USED Guild / 1989 D-40 NT [03]

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a used 1989 Made in USA Westerly factory model.

Spruce top Mahogany side back One piece Mahogany neck with beautiful rosewood fingerboard
Snake headstock Chesterfield logo Original Grover machine head
Large pickguard, horned down belly bridge, and a dignified demeanor.

In the late 80s and early 90s, Guild completely overhauled its line of acoustic guitars to bring back the quality and craftsmanship associated with its heyday in the 50s and 60s, establishing a sound with a difference.
The company has been working with renowned vintage guitar dealer and expert George Gruhn, consulting with him on vintage guild guitars and trying to recapture that sound.

Unlike the models from around the 70's, which are specially popular in Japan, the weight is not as heavy, the percussive sound is a little smoother, and the
The percussive sound has been smoothed out a bit and the scalloped bracing has also been adopted, giving the impression that the sound has changed to fit more with the modern sound.

The original parts remain, and the changed part is probably the nut.
The paint film shows some color burn and weather checking due to age.
The neck is slightly swollen at the top, but the saddle and nut have been adjusted to maintain a string height of 2.5mm on the 6th string side.
The neck has been adjusted to maintain a 2.5mm string height on the 6th string side, ensuring excellent playability.

This guitar is highly recommended for those who are interested in acquiring a vintage guitar.

Item rank: B
Neck Condition: Good
Fret: Sufficient
Case: Original hard scale