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Another story of the danger of CraigsList...
I just bought my first Guild; a D35 in that will be a bit of a "project". The bad:
> Needs a bridge, existing one is cracked
> Needs a saddle, existing is shaved low
> *might* need a neck reset, I am guessing yes, but time will tell.
> Some wear around the sound hole but the top looks otherwise good
> OHSC beat too hell, but serviceable for storage
> Chip on lower bottom, doesn't affect the structure (see pictures)
> Bought remote based on pictures didn't personally inspect...
The good:
> $300, so there's room for repair budget.
> I have a luthier friend who will do the repairs for/with me, so it won't be an outrageous money pit
I could use ideas on where to get a replacement bridge, best type of saddle and nut replacements, thoughts on how to patch the back damage with least sonic impact are welcome.
No warnings of the long road ahead required. If it doesn't work out to make repairs, I will find it a home and eat the loss(es).
I'll keep you updated as the story progresses...:very_drunk:
[/url]10521205_711364292250489_820774985990344745_o by 1686, on Flickr[/IMG]
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10658797_711364398917145_4036629851842020989_o by 1686, on Flickr
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The rest of the Album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/88029752@N00/sets/72157647238536392/
I just bought my first Guild; a D35 in that will be a bit of a "project". The bad:
> Needs a bridge, existing one is cracked
> Needs a saddle, existing is shaved low
> *might* need a neck reset, I am guessing yes, but time will tell.
> Some wear around the sound hole but the top looks otherwise good
> OHSC beat too hell, but serviceable for storage
> Chip on lower bottom, doesn't affect the structure (see pictures)
> Bought remote based on pictures didn't personally inspect...
The good:
> $300, so there's room for repair budget.
> I have a luthier friend who will do the repairs for/with me, so it won't be an outrageous money pit
I could use ideas on where to get a replacement bridge, best type of saddle and nut replacements, thoughts on how to patch the back damage with least sonic impact are welcome.
No warnings of the long road ahead required. If it doesn't work out to make repairs, I will find it a home and eat the loss(es).
I'll keep you updated as the story progresses...:very_drunk:
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10658797_711364398917145_4036629851842020989_o by 1686, on Flickr
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The rest of the Album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/88029752@N00/sets/72157647238536392/