Central Florida Folkie
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Having only ever owned dreads and the occasional jumbo, I wasn’t sure what to expect beyond what I’d read from others and could listen to on YT about the F-112. I wondered if the smaller body size would diminish the awesome “oomph” of the majestic 12-string.
Nope - not even close. Holy Smokes.
Man, does this thing have projection and power for such a little guy, along with a shimmer and sustain that rings out for days if you let it. When I fingerpick “For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her” and hear the complexity of the tones that come ringing out of this thing, I’m just in awe. Not to mention, the size of the instrument makes it super comfortable to play.
Dare I even say it out loud……? It makes me want a F-30 to go along with it.
DANG IT!! Now I said it….curse you, seductive siren that you are, Guild GAS!!!!!!
Honestly, any extra cash that might be lying around is probably better spent getting it and my D25M properly set up (and I’m hoping I can get Tom Jacobs to do that for me when the time comes), but maybe an early 70’s or late 60’s F-30 will manifest itself one day and I’ll have a dream set of acoustics for my singer/songwriter wheelhouse.
I had the same experience of gratitude and admiration with my DV62 for the close to ten years I had it, though. There’s just something about opening that old case and seeing a vintage Guild in there, and then picking it up, feeling that neck in the hand and then soaking in what comes out of it. Never, ever had that visceral, emotional experience with any other guitar in the four decades I’ve been playing. Guilds do it, though, and I don’t know or care why. I’m just grateful to have them.
For now….back to enjoying this amazing little Westerly creation from 1972.
Nope - not even close. Holy Smokes.
Man, does this thing have projection and power for such a little guy, along with a shimmer and sustain that rings out for days if you let it. When I fingerpick “For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her” and hear the complexity of the tones that come ringing out of this thing, I’m just in awe. Not to mention, the size of the instrument makes it super comfortable to play.
Dare I even say it out loud……? It makes me want a F-30 to go along with it.
DANG IT!! Now I said it….curse you, seductive siren that you are, Guild GAS!!!!!!
Honestly, any extra cash that might be lying around is probably better spent getting it and my D25M properly set up (and I’m hoping I can get Tom Jacobs to do that for me when the time comes), but maybe an early 70’s or late 60’s F-30 will manifest itself one day and I’ll have a dream set of acoustics for my singer/songwriter wheelhouse.
I had the same experience of gratitude and admiration with my DV62 for the close to ten years I had it, though. There’s just something about opening that old case and seeing a vintage Guild in there, and then picking it up, feeling that neck in the hand and then soaking in what comes out of it. Never, ever had that visceral, emotional experience with any other guitar in the four decades I’ve been playing. Guilds do it, though, and I don’t know or care why. I’m just grateful to have them.
For now….back to enjoying this amazing little Westerly creation from 1972.
