I'm a sucker for old things with "character".
I'm pleased to say that my luthier just brought this one back to life. As you can see, it has a few "extras" making it all the more special. :^)
The two cracks are old and already repaired. We decided those glued buttons are old trumpet valve buttons - and they're not coming off in this lifetime. The engraved brass plate is purely decorative and does not cover a truss rod.
That's Brazilian rosewood on the fretboard. The whole thing is prettier in person, even with the peculiarities.
I knew that Guild had a good thing in this era, but now with new strings and a set-up, the tone and playability are nothing less than astonishing (would to hear it played next to a Martin bari), especially given what I paid for this thing. It is mellow and resonant, with huge dynamics (or however you say that - able to be played soft or loud) and sustain.
However, it's essentially my first foray into baritone, and... I'm somewhat puzzled. I studied a bit of classical guitar way back in college, and the tuning of this thing makes me expect the bottom two strings of the guitar - intially feels that something is "missing", despite the spectacular tone.
I'm not even a linear player yet, so admittedly it's a jump for me. (I know there are strings for re-entrant baritone, but I'd like to hold off on that for now.)
I'm wondering if others can give me ideas for approaching the bari, best learner books, tablature, etc...
https://applink.reverb.com/item/10417465-vintage-1965-guild-baritone-ukulele-made-in-the-usa
I'm pleased to say that my luthier just brought this one back to life. As you can see, it has a few "extras" making it all the more special. :^)
The two cracks are old and already repaired. We decided those glued buttons are old trumpet valve buttons - and they're not coming off in this lifetime. The engraved brass plate is purely decorative and does not cover a truss rod.
That's Brazilian rosewood on the fretboard. The whole thing is prettier in person, even with the peculiarities.
I knew that Guild had a good thing in this era, but now with new strings and a set-up, the tone and playability are nothing less than astonishing (would to hear it played next to a Martin bari), especially given what I paid for this thing. It is mellow and resonant, with huge dynamics (or however you say that - able to be played soft or loud) and sustain.
However, it's essentially my first foray into baritone, and... I'm somewhat puzzled. I studied a bit of classical guitar way back in college, and the tuning of this thing makes me expect the bottom two strings of the guitar - intially feels that something is "missing", despite the spectacular tone.
I'm not even a linear player yet, so admittedly it's a jump for me. (I know there are strings for re-entrant baritone, but I'd like to hold off on that for now.)
I'm wondering if others can give me ideas for approaching the bari, best learner books, tablature, etc...
https://applink.reverb.com/item/10417465-vintage-1965-guild-baritone-ukulele-made-in-the-usa
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