Thanks WW.. $700 sounds like a bargain, I don't think the seller will accept that. He was asking $1200 and has dropped to $1000, doesn't seem keen to go much lower than that.
I would also like to hear general opinions on this model if possible as I will have to buy without playing it first..
HI Atma:
Be aware it has a 1-3/4" nut with a 25-5/8" scale, very unusual for Guild at that time.
With a 15" lower bout it seemed to be filling the vacant F30 slot for a while, F30"R" in the case of the A50. It's a spruce top/ rosewood flatback.
Can't remember exactly what the word they used was, but when I first joined I recall a couple of comments from old Westerly hands that it wasn't up to their expectations soundwise, like it was literally a mistake.
I do recall one member in England who loves the sound of his, though.
At the asking price it should definitely have its original case, but I think $1000 is "ambitious" even for a very very very good condition instrument.
Sounds like street price when new, maybe?
I just don't think they're desirable enough to justify that, no matter how unusual.
I'd see a Vintage Guitar Bluebook too.
If seller's amenable to a return policy it might be worth checking out at the $800, but if you're like me and don't have the time or money to futz around, I wouldn't feel like I missed out on one of those "once in a lifetime deals" at
any price.
Unless the 1-3/4 nut is a big attraction, if it's the size and the rosewood that you're looking for I'd probably keep looking for an F30R.
They got a whole lot more recognition in the market and would be easier to resell if nothing else.
Plus they didn't make fun of those at Westerly, as far as I know.
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