1970's Guild D55
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Dr Izza Plumber
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Ridgemont said:
That I cannot ascertain, though it's prolly true.
GardMan
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I've got a copy of Beesley's book. It is good for what it is, basically just a spartan list of common specs (woods, binding, headstock style, etc) up to ~94-95. Some of the changes in model specs are given, but not all. B&W catalog images for many models. It does say that the D-55 was discontinued in '86, and re-introduced in 1990 with scalloped bracing. I know my '92 does have scalloped bracing...
Ian
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as did my 00....
hojo199
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I always assumed my 1980 D50 has scalloped bracing. It sure SOUNDS like it does :lol:
GardMan
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I don't think an 80 D-50 would have scalloped bracing from the factory. Scalloping wasn't introduced until later.hojo199 said:
The Mid-80s (83-84) D-52s were essentially D-50s with scalloped bracing.
It's also important to note that owners/players have been known to modify the braces after the fact... for example, my '76 D-50 has had its braces shaved.
adorshki
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D25's never got scalloped bracing...or was that deadpan delivery humor ?creeksideguy said:
6L6
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Welcome to the Forum!
As for scalloped braces, my 2006 D-55 sure has them.
I bought her new and she has many, many gigs under her belt in the past 6yrs. Never let me down once and the tone/playability/sustain are just fantastic!
BTW, I equipped my D-55 with a Fishman Matrix pickup when I bought it and that system has never let me down either.
Pics:
2006 Guild D-55
If you're wondering, "Yes" I did replace the original pickguard with a black one. Just my color preference!
I must thank Fender Customer Relations for the pickguard. I called them and asked where I could find one and they just said, "Watch your mailbox." It showed up shortly thereafter, free of charge.
I had Gary Brawer in San Francisco install it for me. Took him about 10 minutes.
Bill
'72 G-37
'74 D-40 (my Fav)
'76 F-50SB
'06 D-55
'06 F-412
As for scalloped braces, my 2006 D-55 sure has them.
I bought her new and she has many, many gigs under her belt in the past 6yrs. Never let me down once and the tone/playability/sustain are just fantastic!
BTW, I equipped my D-55 with a Fishman Matrix pickup when I bought it and that system has never let me down either.
Pics:
2006 Guild D-55
If you're wondering, "Yes" I did replace the original pickguard with a black one. Just my color preference!
I must thank Fender Customer Relations for the pickguard. I called them and asked where I could find one and they just said, "Watch your mailbox." It showed up shortly thereafter, free of charge.
I had Gary Brawer in San Francisco install it for me. Took him about 10 minutes.
Bill
'72 G-37
'74 D-40 (my Fav)
'76 F-50SB
'06 D-55
'06 F-412
adorshki
Reverential Member
I like it. Just for the sake of perspective, when was that?6L6 said:
6L6
Senior Member
I bought the guitar new in March 2006. I immediately contacted Fender about getting the black pickguard.
Bill
bluesypicky
Enlightened Member
Great move from Fender... yet another show of them doing the right / smart thing.
It doesn't surpise me a bit after having had the opportunity to meet with them last October. The thing I noticed right away, is how these guys (in addition to being very motivated and enthusiastic about their Guild endeavor) are in touch with reality. And that's rather rare nowdays with people "in charge".
So, good on them, and on ya Bill! :wink:
It doesn't surpise me a bit after having had the opportunity to meet with them last October. The thing I noticed right away, is how these guys (in addition to being very motivated and enthusiastic about their Guild endeavor) are in touch with reality. And that's rather rare nowdays with people "in charge".
So, good on them, and on ya Bill! :wink:
adorshki
Reverential Member
NO snarkiness intended, I wonder if they're still capable of those kinds of "gestures". It really does say something about where their "Customer Relations" heart truly lies.6L6 said:
I was also impressed with how they handled an inquiry I made in March of '03, but that was so long ago, and that's why I was curious about the time frame of your experience. Thanks.
adorshki said:
Dealing with my D-40, I had recent experience with the Fender customer relations folks out in Arizona. I thought they were great. Answered all of my questions, even when it involved transferring me over to a repair guru for more technical info. My follow-up actions based on their information have so far gone very smoothly.
Dave
The Guilds of Grot
Enlightened Member
'78 D-55NT here!
adorshki
Reverential Member
I see a first post, welcome aboard!
John, I don't know if you realized it but the last post in this thread was about 4-1/2 years ago, "not that there's anything wrong with that", :biggrin-new:
It's easy to lose track of the post dates if you're just going through old threads and we chuckle about it sometimes.
Moderator Frono even calls 'em "necrothreads".
In this case though it was kind of interesting to be reminded of what Fender's Customer Service stance was at the time, might prove to be something Cordoba Music Group would want to know in building owner loyalty under the new ownership.
So, where ya from?
Lots of folks enjoy seeing introductory threads, maybe the story about how you came by your D55? Pics?
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Hey johnga, welcome. Maybe start a new post and introduce yourself formally. Maybe some photos of that beautiful burst D55?? That would me awesome!! :encouragement: