Guild / F212 / 1964 / Natural / Guitar
1964 is the first year of issue of the F212 made in the Hoboken, New Jersey factory, making it quite a rare find - and for a 47 year old guitar it's in good condition. Guild are famous for making make the best 12 string guitars around, and this is no exception. It's a mini jumbo which makes it very comfortable to play, yet still has a big enough body to allow all 12 strings to really resonate. Unusually for a 12 string acoustic it has a Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, rather than the traditional Maple, this gives the guitar a warmer sound than you'd expect, but it still packs a punch. The guitar has aged really beautifully over it's 47 years, the top turning a deep honey colour, with just a few scratches and dings here and there, and the playing action is just right, making it very easy to play. It's all original with one repaired top crack by the pickguard, and one unrepaired back crack. Also the top has sunken around the soundhole, something very common on older 12 strings, but has been reinforced from inside making it feel very strong. The guitar comes in it’s original hard case.
Glenns Guitars, UK 
Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.
I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.
You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.
I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.
If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.
I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.
