ProjectileBeaver
Junior Member
Hi there,
I'm relatively new to the forum but have been looking for a used Guild for a while now. I've found a D35 for $400, though its a reasonable distance away so I thought it would be worthwhile getting some opinions on it. There is some damage/dings to the lacquer, not sure how severe as I haven't seen the guitar in person but apparently there is no structural damage, just cosmetic. Frets are in good condition, seller has fitted a new bone nut and pick-guard and it comes with a case if that helps. However, the seller believes a previous owner has sanded down the bridge and saddle, but that the action is currently very good after a recent setup. The bridge was also painted, maybe in an attempt to improve the appearance?
I have read around the forum that the whole shaving thing is generally not very good, but it also seems to be quite common based on experience here so is it something that I should be very worried about? I would prefer not to spend a load of money on a neck reset but if the action is as good as the seller suggests, that maybe won't be be necessary for a while. My experience with old guitars is limited so if I'm simplifying this please let me know. Any advise on whether this is worth pursuing would be greatly appreciated, as I may have the opportunity to see it this weekend.
Unfortunately there are no pictures of the bridge/saddle, but I have some of the cosmetic damage:
https://image.ibb.co/bBcdNd/D352.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/cVgYoJ/D351.jpg
I'm relatively new to the forum but have been looking for a used Guild for a while now. I've found a D35 for $400, though its a reasonable distance away so I thought it would be worthwhile getting some opinions on it. There is some damage/dings to the lacquer, not sure how severe as I haven't seen the guitar in person but apparently there is no structural damage, just cosmetic. Frets are in good condition, seller has fitted a new bone nut and pick-guard and it comes with a case if that helps. However, the seller believes a previous owner has sanded down the bridge and saddle, but that the action is currently very good after a recent setup. The bridge was also painted, maybe in an attempt to improve the appearance?
I have read around the forum that the whole shaving thing is generally not very good, but it also seems to be quite common based on experience here so is it something that I should be very worried about? I would prefer not to spend a load of money on a neck reset but if the action is as good as the seller suggests, that maybe won't be be necessary for a while. My experience with old guitars is limited so if I'm simplifying this please let me know. Any advise on whether this is worth pursuing would be greatly appreciated, as I may have the opportunity to see it this weekend.
Unfortunately there are no pictures of the bridge/saddle, but I have some of the cosmetic damage:
https://image.ibb.co/bBcdNd/D352.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/cVgYoJ/D351.jpg