Guild m85 ii (1973) opinions

[jrea]

Hey guys, after missing out on a nice guild 12 string, the owner told me he has a 1973 M-85 ii (in pretty great condition) and would be happy to sell it for $2400 aud. Do you guys a) rate this model of bass well and b) think it’s a fair price? I’m more of a hollow body guy myself, but already have a nice guild starfire to keep me happy there. Keen to hear your thoughts! Cheers

 

[chazmo]

Looks nice. Can't comment on the price in Aussie bucks.

 

[twocorgis]

Hey guys, after missing out on a nice guild 12 string, the owner told me he has a 1973 M-85 ii (in pretty great condition) and would be happy to sell it for $2400 aud. Do you guys a) rate this model of bass well and b) think it’s a fair price? I’m more of a hollow body guy myself, but already have a nice guild starfire to keep me happy there. Keen to hear your thoughts! Cheers

That's probably a fair price in Aussie dollars, but definitely try before you buy. The pickups are not for everyone (like me, I don't like them at all), and the sold body M85IIs are heavy! The Dark Starred one I had of a short time was well north of 11 pounds, and this geezer likes sub 8 pound basses.

 

[mellowgerman]

I agree with the above - if you're able to try before you buy, don't mind a bass on the heavy side and like the sounds on tap, it may be right for you! It sure is a nice looking specimen, that appears to be well taken care of. Same neck carve that a Starfire of the same era would have, so I assume you already know how comfortable that is.
Plugging that Australian dollar figure into a converter to US dollars, it seems like a very fair price, provided it doesn't have any issues - especially considering how rare they must be in your neck of the woods!

 

[Happy Face]

Some folks like the depth profile of the MkII over the cigar box semihollow earlier model. Including our dear departed Mgod.