f45ce

[shednz]

Hi all I have found a few threads about this model but nothing which tells me if the backs and sides are solid wood or ply. I am interested in an early mahogany version - any help? thanks

 

[hansmoust]

Hi all I have found a few threads about this model but nothing which tells me if the backs and sides are solid wood or ply. I am interested in an early mahogany version - any help?

Hello shednz,

Welcome and thanks for your 'private message'. The early mahogany versions of the F-45CE have a laminated back.
The sides can be both solid or laminated. It is easy to check on any F-45CE. Simply remove the controls on the shoulder and when you look into the hole, you should be able to see what was used in the construction of your guitar.

Let us know what your findings are.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[shednz]

Thank you Hans, I spoke with the seller and he tells me this one is mahogany solid sides - ply back - would they have used ply for making the arched back easily and to reduce feedback? do you think? All my acoustics are solid bodied so not sure about ply - have you ever played one of these Hans? Thanks again - have a happy new year - our time zone sees in the new year tonight

 

[coastie99]

Thank you Hans, I spoke with the seller and he tells me this one is mahogany solid sides - ply back - would they have used ply for making the arched back easily and to reduce feedback? do you think? All my acoustics are solid bodied so not sure about ply - have you ever played one of these Hans? Thanks again - have a happy new year - our time zone sees in the new year tonight

If you are considering buying Neal's guitar, I can thoroughly guarantee his credibility.

 

[shednz]

Hi, thanks for chiming in, i'm guessing you're from the great West Coast?! I'm down in Port Chalmers. Neil seems very straight up and informative, he's been gr8 at answering my queries thus far. Just wondering what difference the ply makes to the sound compared to solid wood which is all I got to go on. Cheers and Happy New Year to the coast.

 

[adorshki]

Just wondering what difference the ply makes to the sound compared to solid wood which is all I got to go on. Cheers and Happy New Year to the coast.

HI Shed: as an owner of two arched back Guilds I can be pretty certain you won't be sorry! Maybe this'll give you an idea: you could hear my D25 all the way across a 1/4 acre park if I wanted you to! The lamination is actually stronger, less prone to cracking, and much less costly to manufacture than a solid carved back would be. The back is not a primary resonating element as the top is, so it's not really inhibiting any tone, in fact what it does is reflect the sound in a different way than a flat back. Both of mine emphasize overtones and sustain. That characteristic is common to both even though they're of different woods and body sizes. See my sig, the D25 and the F65 are archbacks. The D40 is a flatback and has far less sustain than the other two, but it DOES have better individual note definition which might be more desirable for certain styles, like bluegrass. :wink:

 

[Ian]

It sold, but who bought it ?? (No wasnt me....)

 

[coastie99]

Not moi.

 

[Ian]

yeah, I would have heard if it were you....

OK so there's a new Guild owner in these here parts then !!! :lol: