1969 Guild D-40 at Rivington Guitars, NY City.....

[tipp55]

Hi All,

I'm looking at this 1969 Guild D-40 for sale at Rivington Guitars in NY City.
I live outside the US and I was wondering if anyone has seen or played this guitar?

http://www.gbase.com/gear/guild-d-40-1969-natural#

It looks very nice, and I believe the '60's Guilds are very resonant and toneful.

I'm a bit puzzled with the funky saddle though, and is the bridge a little shaved?

Finally, how does the price sit, regarding older Guilds?

Thanks to anyone who can give advice/guidance.

John.

 

[fronobulax]

Can't really help you, but welcome to LTG.

FWIW, the folks at Rivington were nice talking to on the phone. Their price on a M-85 II bass was pretty firm but it sold in four days so in that case they priced correctly for the market.

 

[eastcoastbuzz]

Looks like that saddle doesn't fit the original slot. Also, that's a pretty high price for a '69 D40 based on others I have seen over the past year or so.

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

It looks to be sold now.
Did you get it?

 

[tipp55]

No, I decided not to go for it. At the asking price, I would have concerns about that poorly fitting saddle and I thought the bridge looked a little thin - maybe shaved.

They weren't very specific about it's condition.

I emailed them with specific questions about it's condition and got the below reply:
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Hi......

"> I'd like to have a little more information on the '69 Guild D-40.
> How is the action at the 12th fret?
> What is the saddle height, and has the guitar had a neck reset, or if not, does it appear to need one?
>
> Is there a good neck angle and any excessive bellying?
>
> Also, any other major repairs or modifications? It looks like a really nice well-played old Guild!
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> John .



Reply:

It's old and has some wear. It plays and sounds great. Feel free to
call for an in hand description.

 

[fronobulax]

FWIW, Rivington was very vague via email but extremely helpful when I phoned. I suspect your lack of response had something to do with the fact that the owner answers email when he is not in the store and is very cautious about describing an instrument from memory. "Call for an in hand description."

Since you say you are outside the US, perhaps a US LTG member might step in and inquire on your behalf if international phone calls are prohibitively expensive.

 

[tipp55]

fronobulax,

Thanks for that.....
Sometime I would like to buy a vintage Guild dread if a nice one comes up for sale.

I'll touch base here more ofen and see what happens.

Friendly folk here on this forum - that's for sure- so I may hit paydirt sometime soon!

John.

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

Give us a list of the Guilds that you have interest in.
Keep posting, to remind forum members what you are looking for.
You may even find a member looking to sell one of their guitars.
Best of luck in your search,
TMG.