Bequeathed/Gifted 1989 Guild F-50 Blonde

[muttznmongrelz]

I lost a dear friend far too young (66) a week ago after he went through an 11 month battle with Stage IV Cancer in his spleen, lungs, liver, kidneys and brain.

His wife told me he had asked her to let me pick whatever I wanted from his gear. Felt guilty about it but she assured he wanted me to have something. I went down to help her inventory and value his gear today as she asked me to help liquidate it for her so...this is what I selected...

1989 Guild F-50 Blonde:

The Guild F-50 Navarre was made from 1953 until 1990 and then reintroduced in 2003 following the Fender aquistiion of Guild. WIth figured maple sides and back the F-50 was the top of Guild's acoustic flat-top range.

With a 17″ wide lower bout, the F-50 produces an extraordinary amount of volume with the bell-like clarity characteristic of its North American figured maple body. The trademark Guild arched back design combined with elegant cosmetic appointments results in an instrument that is both sonically and visually stunning. The high level of craftsmanship, premium specifications and unique construction truly set this guitar apart from all others.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

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Sorry to hear,man.

Play his faves on it,& may it inspire you,as well...

All The Best to the family,also.

Mojo Sent.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Thank you for the positive words.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Clearly hadn't been played for some time. Took a while to get it tuned but...WOW...does it sound nice...very clear and full sound like a Jumbo should. Beautiful 27 y/o acoustic with some finish checking and one very comfortable playing guitar.

 

[YeRedHouseOverYonder]

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Sorry for the lost. It's a gorgeous guitar for sure. Honor his memory through it.


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[muttznmongrelz]

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Thank you. I'm helping his widow liquidate his gear as she is going to sell the house, etc. , in the next year but is just trying to get through 30 years of marriage and memories that remain in a physical form. She's keeping one of his guitars that he built from scratch and put a lot of time and love into and passing another 1930's Gibson L3 Acoustic onto his estranged son if he wants it, but, truly has no use for the rest of the guitars, amps and recording gear.

I couldn't help looking at the gear in the corner of the living room where I placed it all after I had taken pics for the sales listings I was placing for her and thinking of my friend Steve - how our worldly possessions are such remnants and reflections of who we are/were and where our passions lie. The Guild will certainly remind me of him whenever I look at it or play it.

 

[KeeperOS]

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My condolences to you for your friend and to his family for the loss of a loved one.

It is truly a blessing to be able to hold on to something physical that allows us to remember that the one we lost isn't truly gone.

I know that all too well.

Enjoy her in good health and happy memories.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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My condolences to you for your friend and to his family for the loss of a loved one.

It is truly a blessing to be able to hold on to something physical that allows us to remember that the one we lost isn't truly gone.

I know that all too well.

Enjoy her in good health and happy memories.

Thank you for the kind words. My girlfriend just text me and told me they've diagnosed her Mom with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It simply seems cancer is everywhere. Another friend lost her mother to Lymphoma just last year.

 

[YeRedHouseOverYonder]

Bequeathed/Gifted 1989 Guild F-50 Blonde

That's no lie. My uncle had stage 3 Colon Cancer and thankfully has been clear for 5+ year. My GF's grandpa recently passed away (1-2 months ago) due to Prostate Cancer. Prayers sent man. Stay strong, she'll need it.


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[KeeperOS]

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Cancer is indeed everywhere, and perhaps the worst part of it is how it tears a person's life apart, how it completely destroys their personality, their very mind and with them, everyone that loves them. Indeed it claims more than its' share of victims...

My hopes and positive energies to everyone that has to deal with that monster.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Thanks. Various cancers and all far too common a problem it seems. It definitely takes its toll on the victims loved ones. Everyone has to find a way to make peace with the inevitable in one way or another I suppose.

 

[Gearjoneser]

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That is one sweet Guild.

Too bad the circumstances weren't different, but it speaks well of you that your friend entrusted you to help his wife with the big task of liquidating his favorite belongings.

 

[kramersteen]

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Yeah what a honor.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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I'm not so sure it's an honor and I have mixed feelings about it. It's an eye opening experience for me and has made me think about who will be going through my belongings/life when I'm gone, what items I have amassed that I value and love from a tangible point that will have zero meaning to anyone else, but, that said, when you're facing your last days does anything hold value other than the time you have with the ones you love. What was an honor was having the opportunity to go through my friends music files and download his recordings (some of which were songs upon which he was still working to some degree) for his wife so that she could put together a playlist of his music for the service and memorial next week.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Some pics of the "Big Blonde"...

 

[treyhaislip]

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Sorry about the lost man, I would say it is an honor–your friend wanted make sure you had one of his guitars after he left this world. Somber reality–we can't take it with us.

Enjoy the guitar man, I sure love my Guild Jumbo.

 

[Wattage]

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Sorry about your friend, the guitar is wonderful though

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Thanks Gentlemen. Appreciate the kind words. Very true about what we leave behind. My friends passing has been a "learning experience" for me no doubt. Certainly spurred a few conversations about what matters and what doesn't and made me think about planning a bit for my demise so it's easier on my loved ones during and after. Service/Celebration of Life this weekend so I've been reflecting back on our friendship and will be sorting out a few memories and words to share.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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