Guild for Guild.

[dapmdave]

Ran across a local D-50 this week, and was able to negotiate a swap for it. My D-30 and a bit of cash. I hated to let the D-30 go, as it was a favorite. But a D-50... you all know what I mean.

This is an early 1981, as far as I can tell. Cosmetically about perfect, but needs to be setup better. I'm sure my luthier guy will have it singing in no time, though.

Here are a few pictures. This is just as it came in the door:

And the TRC is good!!!

Dave

 

[poser]

Oooo. I want one too.

 

[Scratch]

Very, very nice dave. Congrats!

 

[bluesypicky]

Nice log Dave!
Funny, I called a guy yesterday who was selling one in Brevard on CL..... Would it be the one?.... :shock:
It looks very clean, congratulations!

 

[southernGuild]

Looks like a very good deal to me!!!!!! 'A Guild for a Guild'.....Old Testament logic! :wink:

 

[dapmdave]

Nice log Dave!
Funny, I called a guy yesterday who was selling one in Brevard on CL..... Would it be the one?.... :shock:
It looks very clean, congratulations!

Thanks, Pascal. Yeah, I would think it was the same one. I don't often see a Guild on our CL. Orlando gets a few (Nice F-412 there now!) but not over here in the sticks.

Dave

 

[bluesypicky]

Yeah Dave, I saw that F412..... Had it been a 512 I would have zoomed up the turnpike without looking back for a second....
How does that 50 sound before set up? How does it compare to the 30?

 

[dapmdave]

Yeah Dave, I saw that F412..... Had it been a 512 I would have zoomed up the turnpike without looking back for a second....
How does that 50 sound before set up? How does it compare to the 30?

How does it sound? It's way different from the D-30. Darker. Less delicate.

It seems a little weak, compared to my Martin, which is another rosewood dread. The seller replaced the saddle and really shaved it low in preparation for a transducer which he never got around to installing. I could spend a bit of money with my luthier to get it right, and still be in the guitar for a reasonable price. The guy did wonders with my D-25, so I'm feeling pretty good about the prospects.

Time will tell, though.

Dave

 

[killdeer43]

Very nice score, Dave!
Certainly makes me want another, especially when I look at that beautiful rosewood on the back.
Makes my knees weak! :wink:

Enjoy,
Joe

 

[6L6]

D-50's are my favorite Guild acoustic. Well done!

6

'77 D-50
'74 D-40
'06 D-55
'06 F-412

 

[dapmdave]

Very nice score, Dave!
Certainly makes me want another, especially when I look at that beautiful rosewood on the back.
Makes my knees weak! :wink:

Enjoy,
Joe

Gotta love the rosewood. And the zipper up the back!

Thanks, guys. I need the support as I mourn the missing D-30.

Dave

 

[taabru45]

Good mourning to you.....nice to have the memories though, right? :wink: Steffan

 

[bluesypicky]

Mourning... Yeah right.... With a D50 staring at you?!!! :lol:
I know, I know, we should be able to keep them all....

 

[chazmo]

'grats, Dave, and keep us posted on your progress getting it set up properly.

 

[evenkeel]

Very nice score. Looks like she's in terrific shape.

Let us know how it goes with the luthier.

 

[slow944s]

NICE, Dave

 

[GardMan]

It seems a little weak, compared to my Martin, which is another rosewood dread. The seller replaced the saddle and really shaved it low in preparation for a transducer which he never got around to installing. I could spend a bit of money with my luthier to get it right, and still be in the guitar for a reasonable price.

Nice snag, Dave. I'll bet a good setup will bring her up to par. My '76 D-50 is far and away my loudest Guild... actually poses a bit of a problem with my less than strong singing voice. I have to tone down the playing quite a bit to hear myself. Given that my 46 and 55 held their own the only time I played 'em against a Martin, I would say the 50 should stand out.

Anyway, congrats and enjoy!
Another Dave

 

[twocorgis]

Ran across a local D-50 this week, and was able to negotiate a swap for it. My D-30 and a bit of cash. I hated to let the D-30 go, as it was a favorite. But a D-50... you all know what I mean.

This is an early 1981, as far as I can tell. Cosmetically about perfect, but needs to be setup better. I'm sure my luthier guy will have it singing in no time, though.
And the TRC is good!!!

Dave

Dang Dave, somehow I missed this thread.

That D50 is a dead ringer for my '73, which has been in Nashville since March. Man do I miss that one. Good luck with it, and play it in good health. D50s are the best of the Guild dreads (that I've played, anyway) IMHO.

 

[Treem]

Congratulations Dave!!! I would of done the same thing too!

Rosewood all the way! :mrgreen:

 

[West R Lee]

I love it......man that's a nice one.

West