New G600 Aspen Day

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Got this off of Reverb. This is why I was looking for knobs.

The cabinet is a mess. I don't know why Guild didn't finish these, but this is the second Timberline I've seen in person and they've both been a mess. Everything functions on it, though the chorus and Rototron is buzzy and/or hissy.

It was supposed to come with the Guild cover (the was obviously never used)

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Size comparison next to my G300 that I sanded and treated with lemon oil. This one desperately needs the same treatment. I'm toying with the idea of doing a very thin coat of poly on it, but I don't like to make things non-original - I'd rather restore it which is what light sanding and oil will do. And new knobs.

Also, the guy who picks all the killer wood for Guild guitars must not have worked on the amp cabinets. What do you think, are knots good or bad for tone?

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This amp needs some love and I'm just the guy to give it to it. Wait... that sounded bad...

It's so dirty and worn that it just looks like pine.
 

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Before and After. Total time spent: about 1.5 hours.

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Very nice! I love the wood "look" of these amps - I have no trouble with the knot showing either!

GAD, I appreciate that I am able to live vicariously through you - you purchase and analyze the stuff I am also intrigued by! Thanks!

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Yeah, now that the wood doesn't look like an 80-year old apple crate, the knot doesn't bother me at all.
 

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I might have an 80 year-old apple crate around if you want me to send it to you for review...

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BTW I just got word from the seller that they found the original cover and foot-switch. Yay!
 

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Also, I messaged them that the Chorus and Rototron are hissy and buzzy and their reply was, "It worked fine when it left. Maybe engaging the footswitch will help."

Um... no. That's not how electronics work. :emmersed:
 
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