stormin1155
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I've been gassing for a Guild 12-string for a long time. I just sold a little Gibson LG-0, so now I have some money burning a hole in my pocket. Ran across this G-312 on ebay for what seems like a good price, but I'm not familiar with that model, and can't find a whole lot of information on the web. So do any of you have experience with this model you can share?
Here's the link to the ebay listing... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gu...914570?hash=item23c13de5ca:g:I8UAAOSwU~Bc4h0v
Specifically, what is the neck width/profile? I don't like real skinny necks or huge baseball bat ones. 1-7/8" would be ideal with a shallow-moderate C profile. I have a Yamaha FG-512, nut width 1-7/8", depth at first fret 31/32" (.968) with a soft D profile, and it feels big and bulky. I have an electric 12-string with a 1-7/8" nut and first fret depth of 25/32" (.781) with a C profile that feels perfect.
According to the listing, it is in need of a neck reset. Not a problem... I'm a tech/luthier. But does the 312 have a full dovetail joint, or is it a mortise/tenon like the 212? I just reset a 212 a couple of weeks ago, and a mortise/tenon is a breeze to reset compared to a full dovetail.
Would love it if you would share any information, experience, or opinions on this model you may have. Thanks!
Here's the link to the ebay listing... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Gu...914570?hash=item23c13de5ca:g:I8UAAOSwU~Bc4h0v
Specifically, what is the neck width/profile? I don't like real skinny necks or huge baseball bat ones. 1-7/8" would be ideal with a shallow-moderate C profile. I have a Yamaha FG-512, nut width 1-7/8", depth at first fret 31/32" (.968) with a soft D profile, and it feels big and bulky. I have an electric 12-string with a 1-7/8" nut and first fret depth of 25/32" (.781) with a C profile that feels perfect.
According to the listing, it is in need of a neck reset. Not a problem... I'm a tech/luthier. But does the 312 have a full dovetail joint, or is it a mortise/tenon like the 212? I just reset a 212 a couple of weeks ago, and a mortise/tenon is a breeze to reset compared to a full dovetail.
Would love it if you would share any information, experience, or opinions on this model you may have. Thanks!
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