Looking for a Thunderbird

[wildbill]

Does anyone here have a Guild S 200 Thunderbird within arm's reach?  I would gladly compensate someone to do a tracing of the body for me. I want to build a bolt-on neck version of a T-bird and I really don't want to have to buy one of the re-issues to get a pattern. I have been unable to find a template or a drawing in searches. I don't care if it is an original or a RI, I just need to get the shape and sizing and can figure out the rest from pictures. Any help appreciated.

 

[Rick]

Why not order one from guitar center, do your tracing and then return it?  Not sure about shipping, but maybe they might have one in stock.

 

[wildbill]

Why not order one from guitar center, do your tracing and then return it?  Not sure about shipping, but maybe they might have one in stock.

I considered that on Amazon, but....I thought it rather unethical and mostly I was concerned that I wouldn't want to send it back (I have every guitar I have ever bought or built for myself) Hoarding, I think it is called.......It is a sound recommendation if I can'[t locate one, thanks.

Actually, just found a broke neck one on flea-bay for 299. If the shipping wasn't unreasonable (+100) I would probably buy it, template it, fix it and sell it GRRRR keep it because I can't let go......LOL

 

[Rick]

Or you might find one in a local guitar store.  Give them a call and then go over and take measurements . tracing pics. When your done buy a set of strings. They won't mind.