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Originally Posted by ArchtopHeaven
It is very interesting how much variation in opinion there is on this topic. I typically play with round-wound 11-48 pure nickel Addario strings on all my guitars (except the flat top ones) which might open up Guild BAA still more.
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06-19-2022 03:42 PM
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It sounds really nice and looks fantastic for sure.
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark
I'll get my studio gear out and do and proper recording. I think we'll all be stunned then.
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Originally Posted by charleyrich99
As I said when I took off the 11's and put on the 12's the dynamics in sound jumped up. With 13's on this thing could be quite intense.
Worth giving it a go, even though I don't play 13's anymore.
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Wow! The sound of that guitar unplugged was terrific! Did you remove the pickup and pickguard or were they not on when you purchased it?
As this has been a long thread, I wasn't sure which year Guild BB JSAA you had. I am wondering how comparable this is to the one currently on Reverb.
Stunning 2000 Guild/Benedetto Artist Award Signature Model | Reverb
There is a video, but the guitar acoustic at the end of the video doesn't sound anything like yours.
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Originally Posted by charleyrich99
I took the pick guard and scratch plate off as I'm cleaning and polishing. I also think the guitar looks much more attractive without them. It needs a De'Armnond RC on there to look right.
I've never liked the look of these black floating armstrong style pickups.
I'll have a listen to the video you mention.
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Originally Posted by charleyrich99
The strings are also probably 11's.
If you have a pick and a set of 12's the guitar really kicks in. Anything before that and I found it a little lacking but I've only had mine for a day or two so my impression are initial.
It's a really interesting guitar but that translates to 'buyer beware'. If you want a safe bet buy something else. If you want to take a gamble, you'll certainly be stunned by how beautiful it is and it's acoustic property, if you play it the right way.
If the price is right do it. A Benedetto Guild will only go up in value. I appreciate String Swinger doesn't think the Benedetto connection will make it out perform in value but Bob was heavily involved in these, they bare his name. For 4-5k I think that's a good investment. On the other hand you don't want an investment and you don't want to have to hang on to something for that sake alone.
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Thanks. I play 13's on an OM guitar so heavier strings aren't a problem. But I do play hybrid Pick and fingers. So a lot to think about.
The one on Reverb is going for $7,500 which appears to be too much for this guitar.
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Originally Posted by charleyrich99
Of course this is all my opinion and I might have salad fingers.
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark
Archie, that’s a really beautiful guitar. And the playing was really too.
I’ve always wanted one of those. I almost bought one many years ago from our esteemed 2B.
And I played Patrick’s Artist Award. I thought that was his best guitar. No exaggeration. I told him that too. He said, yeah I think you are right.
You have some real beauties right there.
JD
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Originally Posted by ArchtopHeaven
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