Guild Six string Dreadnaught Models: 1963~2000 (Hoboken, Westerly, and a little more)...

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Frono suggested that I post my list of dread models as a "Blog," so that they would be more accessible to other LTGers, without having to search through the entire LTG archives... so here it is! In future installments, perhaps I'll add my summary of Guild dread bracing, and more about my foray into Guild tone woods...

I started compiling this list shortly after joining LTG in the summer of 2006, when I began my quest to sample dreads in all of the different tone woods used by Guild. At the time, I needed a list of dread models with basic specs such as top, back, and side woods and back construction (braced flat or unbraced arched). My info was gleaned from Hans Moust’s "The Guild Guitar Book The Company and The Instruments, 1952-1977," Beesley’s "Guitar History Volume #5 Guild Guitars," Guild serial number lists, and numerous discussions on LTG regarding dread models... particularly contributions from Hans. I do not consider the list to be a complete and comprehensive list of specifications... just some key information on models of different woods, with dates of some key dates/changes in their specifications.

"The List"
D-4 (1991-199?) Spruce over arched mahogany; mahogany-topped option late in model life. Top binding only.
D-5E (1997) Special run of 50 for Guitar Ctr. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany sides, arched laminated back.
D-6 (1993-?) Spruce over mahogany back. Flat-backed? S is natural satin finish. HG is high gloss.
D-7 (1993-?) Spruce over mahogany flat back. Same as D-6 but HG?
D-15 (1983) Mahogany over arched mahogany. Initially matte finish. Later HG.
D-16 (1983-1986) Mahogany over arched mahogany. HG finished D-15.
D-17 (1984-1988) Mahogany over arched mahogany. Top and back bound with white ivoroid. Reported to have 1-5/8" nut width.
D-25 (1968-1973) Mahogany over flat mahogany (flat-back re-intro in Corona?)
D-25 (1973-1974) Mahogany over arched mahogany.
D-25 (1974-?) Spruce over arched mahogany.
D-25C (1983-1984) Spruce over arched mahogany cutaway.
D-26 (1995) Spruce over arched mahogany? shop model for Guitar Ctr. Basically a limited edition D-25 (gold hardware).
D-30 (1987-1995) Spruce over arched maple; scalloped braces. Re-number of G-37.
D-35 (1968-1987) Spruce over mahogany.
D-40 (1963-1993) Spruce over mahogany. Chesterfield. "Richie Havens" w double guard.
D-40C (1975-1991) Spruce over mahogany cutaway.
D-44 (1965-1973) Spruce over pearwood.
D-44M (1971-1977+) Spruce over flat maple.
D-46 (1980-1985) Spruce over ash. Early models with rosewood centerpiece in back.
D-47CE (1983; ?) Spruce top. Arched mahogany back. Oval soundhole. Cutaway acoustelectric
D-48 (1992) Spruce top. Arched mahogany back. Bound rosewood fretboard with block pearl inlay. Hog neck. D48XXX SN. At least 12 made?
D-50 (1963-?) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing in 1987. Switch from rosewood to ebony bridge ~'74.
D-50C Venetian cutaway version of D-50
D-52 (1983-1984) Spruce over rosewood; scalloped braces.
D-55 "TV model" (special order 1968, production model in 1974) Spruce over rosewood; scalloped braces ~'91. Abalone rosette ~93.
D-60 (mid-80s?) Spruce over flat maple.
D-60 (1987-1990) Spruce over rosewood; Gruhn era? Slotted diamond fret markers
D-60 ("late '90s" incl 99) Spruce over arched maple. Abalone wedge in pearl rectangle markers.
D-62 (1984-1985) Spruce over mahogany; Gruhn
D-64 (1984-1986) Spruce over maple; Gruhn
D-65 (1987) Spruce over arched maple. I found reference to this model in SN list.
D-65R (1987) renaming of D-55 during Gruhn era? I have never seen one for sale.
D-65S (1994) Spruce top, arched maple back, ebony fretbaord with block/delta inlaid markers. limited run of 20 for Guitar Center.
D-66 (1984-1986) Model number changed to D-60 in 1987; spruce over rosewood; Gruhn.
D-70/D-70C (carved) (1981-1985) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing. Maple binding. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. LIMITED EDITION, ~280 made.
D-80/D-80C (carved) (1983-1987) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing. Abalone purfling. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. ~24 made? LIMITED EDITION.
D-100/D-100C (carved) (1994-1997; later edition in 2000s?) Spruce over rosewood. Abalone purfling. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. ~200 made? LIMITED EDITION.

DCE-1 (1993-1997) Spruce over arched mahogany cutaway acoustelectric.
DCE-3 (late 90s; '99) Spruce over arched maple cutaway acoustelectric.
DCE-5 (1994-1997) Spruce over rosewood cutaway acoustelectric.
DC130 (1994-1995) Maple over maple acoustelectric. Arched back?

DK-70 Peacock (1995-1996) koa over koa.

DS-48 (1983-1984) Solid or thin body dread?

DV-4 Spruce over mahogany.
DV-6 (1996-; Westerly, RI) spruce over mahogany; a small number built with cedar tops, mahogany B/S.
DV-6 Spruce over rosewood; Tacoma, Mexico.
DV-25 Spruce over flat mahogany.
DV-52 (1992- ) Spruce over rosewood. Some early examples mis-labeled as D-52. Distinguished by tapered "snakehead" headstock. Later model had abalone rosette.
DV-62 (1993- ) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone purfling.
DV-72 "Pueblo?" (1993-1994) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone with Turquoise, Malachite (MK), or pink/red coral inlay (CL). ~250 made. (197+?). LIMITED EDITION.
DV-73 "Sedona" (1994-95) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone with turquoise, red coral, black onyx, and nickel-silver inlay. ~50 made?). LIMITED EDITION.
DV-74 "Pueblo" Similar inlays as DV-73 but pink coral (~22 made?)? LIMITED EDITION.
DV-76 (1994) Spruce over rosewood. Pink coral inlay and purfling (~19 made?)? LIMITED EDITION.
DV-82 (1994). One-of prototype.

G-37 (1972-1986) Spruce over arched maple; "morphed" into D-30 in 1987. Mahogany neck/silk-screen Guild headstock. Maple neck/Chesterfield after 1976.
G-41 (1974-1976) Spruce over mahogany. Large body (17" lower bout)/long scale.
G-45/Hank WIlliams Jr (1982-1986) Re-issued in 1994; spruce over arched maple; based on G-37/D-30 but with bound neck/HS and delta-block inlay.
G-75 (1975-1976) Spruce over rosewood small body/standard scale.

Deco (1997) Spruce over rosewood.
Finesse (1997) Spruce over rosewood.

Bolded type indicates unbraced arched laminated back

After sampling mahogany (1972 and 1978 D-35s, and a 1974 D-25M arched back), maple (a 1974 G-37), pearwood (a 1971 D-44), ash (a 1981 D-46), and rosewood (a 1976 D-50, a 1994 DV-72MK, and a 1995 DV-73), I got "distracted" by the beauty, both visual and tonal, of the DV-7X models 3 years ago... so my quest remains unfulfilled.
 
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Guild 12-string Deadnaught models (thru 1997)*

D4-12 (1992-1997)
Spruce top over arched mahogany B/S. Bound top, snakehead headstock.
D15-12 (1983-1987) Mahogany top over arched mahogany B/S. Old headstock.
D17-12 (1984) Mahogany top over arched mahogany B/S. Old headstock. White, cream, or ivoroid binding.
D25-12 (1987-1997) Spruce top over arched mahogany B/S. Bound top and back. Old headstock. Similar to D212.
D50-12 (1984-88) Spruce top over rosewood B/S. Old headstock with Chesterfield. Similar to D312, G312.
D55-12 (1974; limited edition, number unknown)
D212 (1981-1986) Spruce top over arched mahogany B/S. Bound top and back. Old headstock. Similar to D25-12.
D312 (1986-1987) Spruce top over rosewood B/S. Old headstock with Chesterfield. Similar to D50-12, G312.
D70-12E (1983? limited edition, number unknown) Spruce top over rosewood B/S. Old headstock with Chesterfield. Maple binding, abalone/pearl rosette.
D80-12 (1984; one of in burst finish?) Spruce top over rosewood B/S. Old headstock with Chesterfield. Abalone cloud fretboard inlays. Maple binding, abalone purfling and rosette.

G212 (1974-1983) Spruce top over FLAT mahogany B/S.
G312 (1974-1984) Spruce top over rosewood B/S. Old headstock with Chesterfield. Similar to D50-12, D312.

