Bill, I'm so glad you like the old Guild. As you can tell, there are almost NO MILES on her.

It's important for you to know that I wouldn't have sold that instrument (or any of my instruments) to just anybody. In fact, in my entire lifetime, I've only sold one other instrument...the Suitcase Rhodes, to UD.

That's because they're too personal to me. I play Guild. In fact, my all-time favorite guitar is a 64 Guild (Nigel may remember about 4 years ago when Freddy, he and I were sharing photos of that old "box" and this one)...not worth as much as a Gibson of that era, but GREAT!

I've given 10 or 12 guitars to young, aspiring jazzers and a few others, but, as in Dave's case, I got really sad when UPS left with it.

But, it was a shame to let this one sit unplayed. I'm NOT an acoustic player so it will be my honor for you to own it, if you decide to keep it. That will be something we will always have as a bond between us.

It's so important that it is owned by someone who I have a bond with that I turned down multiple offers from several players most of us would know for 50% plus more than your
"Music Associate" price.

Plus, you're a good buddy of "Gentleman Don", one of my very favorites here.

Now, each time I see a Suitcase Rhodes or an acoustic Guild, a big smile will appear on my old face!

Enjoy. It's an honor for you to have one of my "treasures".


Your Friend,

Russ (fellow picker) Lay