Took a chance - '79 F212XL

[EddieZ]

I took a chance on this one...
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It arrived yesterday and followed Dr. Spivey's advice
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Opened case today, success! No cracks, a few dings... Re-strung it, nice sound. It is now at the luthier's getting the bridge and nut re-glued. He said it looked in good shape, neck was straight, internal bracing was fine, not much saddle left but enough and at some point down the road will need a neck reset. Now to just wait to get her back. I'll post pics then.

Regards,
EddieZ
Austin, Tx

 

[bluesypicky]

It arrived yesterday Opened case today, success! No cracks, a few dings... Re-strung it, nice sound. It is now at the luthier's getting the bridge and nut re-glued. He said it looked in good shape, neck was straight, internal bracing was fine, not much saddle left but enough and at some point down the road will need a neck reset. Now to just wait to get her back. I'll post pics then.
EddieZ
Austin, Tx

Congrats!!! No 12er sounds like a Guild....
Now just curious..... Why did you restring her before taking her to the luthier? Maybe you didn't cut the strings so he can re-install them?
Awaiting the pics..... :wink:

 

[EddieZ]

The strings that came on it were ancient. The luthier wanted it tuned to pitch so he could check it out for other problems.

 

[bluesypicky]

Gottcha!

 

[evenkeel]

Congrats on the new 12'er. Looking forward to the pics :!:

 

[killdeer43]

I took a chance on this one...
EddieZ
Austin, Tx

Eddie,
Was that the one in Birch Bay, WA?
Just curious. :wink:

Congrats on your score,
Joe

 

[EddieZ]

Joe,

Yes it was. Had it shipped 2 day UPS.

Eddie

 

[killdeer43]

Joe,
Yes it was. Had it shipped 2 day UPS.
Eddie

Great! Hope it works out for you.
Selfishly, I had hoped to check it out on your behalf and maybe caress it a bit, but that's OK. Probably would have suffered a little GAS attack! :lol:

I was in Birch Bay on Saturday and wondering,
Joe

 

[taabru45]

Birch Bay....I could have picked it up after a short paddle from the White Rock Beach...that's the bay that separates our 2 countries.... :lol: Steffan

 

[killdeer43]

Birch Bay....I could have picked it up after a short paddle from the White Rock Beach...that's the bay that separates our 2 countries.... :lol: Steffan

I hate to get all geographical on you, Steff, but there's one more bay in between. You'll have to cross Semiahmoo Bay, first. :wink:

Joe

 

[taabru45]

2 paddles?...When did they put "that" bay in the way. :lol: :lol: Steffan

 

[JerryR]

2 paddles?...When did they put "that" bay in the way. :lol: :lol: Steffan

To try and stop you illegally entering the 'the land of the free and the home of the brave' Steffan :mrgreen:

 

[taabru45]

That won't work Jerry....didn't stop you from Arlington, and they tried....with an Ocean.... :lol: :lol: Steffan GUILD POWER REIGNS!

 

[JerryR]

That won't work Jerry....didn't stop you from Arlington, and they tried....with an Ocean.... :lol: :lol: Steffan GUILD POWER REIGNS!

Be very afraid - I'm visiting Canada :twisted:

 

[taabru45]

When and where...so I can be prepared....Have motorhome, and guilds, will travel....maybe... :lol: Steffan

P.S. Ever been whit water river rafting, Jerry?...You'll never forget it....

 

[killdeer43]

When and where...so I can be prepared....Have motorhome, and guilds, will travel....maybe... :lol: Steffan

Don't worry.
If he hits the east coast, he still has a looooong way to go! :lol:

Joe

 

[JerryR]

....Have motorhome, will travel....maybe... :lol: Steffan

So you think you can escape that way -heh heh heh :twisted:

 

[JerryR]

When and where...so I can be prepared....Have motorhome, and guilds, will travel....maybe... :lol: Steffan

Don't worry.
If he hits the east coast, he still has a looooong way to go! :lol:

Joe

No - the South West (East would be too near Graham) - we have airplanes you know :mrgreen:

 

[taabru45]

South West??? You mean California??? thats not in Canada, but I hear it might be coming up for sale...you never know...If you're talkin' Vancouver area, then we're talkin' and there are a few Guild misfits in Washing state too. We might be talking LTG west coast here...... Let us know Jerry...Steffan

 

[JerryR]

Sadly my wife will be with me so I won't be allowed to enjoy myself, and definitely won't be allowed to bring a guitar with me I meant SW Canada - Vancouver to Calgary and places in between, July 8 to 18 :mrgreen: Have to tear myself away from LTG now and change some strings on a guitar