Bolded type indicates arched laminated unbraced back.

*Info from Hans Moust's Guild Guitar Book, vol #5Guitar History, LTG, SN lists.
 

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Frono suggested that I post my list of dread models as a "Blog," so that they would be more accessible to other LTGers, without having to search through the entire LTG archives... so here it is! In future installments, perhaps I'll add my summary of Guild dread bracing, and more about my foray into Guild tone woods...

I started compiling this list shortly after joining LTG in the summer of 2006, when I began my quest to sample dreads in all of the different tone woods used by Guild. At the time, I needed a list of dread models with basic specs such as top, back, and side woods and back construction (braced flat or unbraced arched). My info was gleaned from Hans Moust’s "The Guild Guitar Book The Company and The Instruments, 1952-1977," Beesley’s "Guitar History Volume #5 Guild Guitars," Guild serial number lists, and numerous discussions on LTG regarding dread models... particularly contributions from Hans. I do not consider the list to be a complete and comprehensive list of specifications... just some key information on models of different woods, with dates of some key dates/changes in their specifications.

"The List"
D-4 (1991-199?) Spruce over arched mahogany; mahogany-topped option late in model life. Top binding only.
D-5E (1997) Special run of 50 for Guitar Ctr. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany sides, arched laminated back.
D-6 (1993-?) Spruce over mahogany back. Flat-backed? S is natural satin finish. HG is high gloss.
D-7 (1993-?) Spruce over mahogany flat back. Same as D-6 but HG?
D-15 (1983) Mahogany over arched mahogany. Initially matte finish. Later HG.
D-16 (1983-1986) Mahogany over arched mahogany. HG finished D-15.
D-17 (1984-1988) Mahogany over arched mahogany. Top and back bound with white ivoroid. Reported to have 1-5/8" nut width.
D-25 (1968-1973) Mahogany over flat mahogany (flat-back re-intro in Corona?)
D-25 (1973-1974) Mahogany over arched mahogany.
D-25 (1974-?) Spruce over arched mahogany.
D-25C (1983-1984) Spruce over arched mahogany cutaway.
D-26 (1995) Spruce over arched mahogany? shop model for Guitar Ctr. Basically a limited edition D-25 (gold hardware).
D-30 (1987-1995) Spruce over arched maple; scalloped braces. Re-number of G-37.
D-35 (1968-1987) Spruce over mahogany.
D-40 (1963-1993) Spruce over mahogany. Chesterfield. "Richie Havens" w double guard.
D-40C (1975-1991) Spruce over mahogany cutaway.
D-44 (1965-1973) Spruce over pearwood.
D-44M (1971-1977+) Spruce over flat maple.
D-46 (1980-1985) Spruce over ash. Early models with rosewood centerpiece in back.
D-47CE (1983; ?) Spruce top. Arched mahogany back. Oval soundhole. Cutaway acoustelectric
D-48 (1992) Spruce top. Arched mahogany back. Bound rosewood fretboard with block pearl inlay. Hog neck. D48XXX SN. At least 12 made?
D-50 (1963-?) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing in 1987. Switch from rosewood to ebony bridge ~'74.
D-50C Venetian cutaway version of D-50
D-52 (1983-1984) Spruce over rosewood; scalloped braces.
D-55 "TV model" (special order 1968, production model in 1974) Spruce over rosewood; scalloped braces ~'91. Abalone rosette ~93.
D-60 (mid-80s?) Spruce over flat maple.
D-60 (1987-1990) Spruce over rosewood; Gruhn era? Slotted diamond fret markers
D-60 ("late '90s" incl 99) Spruce over arched maple. Abalone wedge in pearl rectangle markers.
D-62 (1984-1985) Spruce over mahogany; Gruhn
D-64 (1984-1986) Spruce over maple; Gruhn
D-65 (1987) Spruce over arched maple. I found reference to this model in SN list.
D-65R (1987) renaming of D-55 during Gruhn era? I have never seen one for sale.
D-65S (1994) Spruce top, arched maple back, ebony fretbaord with block/delta inlaid markers. limited run of 20 for Guitar Center.
D-66 (1984-1986) Model number changed to D-60 in 1987; spruce over rosewood; Gruhn.
D-70/D-70C (carved) (1981-1985) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing. Maple binding. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. LIMITED EDITION, ~280 made.
D-80/D-80C (carved) (1983-1987) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing. Abalone purfling. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. ~24 made? LIMITED EDITION.
D-100/D-100C (carved) (1994-1997; later edition in 2000s?) Spruce over rosewood. Abalone purfling. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. ~200 made? LIMITED EDITION.

