markb
Junior Member
Just curious. A beauty being sold locally. Opinions?
What's the skinny on the early 80's M-80's?
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Never played one, but rumor has it they are VERY heavy!
walrus
walrus
That's what I've always heard, too. But, a solid body guitar with HB-1 pickups is a thing of awesome sonic beauty.
I actually just picked up an '81 and it is heavy, but super cool! Brass nut, 24 feet access, and it seems to have an ebony fingerboard but I could be wrong. It also has a neat phase/coil switch that engages the single coils of the humbuckers. I'm a huge Bluesbird fan and play them almost exclusively live. The M80 has similar strong pickup output and awesome sustain. As long as I'm not doing four hour shows, I can hack the weight and look forward to playing it out. Another under appreciated Guild model! I say grab it while you can!
Right on Smitch, great evaluation.
Mine is heavy but not very heavy, with a medium-thin neck like on my S90 and S100.
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markb
Junior Member
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msg/5387746847.html
This turned my head away from the aforementioned M-80....oh my. Counting my pennies. Thoughts?
This turned my head away from the aforementioned M-80....oh my. Counting my pennies. Thoughts?
DThomasC
Senior Member
Get both.
Horuss
Member
Looks pretty damn clean, but still I'd say asking price is slightly on the high side. If you're really into it, I'd do some bartering with the guy. I bet you could get the price down somewhat.
markb
Junior Member
yeah I do not "need" another guitar. If it could be had for $950-$1100 I might consider.
I am the original owner of an M80, I believe it was 1981 when I got it and am thinking of parting with it if I had serious offers.
The main reason is the weight, I have played many gigs over the years and I am getting too old to lug that weight all night and end up with a stiff neck and shoulders.
It is a great guitar and I love it but am thinking of getting something easier to play all night.
Will post pics later. It is nearly perfect, it does have two very small dings in the laquer and belt buckle marks but otherwise all original and very nice.
The main reason is the weight, I have played many gigs over the years and I am getting too old to lug that weight all night and end up with a stiff neck and shoulders.
It is a great guitar and I love it but am thinking of getting something easier to play all night.
Will post pics later. It is nearly perfect, it does have two very small dings in the laquer and belt buckle marks but otherwise all original and very nice.
