capo on the first fret, I know its tone and feel now. Just need to get that nut sorted.
I really like the D140 feel and sound. I'm so use to having a 1 3/4" nut and the neck shape is very familiar.
It is a winner for sure and it looks nice. I think I do prefer the Mahogany back and sides now.