Hey out there LTG...Just thought I'd introduce myself and my '74(?) M-75CS.
I bought this guitar used about 10 years ago for $700 in Mesa AZ. Played it a lot for a couple years and then put it aside as I had joined an acoustic group during which time I played almost zero electric guitar for almost six years! I had this guitar listed on CL sometime last spring as I was moving and downsizing gear and was going to keep only my ASAT Special. While the Buyer was on his way to my house, I set up the guitar and amp and managed to knock the guitar over, splitting the neck & headstock down the middle:
To make a long story longer, I thought I'll never get decent value for a guitar with a broken headstock so I might as well have it fixed. Took it to a local repair man and though I might as well have the old frets replaced and guitar set up properly. It took a while to get my guitar back but the repair came out looking nearly flawless (no pics at the moment unfortunately). Most anybody would never even know the guitar was damaged without careful inspection or knowledge of the repair. After $500 additional investment for the neck repair, refret and setup, this guitar plays like a dream and I couldn't be happier with it. In fact, I enjoy playing it so much now I'm no longer planning on selling.
Anyways, I think all is original to this M-75CS except the (poorly retrofitted) tuning machines and the knobs. I'm hoping some of you Guild experts can help me confirm:
Also, any guidance on correct tuner/knob replacements and where to find them? Not for resale value so much as personal satisfaction. The cream colored binding is worn to white on the neck. Is this typical from this era Guilds or a sign of replacement binding?
Thanks All!
I bought this guitar used about 10 years ago for $700 in Mesa AZ. Played it a lot for a couple years and then put it aside as I had joined an acoustic group during which time I played almost zero electric guitar for almost six years! I had this guitar listed on CL sometime last spring as I was moving and downsizing gear and was going to keep only my ASAT Special. While the Buyer was on his way to my house, I set up the guitar and amp and managed to knock the guitar over, splitting the neck & headstock down the middle:
To make a long story longer, I thought I'll never get decent value for a guitar with a broken headstock so I might as well have it fixed. Took it to a local repair man and though I might as well have the old frets replaced and guitar set up properly. It took a while to get my guitar back but the repair came out looking nearly flawless (no pics at the moment unfortunately). Most anybody would never even know the guitar was damaged without careful inspection or knowledge of the repair. After $500 additional investment for the neck repair, refret and setup, this guitar plays like a dream and I couldn't be happier with it. In fact, I enjoy playing it so much now I'm no longer planning on selling.
Anyways, I think all is original to this M-75CS except the (poorly retrofitted) tuning machines and the knobs. I'm hoping some of you Guild experts can help me confirm:
Also, any guidance on correct tuner/knob replacements and where to find them? Not for resale value so much as personal satisfaction. The cream colored binding is worn to white on the neck. Is this typical from this era Guilds or a sign of replacement binding?
Thanks All!
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