DonMeixner, your a man after my own heart! I love Guilds, and I want to get a Guild electric to round out my collection. I have a six string, twelve string, and my newest is a Guild bass, which my son-in-law gound for fifty bucks at a pawn shop. You should have seen it, candy apple red, partly spray painted, shattered pick-guard, with the pick-ups hanging out. He took it and restored it to natural mahogany finish, with a Brazilian rosewood pick guard, and redid the electronics, neck, action etc. Looks great, sounds wonderful, and plays like a dream. And it's the first time I've ever played bass. I guess the moral of my story is that there ARE good deals to be had out there. Jdzesq, with a little looking, you my be able to find a good electric, undervalued because it needs some work. Also look closely if you find any old G&L's. I found a great one for $200.00, and I think it's as good as most Tele's.
BlueJay