Question about my F50 serial number

[Grolivek]

Hi there ! I'm new hrre, and new to Guild's world...
I'm about to buy a F50 wich serial number is CU000232..
I understand it's been made in Corona (CA), but can't find a way to determine the year it was manufactured, and also if the price I'm asked for it is about right (1200€, I'm in France...)
Anyone to help ?

 

[hansmoust]

Hello Grolivek,

Welcome! Your guitar is about 20 years old and if the guitar is in good structural condition and doesn't need any additional work to make it playable, the price they're asking is really fair! Do you get the original case with it?

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[chazmo]

Welcome to LTG, Grolivek! Bon chance with your purchase of an F-50. Terrific guitar. Post some pictures for us when you get it!

 

[SFIV1967]

Welcome to LTG!

From the 2003 catalog:



Feb 1, 2004 U.S. Retail price list:




Ralf

 

[Cougar]

if the price I'm asked for it is about right (1200€, I'm in France...)

Actually, that price is way low for a Corona-built Guild F50, which means it might need some repairs. If you're not able to inspect the guitar before buying it, I'd suggest asking the seller a lot of questions about it. Good luck!

 

[chazmo]

Actually, that price is way low for a Corona-built Guild F50, which means it might need some repairs. If you're not able to inspect the guitar before buying it, I'd suggest asking the seller a lot of questions about it. Good luck!

I'm not sure about "way low," Cougs, but it's certainly good.

 

[Cougar]

the price they're asking is really fair!

Yes. This is a more typical price for a Corona F50 in France.... 2,600 Euro....

Guild F50 jumbo (type Gibson JS 200) d’occasion - Zikinf

Guitare acoustique jumbo, USA, antique burst, table stika AAA, éclisses et dos bombé en erable ondé. livrée avec valise Guild luxe (années 2002/2004, période corona) Frais de port a la charge de l’acquéreur

www.zikinf.com

 

[jeffcoop]

Well, assuming you have some assurance that the guitar is in good shape, you should buy it. That would be a terrific price for a Corona -built F-50 in the US. I have a Corona-built D-50, and I have no complaints about its build quality.

 

[PreacherBob]

There is a fabulous 2003 Corona F50 Antique Burst on Reverb right now for $2500 OBO. This is definitely the medium price for a nice one.