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Post subject: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:07 pm
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The 'she' in question is my newly acquired guitar:

1978/79 Guild S-70. Blonde-ish/white-ish faded paint, black PG, S/S/S config, previous owner put Dimarzios (it looks and sounds like) All mahogany body and neck and original Grover tuners (minus the one that's missing and was replaced with an inferior tuner)

So here's where it gets good. Right after I acquired it, I started talking with my uncle, who sort of knows a lot about gear. I gave him as much detail as possible and he said there were only 300 if this variation with these options made. Whether or not that's true, I don't know, but he does know his stuff.

Also, I got really lucky. Only needed 3 things done to make it fully playable. One of the toggle switches is busted, one of the tuners is crap, and the switch tip was missing. (was, replaced it already) I'm not exactly sure what these switches do either, but one of them seemed to be a treble boost. (the working one)

Is this a USA made guitar?

And I'm conflicted as to whether I should try and hunt down a proper tuner to replace it, or just get modern Grovers. Thoughts?

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Here she is. She's a little thrashed, but I love her.

She really does play like a champ. I'm honestly impressed with it as it sits.

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:13 pm
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Lots of mojo on a rare guitar. Congrats!

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:14 pm
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Lots of mojo on a rare guitar. Congrats!


Define rare, though. I need to know, is it really as rare as my uncle says?

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:30 pm
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Buxom wrote:
1neeto wrote:
Lots of mojo on a rare guitar. Congrats!


Define rare, though. I need to know, is it really as rare as my uncle says?

I really wish I had a clue, but I've never seen/heard of anything like it.

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:35 pm
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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:46 pm
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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:14 pm
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Teh googlez. :D

http://www.fenderforum.com/forum.html?d ... ber=512538

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I'm pretty familiar with these guitars and I might be able to answer questions if you tell me what you would like to know.

They were made between 1979 and 1981.
Since they were introduced just before the introduction of the 'new' serial number system, in which every model had it's designated serial number prefix, it is not possible to give the exact amount of S-70s that were manufactured during that period. However, between the introduction of that system during 1979 and the discontinuation of the model in 1981, a little less than 250 S-70s were made.
The standard colors for the model were Sunburst, Cherry, Black and Walnut for the mahogany versions.
The ash versions were finished in Sunburst or Blonde.
Custom finishes have always been an option on Guild guitars but the catalogs do not mention what the custom options would be.

If you have any further questions, just get back here!

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Hans Moust


So yes she's a rare one!

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:18 pm
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So wait, 250 total?

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
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So wait, 250 total?


Looks like 250 at most!

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:26 pm
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Ahhhh, awesome!

I'm keeping it. I love the look and feel, and the sound especially. It's just so right for me.

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:36 pm
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Another thing is that apparently those are factory-installed DiMarzio pickups.

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:39 pm
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Ahhh, the guy who sold it to me said something about the guy that he got it from saying something about putting Dims in.

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
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theres one on ebay for 1100 us.


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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:49 pm
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Jesus $@!&. In this condition?

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Post subject: Re: She looks like a dog, but she plays beautifully.
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:58 pm
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no its like new but still yours must be at the least half that . guild was more known for there acoustics than electrics. the factory was about 25 mies from where im at. but they have down scaled alot.. they were always priced on the higher end..


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