DCE-1 (1993-1997) Spruce over arched mahogany cutaway acoustelectric.
DCE-3 (late 90s; '99) Spruce over arched maple cutaway acoustelectric.
DCE-5 (1994-1997) Spruce over rosewood cutaway acoustelectric.
DC130 (1994-1995) Maple over maple acoustelectric. Arched back?

DK-70 Peacock (1995-1996) koa over koa.

DS-48 (1983-1984) Solid or thin body dread?

DV-4 Spruce over mahogany.
DV-6 (1996-; Westerly, RI) spruce over mahogany; a small number built with cedar tops, mahogany B/S.
DV-6 Spruce over rosewood; Tacoma, Mexico.
DV-25 Spruce over flat mahogany.
DV-52 (1992- ) Spruce over rosewood. Some early examples mis-labeled as D-52. Distinguished by tapered "snakehead" headstock. Later model had abalone rosette.
DV-62 (1993- ) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone purfling.
DV-72 "Pueblo?" (1993-1994) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone with Turquoise, Malachite (MK), or pink/red coral inlay (CL). ~250 made. (197+?). LIMITED EDITION.
DV-73 "Sedona" (1994-95) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone with turquoise, red coral, black onyx, and nickel-silver inlay. ~50 made?). LIMITED EDITION.
DV-74 "Pueblo" Similar inlays as DV-73 but pink coral (~22 made?)? LIMITED EDITION.
DV-76 (1994) Spruce over rosewood. Pink coral inlay and purfling (~19 made?)? LIMITED EDITION.
DV-82 (1994). One-of prototype.

G-37 (1972-1986) Spruce over arched maple; "morphed" into D-30 in 1987. Mahogany neck/silk-screen Guild headstock. Maple neck/Chesterfield after 1976.
G-41 (1974-1976) Spruce over mahogany. Large body (17" lower bout)/long scale.
G-45/Hank WIlliams Jr (1982-1986) Re-issued in 1994; spruce over arched maple; based on G-37/D-30 but with bound neck/HS and delta-block inlay.
G-75 (1975-1976) Spruce over rosewood small body/standard scale.

Deco (1997) Spruce over rosewood.
Finesse (1997) Spruce over rosewood.

Bolded type indicates unbraced arched laminated back

After sampling mahogany (1972 and 1978 D-35s, and a 1974 D-25M arched back), maple (a 1974 G-37), pearwood (a 1971 D-44), ash (a 1981 D-46), and rosewood (a 1976 D-50, a 1994 DV-72MK, and a 1995 DV-73), I got "distracted" by the beauty, both visual and tonal, of the DV-7X models 3 years ago... so my quest remains unfulfilled.
This is so very useful. Ctrl+F and I've got all the maple in one place. :)
 

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Frono suggested that I post my list of dread models as a "Blog," so that they would be more accessible to other LTGers, without having to search through the entire LTG archives... so here it is! In future installments, perhaps I'll add my summary of Guild dread bracing, and more about my foray into Guild tone woods...

I started compiling this list shortly after joining LTG in the summer of 2006, when I began my quest to sample dreads in all of the different tone woods used by Guild. At the time, I needed a list of dread models with basic specs such as top, back, and side woods and back construction (braced flat or unbraced arched). My info was gleaned from Hans Moust’s "The Guild Guitar Book The Company and The Instruments, 1952-1977," Beesley’s "Guitar History Volume #5 Guild Guitars," Guild serial number lists, and numerous discussions on LTG regarding dread models... particularly contributions from Hans. I do not consider the list to be a complete and comprehensive list of specifications... just some key information on models of different woods, with dates of some key dates/changes in their specifications.

