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Hi All - I picked up a 1974 Guild F50R back in November. I gig out on occasion and I'd love to incorporate this beautiful guitar in my quiver! That said, I've been having a tough time deciding on a pickup and thought I'd bring this to ya'll for some feedback/recommendations.
This guitar performs beautifully. It’s got strong volume & bass, giving it loud, rich, overall tone. The neck is surprisingly easy to play and the action is solid with no unusual buzzes, even with different gauge strings - I typically play Elixir phosphor bronze nanoweb .013-.056 mediums. There is no indication that there have been any damages or repairs. My understanding is that the tuners may have been changed as some point, however, it doesn't seem to really have any alterations other than a zero-fret (installed by a previous owner) that is a reversible mod.
In the past, I've used a few pickups that I liked, including the LR Baggs Anthem, LR Baggs Anthem SL, and the Fishman Rare Earth Blend. I'll likely be playing small stage gigs/bars, solo or with another musician or two. Right now I'm playing through the Electro-voice evolve column PA.
I'm looking for a natural tone that doesn't skip out on bass. The overall tone and preservation of this guitar is remarkable and I'd like to keep it that way. I'm not opposed to making minor alterations, however I don't want to damage the preservation, integrity, value and natural sound of the instrument. Any thoughts or recommendations?
This guitar performs beautifully. It’s got strong volume & bass, giving it loud, rich, overall tone. The neck is surprisingly easy to play and the action is solid with no unusual buzzes, even with different gauge strings - I typically play Elixir phosphor bronze nanoweb .013-.056 mediums. There is no indication that there have been any damages or repairs. My understanding is that the tuners may have been changed as some point, however, it doesn't seem to really have any alterations other than a zero-fret (installed by a previous owner) that is a reversible mod.
In the past, I've used a few pickups that I liked, including the LR Baggs Anthem, LR Baggs Anthem SL, and the Fishman Rare Earth Blend. I'll likely be playing small stage gigs/bars, solo or with another musician or two. Right now I'm playing through the Electro-voice evolve column PA.
I'm looking for a natural tone that doesn't skip out on bass. The overall tone and preservation of this guitar is remarkable and I'd like to keep it that way. I'm not opposed to making minor alterations, however I don't want to damage the preservation, integrity, value and natural sound of the instrument. Any thoughts or recommendations?