ClydeTower
Member
Hi,
I'm new here on LTG, but I've been lurking for a while. Picked up an awesome D55 (2012) last year and love it. I'm now in the market for pre-owned 12 string, was originally looking for a F512 sunburst but they're nearly impossible to find here in Canada. Plus, my budget is a little thin since acquiring the D55. So I thought I might try to acquire a F1512e. I know its not in the same league as the F512, but having never owned a 12er, it might be a good way to get my feet wet to start out. Any how, I've seen the GAD version and the Westerly version of the 1512 and was wondering if anyone had any experience with both, what are the main differences and if one is better than the other. Personally, I prefer the block inlays and satin finish neck on the GAD 1512 vs the Westerly, but the later has bone appointments.
What about the neck profile? Are they the same? The specs say the Westerly has the Guild vintage neck profile. Anybody know what that is? Having smallish hands, I do prefer a slimmer neck profile when possible, but as a reference, the neck on my D55 is very manageable, not as comfortable as my Taylors, but good none the less.
Thanks for your help!
I'm new here on LTG, but I've been lurking for a while. Picked up an awesome D55 (2012) last year and love it. I'm now in the market for pre-owned 12 string, was originally looking for a F512 sunburst but they're nearly impossible to find here in Canada. Plus, my budget is a little thin since acquiring the D55. So I thought I might try to acquire a F1512e. I know its not in the same league as the F512, but having never owned a 12er, it might be a good way to get my feet wet to start out. Any how, I've seen the GAD version and the Westerly version of the 1512 and was wondering if anyone had any experience with both, what are the main differences and if one is better than the other. Personally, I prefer the block inlays and satin finish neck on the GAD 1512 vs the Westerly, but the later has bone appointments.
What about the neck profile? Are they the same? The specs say the Westerly has the Guild vintage neck profile. Anybody know what that is? Having smallish hands, I do prefer a slimmer neck profile when possible, but as a reference, the neck on my D55 is very manageable, not as comfortable as my Taylors, but good none the less.
Thanks for your help!