"The List"
D-4 (1991-199?) Spruce over arched mahogany; mahogany-topped option late in model life. Top binding only.
D-5E (1997) Special run of 50 for Guitar Ctr. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany sides, arched laminated back.
D-6 (1993-?) Spruce over mahogany back. Flat-backed? S is natural satin finish. HG is high gloss.
D-7 (1993-?) Spruce over mahogany flat back. Same as D-6 but HG?
D-15 (1983) Mahogany over arched mahogany. Initially matte finish. Later HG.
D-16 (1983-1986) Mahogany over arched mahogany. HG finished D-15.
D-17 (1984-1988) Mahogany over arched mahogany. Top and back bound with white ivoroid. Reported to have 1-5/8" nut width.
D-25 (1968-1973) Mahogany over flat mahogany (flat-back re-intro in Corona?)
D-25 (1973-1974) Mahogany over arched mahogany.
D-25 (1974-?) Spruce over arched mahogany.
D-25C (1983-1984) Spruce over arched mahogany cutaway.
D-26 (1995) Spruce over arched mahogany? shop model for Guitar Ctr. Basically a limited edition D-25 (gold hardware).
D-30 (1987-1995) Spruce over arched maple; scalloped braces. Re-number of G-37.
D-35 (1968-1987) Spruce over mahogany.
D-40 (1963-1993) Spruce over mahogany. Chesterfield. "Richie Havens" w double guard.
D-40C (1975-1991) Spruce over mahogany cutaway.
D-44 (1965-1973) Spruce over pearwood.
D-44M (1971-1977+) Spruce over flat maple.
D-46 (1980-1985) Spruce over ash. Early models with rosewood centerpiece in back.
D-47CE (1983; ?) Spruce top. Arched mahogany back. Oval soundhole. Cutaway acoustelectric
D-48 (1992) Spruce top. Arched mahogany back. Bound rosewood fretboard with block pearl inlay. Hog neck. D48XXX SN. At least 12 made?
D-50 (1963-?) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing in 1987. Switch from rosewood to ebony bridge ~'74.
D-50C Venetian cutaway version of D-50
D-52 (1983-1984) Spruce over rosewood; scalloped braces.
D-55 "TV model" (special order 1968, production model in 1974) Spruce over rosewood; scalloped braces ~'91. Abalone rosette ~93.
D-60 (mid-80s?) Spruce over flat maple.
D-60 (1987-1990) Spruce over rosewood; Gruhn era? Slotted diamond fret markers
D-60 ("late '90s" incl 99) Spruce over arched maple. Abalone wedge in pearl rectangle markers.
D-62 (1984-1985) Spruce over mahogany; Gruhn
D-64 (1984-1986) Spruce over maple; Gruhn
D-65 (1987) Spruce over arched maple. I found reference to this model in SN list.
D-65R (1987) renaming of D-55 during Gruhn era? I have never seen one for sale.
D-65S (1994) Spruce top, arched maple back, ebony fretbaord with block/delta inlaid markers. limited run of 20 for Guitar Center.
D-66 (1984-1986) Model number changed to D-60 in 1987; spruce over rosewood; Gruhn.
D-70/D-70C (carved) (1981-1985) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing. Maple binding. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. LIMITED EDITION, ~280 made.
D-80/D-80C (carved) (1983-1987) Spruce over rosewood. Scalloped bracing. Abalone purfling. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. ~24 made? LIMITED EDITION.
D-100/D-100C (carved) (1994-1997; later edition in 2000s?) Spruce over rosewood. Abalone purfling. Pearl "cloud" fretboard markers. ~200 made? LIMITED EDITION.

DCE-1 (1993-1997) Spruce over arched mahogany cutaway acoustelectric.
DCE-3 (late 90s; '99) Spruce over arched maple cutaway acoustelectric.
DCE-5 (1994-1997) Spruce over rosewood cutaway acoustelectric.
DC130 (1994-1995) Maple over maple acoustelectric. Arched back?

DK-70 Peacock (1995-1996) koa over koa.

DS-48 (1983-1984) Solid or thin body dread?

DV-4 Spruce over mahogany.
DV-6 (1996-; Westerly, RI) spruce over mahogany; a small number built with cedar tops, mahogany B/S.
DV-6 Spruce over rosewood; Tacoma, Mexico.
DV-25 Spruce over flat mahogany.
DV-52 (1992- ) Spruce over rosewood. Some early examples mis-labeled as D-52. Distinguished by tapered "snakehead" headstock. Later model had abalone rosette.
DV-62 (1993- ) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone purfling.
DV-72 "Pueblo?" (1993-1994) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone with Turquoise, Malachite (MK), or pink/red coral inlay (CL). ~250 made. (197+?). LIMITED EDITION.
DV-73 "Sedona" (1994-95) Spruce over rosewood. Herringbone with turquoise, red coral, black onyx, and nickel-silver inlay. ~50 made?). LIMITED EDITION.
DV-74 "Pueblo" Similar inlays as DV-73 but pink coral (~22 made?)? LIMITED EDITION.
DV-76 (1994) Spruce over rosewood. Pink coral inlay and purfling (~19 made?)? LIMITED EDITION.
DV-82 (1994). One-of prototype.

