My 12 string adventures.

[portsider]

The latest Stupid Deal Of The Day got me thinking:

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The F2512ce Deluxe would scratch my maple jumbo itch, but I'd have to borrow to get it.
So I thought I'd A-B my new G312 and my F112 to see if I could bring myself to sell one. While the G312 clearly sounds better, the F112 has it's charms.
Bottom line is I'll let the F2512 pass for now, maybe next SDOTD.

 

[Cougar]

The latest Stupid Deal Of The Day got me thinking:
The F2512ce Deluxe would scratch my maple jumbo itch, but I'd have to borrow to get it.

It looks nice, but I wouldn't sell a Made-in-US Guild in order to get a Made-in-China Guild. If you're itching for a maple jumbo, I'd save up and keep my eyes open for a good deal on a JF30-12. I'm surprised at the prices they're getting for these nowadays, but sold listings on reverb show that at least one in pretty good shape went for less then $1,000. Patience, grasshopper.

 

[portsider]

When I can take the pebble from your hand...

 

[plaidseason]

I second the "but I wouldn't sell a Made-in-US Guild in order to get a Made-in-China Guild." I just picked up an M240e (also made in China). But only because I found it for $250 and it solved a problem for me (my other short-scale/gig guitar is driving me crazy), and I actually preferred the sound of the M240e to both the M120 and the current M20.

The J30-12 suggestion is a good one.

 

[chazmo]

@portsider, no offense to the MIC Guilds, and credit where credit is due. Really... But, I agree with the other folks! Especially on the 12-string front. Find another US-built 12er. You'll find tremendous values with those too. Just one man's opinion, of course.

 

[Cougar]

I just picked up an M240e (also made in China). But only because I found it for $250 and it solved a problem for me....

I gotta admit, I picked up a used GAD D125-12 just because it was such a good deal, and it sounds amazingly good. Of course, it's a GAD......

 

[chazmo]

The GAD 25 12 string was an extremely nice guitar. All mahogany (solid) and quite a unique sound. I'm pretty sure I posted a review of that one years ago, but I can't find it.

 

[portsider]

I agree the USAs are totally superior and I quickly abandoned toe silly thought of letting one go.
I have a D2612CE thatI use with my band and it's really nice instrument. While the JF3012 would be great, I could get an F2512CE for about 1/3 the price. Time will tell. I may just decide the grass is green enough on my side of the fence and stand pat with what I have.

 

[chazmo]

Disclaimer: I have not tried a Westerly series F-2512, portsider. Good luck in your choices!

 

[twocorgis]

Disclaimer: I have not tried a Westerly series F-2512, portsider. Good luck in your choices!

@wileypickett likes them! The one I tried I thought sounded a bit brittle. That was also my take on the D260ce that I bought as a SDotD some time back.