dadthrash
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As most of you know, I sold my "PRISTINE", near Collector/Museum quality 1977 Guild D-25M to “SouthernGuild” from Australia. That description is true as it applies aesthetically, but not structurally. See this link for structural issues:
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As the time got closer to ship the Guitar, SG (SouthernGuild) and I had been discussing the needed repairs, and he emailed me the day before I was going to ship and asked if we could possibly "Get Er Done" in the good ole USA. Well, I jumped at the chance to be involved with the "INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE" 1977 GUILD D-25M RESTORATION PROJECT!!!!!
I have gotten to know SG over the last few weeks, and he an amazing person, as well as a Soulful Guild D-25M lover!!! I wish I could share all the great communications back and forth. SG and I have become great Guild Cyber Friends, and share in the "MUTUAL GOAL” of this complete restoration. It means a lot to us Both!!!!
We are very fortunate here in the NW to have such great Guild Certified Luthier to choose from. SG chose Portland Fretworks, and the Owner “Todd” will be personally doing the “Hands On” restoration Himself! He said this is without a doubt, the best Guild D-25M he has ever seen from this period and completely agreed that this Beauty was “Worth It” and more!
So SG and I thought we would share this project with all of you here at the LTG. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS 1977 GUILD D-25M RESTORATION PROJECT, “INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE” as much as we are. I will be chronicling this project with weekly pictures and updates from the start date, thru SG actually receiving the Guitar in Australia.
I would like to Officially Start this with the email I received from SG last night. (He knew today was the day Todd would begin the restoration). It will give you a glimpse into how excited, and already “Soulfully Connected” to this Guild Guitar and Project he is!
TODAY!!!! .......SOMETHING GOOD HAS BEGUN!!!!
A NEW CHAPTER.........A NEW ROAD.......A NEW BEGINNING.
She is on her road to RECOVERY!!!
HEALING hands are upon her!!!
Because of GOODNESS, KINDNESS and CARE.........she CONTINUES !
Music's journey goes ON AND ON.............................and in a NEW way this day!!!
TODAY!!!! .......SOMETHING GOOD HAS BEGUN!!!!!!
SHE WILL BE 'RIGHT!!!!!!
Thinking of her!!! D25MJohn
Todd with PORTLAND FRETWORKS giving her the "THUMBS UP"!!!!!
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION - "SHE'S DEFINITELY WORTH IT"...(Quote from Todd at PF)
I really think Todd is SMILIN' here, just because he gets to work this Beauty!!! And not because of the the Dollars he is ringin up!!! lol!!!
She is headed thru this Door Today. When she comes out..."SHE'LL BE RIGHT"...(that is Aussie talk for "SHE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT...NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!)
YEEHAW!!!! Weekly Updates to Follow.
Best,
Michael, Todd at PF, and SouthernGuild - "THE INTERNATINAL GUILD RESTORATION TEAM"
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14412
As the time got closer to ship the Guitar, SG (SouthernGuild) and I had been discussing the needed repairs, and he emailed me the day before I was going to ship and asked if we could possibly "Get Er Done" in the good ole USA. Well, I jumped at the chance to be involved with the "INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE" 1977 GUILD D-25M RESTORATION PROJECT!!!!!
I have gotten to know SG over the last few weeks, and he an amazing person, as well as a Soulful Guild D-25M lover!!! I wish I could share all the great communications back and forth. SG and I have become great Guild Cyber Friends, and share in the "MUTUAL GOAL” of this complete restoration. It means a lot to us Both!!!!
We are very fortunate here in the NW to have such great Guild Certified Luthier to choose from. SG chose Portland Fretworks, and the Owner “Todd” will be personally doing the “Hands On” restoration Himself! He said this is without a doubt, the best Guild D-25M he has ever seen from this period and completely agreed that this Beauty was “Worth It” and more!
So SG and I thought we would share this project with all of you here at the LTG. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS 1977 GUILD D-25M RESTORATION PROJECT, “INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURE” as much as we are. I will be chronicling this project with weekly pictures and updates from the start date, thru SG actually receiving the Guitar in Australia.
I would like to Officially Start this with the email I received from SG last night. (He knew today was the day Todd would begin the restoration). It will give you a glimpse into how excited, and already “Soulfully Connected” to this Guild Guitar and Project he is!
TODAY!!!! .......SOMETHING GOOD HAS BEGUN!!!!
A NEW CHAPTER.........A NEW ROAD.......A NEW BEGINNING.
She is on her road to RECOVERY!!!
HEALING hands are upon her!!!
Because of GOODNESS, KINDNESS and CARE.........she CONTINUES !
Music's journey goes ON AND ON.............................and in a NEW way this day!!!
TODAY!!!! .......SOMETHING GOOD HAS BEGUN!!!!!!
SHE WILL BE 'RIGHT!!!!!!
Thinking of her!!! D25MJohn
Todd with PORTLAND FRETWORKS giving her the "THUMBS UP"!!!!!
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION - "SHE'S DEFINITELY WORTH IT"...(Quote from Todd at PF)
I really think Todd is SMILIN' here, just because he gets to work this Beauty!!! And not because of the the Dollars he is ringin up!!! lol!!!
She is headed thru this Door Today. When she comes out..."SHE'LL BE RIGHT"...(that is Aussie talk for "SHE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT...NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!)
YEEHAW!!!! Weekly Updates to Follow.
Best,
Michael, Todd at PF, and SouthernGuild - "THE INTERNATINAL GUILD RESTORATION TEAM"