G-37 (1972-1986) Spruce over arched maple; "morphed" into D-30 in 1987. Mahogany neck/silk-screen Guild headstock. Maple neck/Chesterfield after 1976.
G-41 (1974-1976) Spruce over mahogany. Large body (17" lower bout)/long scale.
G-45/Hank WIlliams Jr (1982-1986) Re-issued in 1994; spruce over arched maple; based on G-37/D-30 but with bound neck/HS and delta-block inlay.
G-75 (1975-1976) Spruce over rosewood small body/standard scale.

Deco (1997) Spruce over rosewood.
Finesse (1997) Spruce over rosewood.

Bolded type indicates unbraced arched laminated back

After sampling mahogany (1972 and 1978 D-35s, and a 1974 D-25M arched back), maple (a 1974 G-37), pearwood (a 1971 D-44), ash (a 1981 D-46), and rosewood (a 1976 D-50, a 1994 DV-72MK, and a 1995 DV-73), I got "distracted" by the beauty, both visual and tonal, of the DV-7X models 3 years ago... so my quest remains unfulfilled.
Interesting
 

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Wow! A number of models I never knew existed.

How many of these have you actually encountered in the flesh?
 

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Add CD-1 Spruce over Rosewood and CD-2 Spruce over Maple Contemporary Series Tacoma.
 

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Good gosh, and I thought Grot was the only one with the terminal Guild illness. Man, what a collection. Awesome. Oh wait a minute, you don't own all of those, it's merely a list? Is that correct Dave?

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Good gosh, and I thought Grot was the only one with the terminal Guild illness. Man, what a collection. Awesome. Oh wait a minute, you don't own all of those, it's merely a list? Is that correct Dave?

West
It's just a list Jim, but a good one. Dave's list is in his sig.
 

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Good gosh, and I thought Grot was the only one with the terminal Guild illness. Man, what a collection. Awesome. Oh wait a minute, you don't own all of those, it's merely a list? Is that correct Dave?

West
And Grot, when I say that, you know I'm just jealous and kidding. I think your collection is pretty incredible actually.

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Oh wait a minute, you don't own all of those, it's merely a list? Is that correct Dave?

West
Just a list, back from the days when I was sampling tone woods... I've owned ten of the models from the list, and played a couple others.

There are still a few models that I wouldn't mind trying and/or owning: an arched back all mahogany (thought about going after a D-17, once, 'til I found out that most have 1-5/8" necks... a deal-breaker for me!), an arched-back maple D-65S like Tom's, a D-100 from '92-'95, and the elusive DV-82. But, alas, I think my Guild-buying days are over. No worries, tho'... I am very satisfied with the six Guilds I have now!
 

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Just a list, back from the days when I was sampling tone woods... I've owned ten of the models from the list, and played a couple others.

There are still a few models that I wouldn't mind trying and/or owning: an arched back all mahogany (thought about going after a D-17, once, 'til I found out that most have 1-5/8" necks... a deal-breaker for me!), an arched-back maple D-65S like Tom's, a D-100 from '92-'95, and the elusive DV-82. But, alas, I think my Guild-buying days are over. No worries, tho'... I am very satisfied with the six Guilds I have now!
I'm with you Dave. I'll admit though that I wouldn't mind finding a couple of them that I'd kind of fallen in love with and sold........guitars I really didn't appreciate until they were gone. The D30 and DV52 come to mind.

You have done some fabulous data keeping my friend. Fascinating that you've had the patience and fortitude to conduct your record keeping work. It is interesting for sure.

West
 

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Guild Total
2
I HAVE ONE NOT ON THE LIST. ITS A D-4E WITH A FACTORY INSTALLED ACTIVE UNDERSADDLE TRANSDUCER. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDNT MAKE ALOT OF THEM. MINE IS A 1992 MODEL.
 
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