What 1 11/16 solid rosewood dreads are there? Apart from the 150 and the Orpheum both being 1 3/4, that only leaves me a D-55...that I'd love to afford one day...but are also rare-ish here in the UK.
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Rosewood dread question
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davenumber2
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Guild D50, DV6, DV52, DV62, DV72
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Thank you for this list!
I loved the sound of my D50 BS, but found it sooo heavy... Love my GV-70, but also heavy.
My ideal would be a sort of compact lighter weight US made dread, but I've heard the more modern D55s are lighter? ..
Hmmmm....
Ha! Yes, I've got a Yamaha LL6XA (albeit laminate, but you wouldn't know), and have owned a LS16 too.
These, and my Taylors and Larrivee are super playable, but my heart lies with Guild
Rich Cohen
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My 1995 DV-62 has a 1 11/16 nut. And it's for sale. I've decided not to sell my DV-62.
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HeyMikey
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The DV72’s are often 1-3/4. A DV52 or DV62 is most often 1-11/16.
davenumber2
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Thanks for the correction. I guess I just assumed they’d be 1 11/16”.
makes sense!Ha! Yes, I've got a Yamaha LL6XA (albeit laminate, but you wouldn't know), and have owned a LS16 too.
These, and my Taylors and Larrivee are super playable, but my heart lies with Guild
HeyMikey
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I think most Guild dreads are 1-11/16, but there can be a little variation as the necks were often hand finished. It is always wise to ask the seller to measure if it matters to you. Often the seller will just pull specs off the ol’ interweb without measuring.
I have just the opposite issue in that I need 1-3/4, so always ask in the hope of finding that unicorn made wider than the spec.
I have just the opposite issue in that I need 1-3/4, so always ask in the hope of finding that unicorn made wider than the spec.
Nice guitar! Perhaps same-ish era as my '94 GV-70? I'm in the UK, so you're a bit far away I'm guessing!
Ah I see! For me, it depends, I know that usually a 1 3/4” Martin for example, will always be too large, something to do with the hard edge feel of the neck "shoulder" in my hand, you know? But I have a Yamaha that's 44mm (ie 1.732"), that's in-between, and a smoother rounder neck.
I also have a Larrivee that is 1 11/16 but with its very very flat radius, that's as wide as I can go with them.
A Guild tends to fill the palm of my hand, with a tight radius, so 1 11/16 is good.
Sorry for the long speech!
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Yes, as has been mentioned, the Westerly, R.I. guitars varied a bit. I'm fairly sure that both my DV-72 and my D65S were spec'd at 1 11/16ths. But I've calipered them both and they're 1 3/4. Which is good for me. The D65S has a D55 neck, so I'd imagine they'd have the same variances. You have to check individual guitars to know.
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I hate to play the throw money at the situation, but the Santa Cruz D PW 1 11/16 neck is the best I've found. Making the investment could save you in the long run, or get the D 55 which will do the trick. I imagine the used market will not be viable in the UK. Atkins?
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The Tacoma-built DV-6 is a solid rosewood dreadnought, lightweight and very resonant, satin hand-rubbed gel finish. Not much bling, but really great value for the money.
LTG'er Bronzeback had one for sale earlier this year:
letstalkguild.com
You may have to wait a while to see one, but it would be worth a test drive.
LTG'er Bronzeback had one for sale earlier this year:
Sold - 2007 DV6 Tacoma -$600
https://richmond.craigslist.org/msg/d/midlothian-2007-guild-dv6-acoustic/7616671119.html My craigslist post above. If you're in Central VA, let's talk! It's a killer, but since I got my DV52 I don't need two RW dreads. Reverb and ebay feedback at 100% fyi
letstalkguild.com
You may have to wait a while to see one, but it would be worth a test drive.
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HeyMikey
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That GV-70 has to be a very rare bird in the UK. I have one of the presumably 59 made and won’t give it up. Luckily for me the neck had just enough room so that luthier Tom Jacobs was able to cut a slightly wider nut at 1-23/32 when he did the neck reset.
I'd love a DV-6! But I've literally never seen one yet here in the UK, but I live in hope!
Well yes, I'd love a D-55. I suppose, instead of the 7 medium/low priced acoustics I have spread money across, I should've got one...or yes, an Atkin D-37... Maybe when my pensions come in
Oh yes, the GV-70 is super rare here. I bought it from Denmark street in '94, and didn't really know what it was, I just thought "oh, this is nice", and I had my first well-paid job. But now I know!
It's currently having some work done, but has avoided a neck reset just about so far. Resonant, vintage, heavy, rich, and beautiful!
Good decision. I sold my DV52 and have regretted it every day since.
Rich Cohen
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I see you have a '53 X-375. How do you like it?
Love it, though more as a possession than a player, I must admit. I am much more an acoustic guy than electric. It's not for sale, but ridiculous offers are always considered!