Help identify this 65’guild

[adorshki]

Yeah it’s an f50 nt and I’m not sure how to figure out the s#

Nope, not an F50, or is that just a typo? S/N will on back of headstock and label

 

[Jared macneill]

Nope, not an F50, or is that just a typo? S/N will on back of headstock and label

lol yes it’s an f30

 

[Jared macneill]

Fist thing I saw was the bridge, F20's and '30's didn't have points at that time, also, Guild used drop-in saddles until '67.
a '65 should look like this:

Yeah it’s a little later I’m told

 

[adorshki]

Yeah it’s a little later I’m told

Yep. Was primarily responding to Brad's request for "spotting details", posted b-4 I read all replies. Technically a "faux pas" 'cause it occasionally leads to a bit of grief but folks're pretty tolerant 'round here. And I need it in my dotage.

 

[Jared macneill]

Only a few more minutes till I try out the guild

 

[chazmo]

Only a few more minutes till I try out the guild

Sure you'll love it, Jared.

Good luck!

 

[adorshki]

Sure you'll love it, Jared.

Good luck!

I think he's gonna be offline for a while.

 

[Jared macneill]

I’m disappointed I couldn’t make a decision, it sounds wonderful and is really comfortable but the bridge is lifting and cracked and possibly could use a neck rest.

It resonated like a guitar should, so I’d like a recommendation. Mind you it’s $740 usd the seller wants for you Americans . For us Canadians that $1000 cad

Here’s some pictures

 

[Jared macneill]

 

[chazmo]

Oh, that action looks terrible. Return it, Jared, especially if that wasn't disclosed in the ad.

Sorry.

 

[Jared macneill]

Oh, that action looks terrible. Return it, Jared, especially if that wasn't disclosed in the ad.

Sorry.

I sent it back and said I’d have to think of it .

I definitely wasn’t going to pull the trigger on something I wouldn’t feel comfortable

 

[davenumber2]

At that price, if you have a good tech/luthier that can give you a quick quote on the work and it's reasonable, I don't think that's too bad a deal. Definitely needs a reset.

 

[chazmo]

In the future, Jared, perhaps you can clue us in on the details before you make a purchase decision to help you avoid churn like this and possibly give you some advice. That is, if we can.

Anyway, good luck. I recommend you keep an eye on our online offerings and for sale sections on the board.

 

[Jared macneill]

In the future, Jared, perhaps you can clue us in on the details before you make a purchase decision to help you avoid churn like this and possibly give you some advice. That is, if we can.

Anyway, good luck. I recommend you keep an eye on our online offerings and for sale sections on the board.

Oh I didn’t buy it lol. The action scared me off

 

[Jared macneill]

At that price, if you have a good tech/luthier that can give you a quick quote on the work and it's reasonable, I don't think that's too bad a deal. Definitely needs a reset.

I was quoted $700 cad lol

 

[davenumber2]

I was quoted $700 cad lol

So all in for around $1500 USD? I don't think that's so terrible for that guitar. There are also other fish in the sea but tonally, if you think it has some magic, it might be worth it. Only you can decide that.

 

[Jared macneill]

So all in for around $1500 USD? I don't think that's so terrible for that guitar. There are also other fish in the sea but tonally, if you think it has some magic, it might be worth it. Only you can decide that.

I think I’ll wait .

 

[jedzep]

Hey, Jared. The lifting bridge isn't such a big deal, but if the bridge plate is chewed up so that the string ball ends are working their way up through the holes, that would add a potential costly issue. The bigger issue for me would be finding a tech who has multiple Guild neck resets under his/her belt, and could give you a realistic timeline for completion. Not everyone tangles with Guilds.
At this price point, there's a pretty good array out there.

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[adorshki]

I think I’ll wait .

Plus the truss rod cover's upside down. That's the last straw.

 

[Jared macneill]

Plus the truss rod cover's upside down. That's the last straw.

Absolutely deal breaker there