opinions please

[rws11]

At the risk of starting trouble I'm soliciting your thoughts.

As stated here before I'm looking to get a rosewood jumbo. I have narrowed the finalists to two F50Rs.
One is a Corona in excellent condition at the local GC, ($1500), the other is a like new '09 NH, New York dealer on the bay, ($1600).

Prices are total, tax and shipping. Soooo.....do you think the newer Ct build is worth the extra yard?

In the words of the infamous Vinnie Barbarino, "I'm so confused!".

I will consider all opinions carefully, and let you know what happens.
Thanks to all who participate.

Richard

 

[West R Lee]

At the risk of starting trouble I'm soliciting your thoughts.

As stated here before I'm looking to get a rosewood jumbo. I have narrowed the finalists to two F50Rs.
One is a Corona in excellent condition at the local GC, ($1500), the other is a like new '09 NH, New York dealer on the bay, ($1600).

Prices are total, tax and shipping. Soooo.....do you think the newer Ct build is worth the extra yard?

In the words of the infamous Vinnie Barbarino, "I'm so confused!".

I will consider all opinions carefully, and let you know what happens.
Thanks to all who participate.

Richard

An absolute no-brainer to me Richard, get the New Hartford. (Just an opinion )

West

 

[killdeer43]

Just shooting from the hip here, but I'd say pay the extra hundred bucks and go with the NH.

Enjoy whichever one you choose,
Joe

 

[Ian]

Okay, I really dont know what I'm talking about as I've never even seen either a Corona or a New Hartford Guild, but if it were me for a hundred bucks I'd go for the New Hartford. Even if that Corona was New old Stock its still a pretty old guitar by now....

 

[twocorgis]

Same here. They're doing some great things in CT these days.

 

[killdeer43]

Does it look like this one?

New Hartford is calling! :wink:

Joe

 

[dreadnut]

Offer GC $1,000 cash for the Corona and see what they say...at least I'd try that before jumping on the $1,600 NH one. My motto is "never pay sticker price for anything."

 

[rws11]

Yeah Joe,
It does look like that one. And, Nut, the price on the NH is a thousand off the street price of a new machine.

The deed is done. It wasn't dirty, 'cause it certainly wasn't dirt cheep. I went with the NH. I was leaning that way anyway.

"All" I have to do now is wait.

Thanks all for your input.......and this way if it turns out bad I can blame y'all. :lol: :roll: :wink:

Richard

 

[killdeer43]

Thanks all for your input.......and this way if it turns out bad I can blame y'all.

Richard

That's right, Richard. When all else fails, that would be the way to go! :lol:

Enjoy,
Joe

 

[fungusyoung]

Yeah Joe,
It does look like that one. And, Nut, the price on the NH is a thousand off the street price of a new machine.

The deed is done. It wasn't dirty, 'cause it certainly wasn't dirt cheep. I went with the NH. I was leaning that way anyway.

"All" I have to do now is wait.

Thanks all for your input.......and this way if it turns out bad I can blame y'all. (I would have inserted a laughing emoticon here, but I don't know how.)

Richard

You absolutely made the right choice. Sounds like a very nice price for a new one. Best of luck & please report back on it!

 

[killdeer43]

Yeah Joe,
(I would have inserted a laughing emoticon here, but I don't know how.)

Richard

When you're writing a message/post, the emoticons should be over on the left side, underneath the "Message body" heading.
Check it out. :lol: 8) :wink: :!: Click on the one you feel fits your message....or not! :lol:

Joe

 

[rws11]

You mean like this? :lol:

Thanks Joe.

Your humble servant,
Richard. :mrgreen:

 

[Ridgemont]

Congrats on your steal of a deal. A NH F50R for that price is something to brag about. We expect pictures when it arrives. :mrgreen:

 

[dreadnut]

No problem - we're all great at helping, I mean enabling, each other to spend money on Guilds :wink:

 

[Ross]

I went with the NH. I was leaning that way anyway.

Did you consult Paul the Octopus prior to making your choice? :wink:

 

[Thunderface]

Now I admittedly know a few octaves below squat about acoustics, but after reading the article about the Guild factory history in Vintage Guitar magazine (Oct. 2010 issue with Alvin Lee on the cover), I think you made the right choice going with the NH-made model.

 

[rws11]

No Sir ,
Didn't consult the soccer Phenom. Didn't need to I had you guys to shove, uh point me in the right direction. :shock:

Richard

 

[evenkeel]

Congrats! Lookin' forward to the pics.

 

[killdeer43]

You mean like this? :lol:

Thanks Joe.

Your humble servant,
Richard. :mrgreen:

You're most welcome, Richard.
Can't wait to see your new Guild. 8)

Joe

 

[dapmdave]

Great choice! Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Dave