Looks like the thread was closed but I wanted to say the guitar arrived safe and sound and it is a very cool piece.
Don't ever let somebody tell you old wood doesn't matter because they would be wrong.. I've had numerous F 30's over the years, some Mahogany and some Rosewood. Prior to picking this one up I had two on hand, the 60th Anniversary Koa (beautiful guitar) and a 1975 Mahogany. I'd never really bonded with the F 30's except for those two (which I still have) and both are wonderful IMHO.
This 1955 I got from John outperforms every one I've ever had. It is punchy with boatloads of volume (important for me) and has that really balanced, warm tone/sound you'd expect from a nice Mahogany guitar. It's in surprisingly nice condition given its age (I wish I could say the same).
Let me also say that if you ever have a chance to deal with John go forth with no fear. Exceptionally nice guy, responsive and fun to talk with. I traded my vintage X-175 for this one. It was really cool as well but I just don't have the love for electrics that I do for acoustics. I think we both ended up happy with the trade.
Don't ever let somebody tell you old wood doesn't matter because they would be wrong.. I've had numerous F 30's over the years, some Mahogany and some Rosewood. Prior to picking this one up I had two on hand, the 60th Anniversary Koa (beautiful guitar) and a 1975 Mahogany. I'd never really bonded with the F 30's except for those two (which I still have) and both are wonderful IMHO.
This 1955 I got from John outperforms every one I've ever had. It is punchy with boatloads of volume (important for me) and has that really balanced, warm tone/sound you'd expect from a nice Mahogany guitar. It's in surprisingly nice condition given its age (I wish I could say the same).
Let me also say that if you ever have a chance to deal with John go forth with no fear. Exceptionally nice guy, responsive and fun to talk with. I traded my vintage X-175 for this one. It was really cool as well but I just don't have the love for electrics that I do for acoustics. I think we both ended up happy with the trade.