Looking at a ‘71 F112

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For what it is worth, I have a '72 F112 with a bridge that is identical to the one pictured. I know it has never been touched as I bought the guitar new in 1973.
 

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Something else for our OP to consider is Hans Moust's recent comment that Guild actually tended to use thinner bridges during a period in the '70's (mid-to-late, I think).
It was a response to somebody's comment that a bridge on a "for a sale" instrument looked as I it might have been shaved, but I can't find it to be sure I'm remembering the right time period right now.
I think that's what Mavuser was getting at when he mentioned looking for one with the later bridge.
Hmmm, couldn't find that recent comment, but found this thread which is kinda interesting:
http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?146811-Guild-History&highlight=bridge+thin

Hans made that comment regarding my 1968 F-212. I still think mine was shaved - there is what appears to be tear out from a plane in the bridge surface.
Thanks! Although your particular guitar does sound like it might have been shaved, I don't dispute your observation, Hans's comment confirms what Mavuser said in post #12 and Lonesome Picker says in post #21
 

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So am I nuts, still debating this one. He said he’d do $250 shipped, it is the one linked from Reverb. I’m ....I’m hoping it’s currently playable and can be nursed back to health when more funds come around.
 

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Two fifty shipped would tempt me, not because I'd get my money back out of it if I sold it, but because they are my favorite Guild 12 string from my favorite vintage. I'd say $1200 worth of repair in my neck of the woods. I might just have it shipped to Mr. Fixit.
 
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