Arlington Texas Guitar Show pics

[E-Type]

I went to the Arlington Tx guitar show yesterday. Sadly, I left empty handed. The most interesting guitar was a ‘70 F-50 in Brazilian rosewood. I couldn’t see the back (it was in a corner), but I didn’t see any bracing. There is an ad for it on Reverb. It seems to have a center seam and an arched back. Hand carved?
Enjoy the pics! Can you spot the imposter?

 

[GGJaguar]

Can you spot the imposter?

Takamine!

 

[E-Type]

Takamine!

I was looking for a JF-30 and this one caught me twice!

 

[chazmo]

E-Type... I'm not aware of any carved rosewood backs for the F-50. Highly unlikely. I had a 1967 arched-back rosewood F-50 which was bookmatched with a center seam, but that was a laminate back and sides for sure. I didn't think they made any more of these in the 1970 timeframe, as there were just a few of them from '67.

But, anyway, I suspect that's what that is, and the price seems very high to me...

 

[SFIV1967]

The one in question:



And the Reverb ad:

Guild F50R 1970 - Brazilian | Reverb

Circa 1970 Guild F50R with Brazilian back and sides. Recent refret. Some repaired heel work. Repaired top crack. Some finish worn off on side. There is still an input jack from a previous pickup. Very neat guitar! Sounds huge! Original case.

reverb.com

Ralf

 

[SFIV1967]

And another Guild called "Prototype":



Ralf

 

[E-Type]

E-Type... I'm not aware of any carved rosewood backs for the F-50. Highly unlikely. I had a 1967 arched-back rosewood F-50 which was bookmatched with a center seam, but that was a laminate back and sides for sure. I didn't think they made any more of these in the 1970 timeframe, as there were just a few of them from '67.

But, anyway, I suspect that's what that is, and the price seems very high to me...

So, an arched back that they made look like it had a join; that explains a lot! Thanks!

 

[E-Type]

And another Guild called "Prototype":



Ralf

The hang tag said 1980 (or maybe '81). So a bit early for a JF4. Did they ever make this prior?

 

[awagner]

And another Guild called "Prototype":



Ralf

I saw this one at the Dallas Guitar show. It is basically a 6 string F212XL.

 

[PreacherBob]

And another Guild called "Prototype":



Ralf

I owned this one, sold it last year. Had the LL prototype serial number back of headstock. F212XL stamp on the neck block. 1980 for sure. Very nice guitar, very very light for a jumbo. Has an LR Baggs Anthem pickup. I had paid $1700 originally, sold it for the same. It was still in mint condition when I sold it online, not much interest on the forum here, I think folks were unsure about what kind of tone this build would have. I was transitioning to all maple jumbos at the time, which is were I’m at now for six string guitars.

 

[SFIV1967]

I owned this one, sold it last year. Had the LL prototype serial number back of headstock. F212XL stamp on the neck block. 1980 for sure. Very nice guitar, very very light for a jumbo. Has an LR Baggs Anthem pickup. I had paid $1700 originally, sold it for the same. It was still in mint condition when I sold it online, not much interest on the forum here, I think folks were unsure about what kind of tone this build would have. I was transitioning to all maple jumbos at the time, which is were I’m at now for six string guitars.

That was a beautiful guitar!
Hans didn't say something as it might be part of his Volume II.

Ralf

 

[PreacherBob]

It had an arched back but it was shallower than other arched back guitars. Not sure what they were experimenting with. If a bold warm midrange is something one was looking for, it had it. Just not the boom and sizzle/crunch I like in maple.

 

[E-Type]

I owned this one, sold it last year. Had the LL prototype serial number back of headstock. F212XL stamp on the neck block. 1980 for sure. Very nice guitar, very very light for a jumbo. Has an LR Baggs Anthem pickup. I had paid $1700 originally, sold it for the same. It was still in mint condition when I sold it online, not much interest on the forum here, I think folks were unsure about what kind of tone this build would have. I was transitioning to all maple jumbos at the time, which is were I’m at now for six string guitars.

Had I known your details and had it been < $2,400, I might have sat down with it.

 

[richardp69]

I've never been to a guitar show. I'm afraid of what I'd do.

 

[twocorgis]

I've never been to a guitar show. I'm afraid of what I'd do.

You probably wouldn't, as the prices are generally nuts. That wouldn't bother me so much if the venues didn't charge admission for the privilege.

 

[Br1ck]

I knew a guy once who went to eight years worth of guitar shows. The first year, he saw a rough 59 Les Paul Jr. , way over priced. His fair offer was refused. The next six years he saw the same guitar, and made the same offer, with was refused every year. The eighth year he asked the guy if he was tired of dragging the guitar around the country yet, lowered his offer a couple of hundred and said that was the last time he'd offer to buy the guitar. Half an hour later, the guy hunted him down and did the deal. After eight years market appreciation, the guitar changed hands for a fair to both parties price. Yes, guitar shows are weird, to say nothing of the LA Guitar Center vintage guys making low ball offers on guitars walking through the door. Many very cool guitars, but player's grade vintage priced at collector prices.

 

[twocorgis]

I knew a guy once who went to eight years worth of guitar shows. The first year, he saw a rough 59 Les Paul Jr. , way over priced. His fair offer was refused. The next six years he saw the same guitar, and made the same offer, with was refused every year. The eighth year he asked the guy if he was tired of dragging the guitar around the country yet, lowered his offer a couple of hundred and said that was the last time he'd offer to buy the guitar. Half an hour later, the guy hunted him down and did the deal. After eight years market appreciation, the guitar changed hands for a fair to both parties price. Yes, guitar shows are weird, to say nothing of the LA Guitar Center vintage guys making low ball offers on guitars walking through the door. Many very cool guitars, but player's grade vintage priced at collector prices.

I agree. You mostly see rough vintage guitars at inflated prices. It's kinda like Rivington Guitars in the East Village, only bigger!

 

[West R Lee]

I've been to the Arlington Show many times, but have never gone with the intention of buying a guitar. Having said that, I've always loved browsing, seeing what was newer to the market and looking at some cool used guitars.

Keep in mind that the hotel we stayed at in Arlington was literally connected to the Arlington Convention Center where the show was held. I vividly remember late one afternoon, about 20 minutes before the show closing, Hans calling up to tell us of a pretty fair deal on a nice G312. We hurried down and made the show about 15 minutes before closing, and Scratch left the show with that beauty. I think Ken still has that guitar. So I have some very fond memories of the Arlington Show. I even played my first Collings in the hallway of the Arlington Show and fell in love.

West

 

[West R Lee]

I agree. You mostly see rough vintage guitars at inflated prices. It's kinda like Rivington Guitars in the East Village, only bigger!

West

 

[twocorgis]

West

Me and @dapmdave, before I owned my own F512!