GSR-F40 coming my way!

[jgwoods]

In a bit of foolishness I put in a pretty low bid on one of the GSR-F40s on ebay and, somewhat to my surprise, the seller took my offer. No regrets. I bought a very nice instrument and now I can't wait to get it.
I have been playing a Gibson J-185TV for a while and love the body shape- they sit lower on your knee than a dreadnought and are more comfortable to play because of it. I wanted different woods and a little more punch. I think the GSR F-40 is going to do it for me.
J-185TV for sale....

 

[twocorgis]

In a bit of foolishness I put in a pretty low bid on one of the GSR-F40s on ebay and, somewhat to my surprise, the seller took my offer. No regrets. I bought a very nice instrument and now I can't wait to get it.
I have been playing a Gibson J-185TV for a while and love the body shape- they sit lower on your knee than a dreadnought and are more comfortable to play because of it. I wanted different woods and a little more punch. I think the GSR F-40 is going to do it for me.
J-185TV for sale....

Jgwoods, was it this one? What a sweet deal! Pictures, please!

 

[jgwoods]

Yep that's the one. I offered just over 1/2 of retail. They have had the guitar listed for a while and I figured they might move it as long as they didn't lose money. I guess I was right.
It won't be here for a week or so, I'll post pix when I get it.

 

[twocorgis]

Yep that's the one. I offered just over 1/2 of retail. They have had the guitar listed for a while and I figured they might move it as long as they didn't lose money. I guess I was right.
It won't be here for a week or so, I'll post pix when I get it.

My guess is that they probably lost a bit of money on that one. Mandolin Brothers and Street Sounds NYC each have one that hasn't sold yet, and I think the production run was less than 20.

 

[jgwoods]

Yep that's the one. I offered just over 1/2 of retail. They have had the guitar listed for a while and I figured they might move it as long as they didn't lose money. I guess I was right.
It won't be here for a week or so, I'll post pix when I get it.

My guess is that they probably lost a bit of money on that one. Mandolin Brothers and Street Sounds NYC each have one that hasn't sold yet, and I think the production run was less than 20.

Here's how I figure it- Retail on the GSR F-40 was set at $4499, MAP $3399 (?) which is what you see Mandolin Bros and Streetsounds, and a few others offering them at. I hear tell that retailers get 50% off of list so they paid about $2250 for the guitar, I offered them a $100 profit. I may be wrong about this, but I think I got a good deal- playing time will tell.

 

[twocorgis]

Here's how I figure it- Retail on the GSR F-40 was set at $4499, MAP $3399 (?) which is what you see Mandolin Bros and Streetsounds, and a few others offering them at. I hear tell that retailers get 50% off of list so they paid about $2250 for the guitar, I offered them a $100 profit. I may be wrong about this, but I think I got a good deal- playing time will tell.

No doubt you got a great deal, and that's a beautiful guitar, too. I'm not too sure about retailers getting new guitars for 50% of MSRP, though I could be wrong. There's also a lot of other costs to figure in too, and that guitar had probably been taking up space at the store for a long time at this point. Kinda like how I bought my Gibson SWD for a fire sale price at GC.

Best of luck with it!

 

[Dr. Spivey]

:shock: Congrats on a great deal.

 

[West R Lee]

Very pretty guitar. Sounds like a deal......and I like that the pickguard is an accessory. If it were up to me, I wouldn't have one, but all of mine had them when I got them......but I don't use a pick, and I love the look of all of that top spruce.

West

 

[southernGuild]

CONGRATS on getting THAT BEAUTY!!!
"may the COCOBOLO be with you' :wink:

 

[jazzmang]

I've played that one! Good choice!

 

[cjd-player]

Very pretty guitar. ...and I like that the pickguard is an accessory ... and I love the look of all of that top spruce.

West

+1.

I'd definitely go with a clear pick guard if you need a guard.

Beautiful guitar.
Congrats.

Give it some time. Cocobolo can be pretty bright when new.

 

[jgwoods]

I like the pickguard. I am primarily a flatpicker. I don't usually do any pick damage to the guitar but my fingers hit often, and besides I like the look with the guard in place. It looks more traditional that way.

 

[jgwoods]

Now it's really mine...I paid for it!

 

[jgwoods]

It's here! pix, comments, etc. to follow after I play it a bit and get the pickguard put on.

 

[bluesypicky]

Ok, put it down already! We're waiting and drooling for pics here!.... :lol:

 

[chazmo]

Congrats, JG! Great guitar!

 

[jgwoods]

Here's the first picture of it with the pick guard in place. It looks much better to me.
Build date from the serial number is November 30, 2009 in New Hartford- 4th guitar built that day. It's still a baby.
I am still getting used to it. After a period of lots of guitar playing I have been off playing fiddle and mandolin a lot recently so suddenly the neck seems a little narow. Once I get back into it and discipline my fingers a bit more I will be reminded why I like the 1 and 11/16 necks and 2 and 1/8 bridge spacing- it's close, but makes for fast picking. Overall its a winner- beautiful, nearly flawless build, bass that says Guild to me, and the trebles are coming out too.

 

[Donal]

It's a beauty!

Don.

 

[killdeer43]

Pardon me while I lick my chops and wring out my drool bib!
That's one great looking piece of Guildness you have there. :wink:

Nice score,
Joe

*Pickguard looks great, BTW.

 

[Scratch]

Dang, that's one beautiful Guild... Congrats on a super deal.