Have they stopped making the....

bender72 · August 5th, 2004, 11:30 AM

Guild Bluesbird? I've looked at the Guild website and they do not list them anymore. I've always had my eye on one, but probably can't get one unless it is used or maybe a holdover in a music store?

Jakedog · August 5th, 2004, 12:14 PM

The Bluesbird is not currently in production. They are fabulous guitars though, I have a '98 P-90 bird, and it is quickly becoming my number one piece. They are fairly easy to find used, and usually are in very good condition. I check e-bay regularly, but so far haven't come across another one with P-90's.

Jake

Teletwang · August 5th, 2004, 02:22 PM

Yea,it's true, seems FMIC is more into getting Gretsch
going than properly dealing with Guild.
Have you noticed the import series?.....cryin' shame!!

bender72 · August 5th, 2004, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Teletwang

Yea,it's true, seems FMIC is more into getting Gretsch
going than properly dealing with Guild.
Have you noticed the import series?.....cryin' shame!!

Ya, that's too bad. I guess I'll have to look for one a little harder being that they are not in production anymore. I'm a little shaky at buying something off of Evil Bay, because you never know what your going to get, plus its nice to have something in your hands to see how well it feels and plays before you buy it. 8)

Jakedog · August 6th, 2004, 08:44 AM

One thing you should be aware of, if you buy sight unseen, is that these guitars have BEEFY necks. I like big necks, the bigger the better, but not everyone feels that way, so I thought I would let you know.

Jake

bender72 · August 9th, 2004, 09:26 AM

Have any of you compared the Bluesbird to a Les Paul? What are some of the pro's and cons of each? I've heard that the Bluesbird has more of a brighter tone to it. I would love to have ether, but it seems every tom, dick, and harry has a LP. 8)

TheGoodTexan · August 9th, 2004, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bender72

Have any of you compared the Bluesbird to a Les Paul? What are some of the pro's and cons of each? I've heard that the Bluesbird has more of a brighter tone to it. I would love to have ether, but it seems every tom, dick, and harry has a LP. 8)

Tom Petty? ....no
Dick Dale? ....no
Harry Connick Jr? ....no

So not every tom, dick, and harry...

August 5th, 2004, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
bender72 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ND, USA Posts: 547 1 Photos	Have they stopped making the.... Guild Bluesbird? I've looked at the Guild website and they do not list them anymore. I've always had my eye on one, but probably can't get one unless it is used or maybe a holdover in a music store? __________________ "Don't sweat the pety things, pet the sweaty things."

August 5th, 2004, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jakedog Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland,OH But my heart's still in TE Posts: 2,982	The Bluesbird is not currently in production. They are fabulous guitars though, I have a '98 P-90 bird, and it is quickly becoming my number one piece. They are fairly easy to find used, and usually are in very good condition. I check e-bay regularly, but so far haven't come across another one with P-90's. Jake __________________ "Them that don't know him won't like him, and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him..."

August 6th, 2004, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jakedog Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland,OH But my heart's still in TE Posts: 2,982	One thing you should be aware of, if you buy sight unseen, is that these guitars have BEEFY necks. I like big necks, the bigger the better, but not everyone feels that way, so I thought I would let you know. Jake __________________ "Them that don't know him won't like him, and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him..."

August 9th, 2004, 09:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
bender72 Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ND, USA Posts: 547 1 Photos	Have any of you compared the Bluesbird to a Les Paul? What are some of the pro's and cons of each? I've heard that the Bluesbird has more of a brighter tone to it. I would love to have ether, but it seems every tom, dick, and harry has a LP. 8) __________________ "Don't sweat the pety things, pet the sweaty things."

August 5th, 2004, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Teletwang Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Connecticut Age: 41 Posts: 1,275 1 Photos	Yea,it's true, seems FMIC is more into getting Gretsch going than properly dealing with Guild. Have you noticed the import series?.....cryin' shame!!