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Location: Phoenix AZ | Cleaning up my server space, thought I would post a few pics.
For the last 6 months I've been cleaning out the closet a bit. Out with the old, in with the new. Not that anyone would really care, but a few folks have asked what's the master plan (or am I freaking nuts). No master plan, don't know if it's the beginning or the end, just out with the was, in with the is. After all, they're only "things". The nice thing is that I actually haven't spent any money, all were purchased with selling off others. I've posted a few of this pics before, but thought I would capture my "year to date" turn over ...
First up was a new Collings CJ. I've been a huge CJ fan and the opportunity to grab this one was too good to pass up. Had to sell of my trusty CJ Sunburst, but this one is a CJ Adirondack and Madagascar with all the trimmings. Beautiful flourish inlays and more tortoise that the Galapagos Islands. I've owned a few and played plenty of CJ's and can tell you this one is in the top tier.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I've posted these before. I'm a sucker for 12 fret wideneck slothead, especially with Cedar top. FD14? Takamine worked on this design for about 2 years and finally got it RIGHT. This is the TF740FS and it's an absolute dream. 1-7/8 nice wide neck, slotted headstock, 12 fret, deep body, Cooltube pre-amp. Gloss finish everywhere with beautiful tortie trim all around. Nothing fancy, very understated, but it sounds and plays like a dream. You would be surprised by the low price for this one.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Every has got to have a go-to 12-String and this is mine. Guild F412 made right in New Hartford CT. Guild has always been known for great 12-strings and this is the cream of the crop. I sold off every Ovation and Adamas 12-string in favor of this one. Not saying it's better than a round back ... just saying ... If you every get a chance to see how these are built you'll be super impressed. It plays like a dream and has a voice that'll kill you. Spruce top with Maple B/S and all the fine appointments you'd expect.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Why is that opportunities like this fall in your lap when you don't expect it, don't need it and can't afford it? I had been on the scout for a small body Collings for some time and had burned up many pages of note pad with various drawings and pricings of different configurations. Then THIS shows up and it's just EVERYTHING I ever dreamed of in one package. 00 size with Adirondack top in autumn burst with an incredible flamed koa back and sides. 12 fret wide neck of course, and slotted headstock with torch inlay. 42 level abalone trim that is out of this world. Sorry to boast, but I can't imagine a prettier guitar. And without question it freaking plays and sings like an angel. Stupidly expensive, of course but I just fell in love with it and could NOT say no.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Anyone who attended the Guild Factory Tour in New Hartford CT came away with the same remark, THAT ONE was damn nice. What they were talking about was a very limited edition (only 10 in the US) Orchestra sized model F30 GSR. Just a wonderful guitar from tip to tail. Bearclaw spruce top, nice straight grained rosewood B/S, wonderful trimmings of grained ivoroid and a top notch fit and finish. I HAD to have one of these, only problem was how am I going to score 1 of only 10. I started working on it the day I got home and thanks to the help of a few friends was able to get #1 on the waiting list of a dealer in Brooklyn. He called me when it came in and said "You're lucky I already sold this to you, otherwise it would NOT be for sale". It's been #1 fiddle since I got it. SERIOUSLY nice guitar and I am SO happy to see the folks in New Hartford able to crank out something like this. Not nearly as expensive as you would think of you played it.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Dave,
Absolutely beautiful guitars! One of these days...
For me, that parlor is the 'charmer' in da herd.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | braggart
can't wait to drop by and drool on a few! |
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Location: Newington, CT | WOW! Beautiful guitars! Thanks for the nice treat to the eyes! I'll bet they're every bit the same treat to the ears that you say! Very beautiful pictures! |
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Location: closely held secret | WOW, Dave... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Very very nice Dave! Just when I thought I had some nice guitars.... |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Noth of you have real sweet ones |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
"Just when I thought I had some nice guitars.... ... I just sell 'em to get some nice guitars." |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Aw, those are really NICE, Dave. Wow! |
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Location: SoCal | That little OO Collings slothead just gave me a major woodie...... |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Very very nice Dave! Just when I thought I had some nice guitars.... If they were yours a lot of members would be lining up.
Dave, All very nice guitars but the small body Collings is a sweet looking guitar. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Boy, when you say turnover, you aren't kidding. Beautiful guitars. All of them. Do the Guilds have electronics? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
Do the Guilds have electronics? No. I just bought a K&K Pure Western that's going to go in the F30GSR. |
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Location: Tennessee | Il bet they all sme great, too. That CJ looks extra special. How does the F30 compare vis-a-vis the EF75? |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I didn't get to compare them side by side but the F30GSR just wowed the shit out of me.
If I had to make an uneducated guess I would say the EF75 was darker but the F30 was sweeter.
I really really REALLY wanted one of the F30's but the Borges put such a large hole in the guitar fund there was just no way to buy it even if I had justified it.
Most of the gits are goin in the cases tomorrow for a short spell while I move all the equipment to the new studio area. Gonna probably be a week or so before I can mount the wood strips for the hangers to go on.
I did move the cajon and some of Serge's special reserve down already. Priorities are in their correct order, sir! |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Spectacular Dave.........just spectacular.....
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Location: Seoul, Korea | Dave, when you go on a binge, you do go on a binge! It is the green monster speaking. Perhaps my SWMBO will lighten up her purse after seeing this post. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by stonebobbo:
How does the F30 compare vis-a-vis the EF75? Good question. I've got a few OM's in the house right now would be interesting to do some comparisons. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | sweet |
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Location: Indiana | I'm with bobbo... I can smell em from here.
Very nice Dave. |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
That little OO Collings slothead just gave me a major woodie...... Paul, that comment is seriously disturbing on so many levels... |
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Guild Collings Takamine Update
