Any G37 NT owners here?

[MojoTooth]

I was hanging with my guitar instructor earlier today and checking out a lot of the various guitars he had around his music room. One of them was a 1978 G37-NT which he said was maple with laminated maple sides, had the chesterfield logo on the headstock and was in nice condition. I played it for about a half hour and it sounded great. He said he bought the guitar back in 79 and hasnt played it too much over the years. he wants me to possibly sell it for him on ebay but I don't know much about the guitar or where to look other than to turn to you guys.

Does anyone here own a G37-NT? What info can you give me about the guitar and its make? Any pros or cons, etc? I looked it over and I would say it is either a 7 or 8 out of 10 on condition, no cracks or repairs just the usual play wear. Thanks in advance.

 

[geoguy]

I have one that has some finish cracks, but is a very nice playing/sounding guitar. Sort of an archback maple D25, although it sounds a bit brighter than my D25M (probably due to the maple vs. mahogany sides & back).

You could probably sell it here, or maybe even buy it yourself? 8)

 

[MojoTooth]

I have one that has some finish cracks, but is a very nice playing/sounding guitar. Sort of an archback maple D25, although it sounds a bit brighter than my D25M (probably due to the maple vs. mahogany sides & back).

You could probably sell it here, or maybe even buy it yourself? 8)

It definitely sounds different from my D25m, brighter like you said. I guess I don't know that much about it being laminated sides, usually I hear that is a bad thing? I asked him about a price just joking around and he said for me $600 but I don't know if that is a good price or enough about that model to even begin to buy it from him. So hopefully some other g37 owners will post some info and let me know all about it. thanks for the info Geoguy!

 

[Ridgemont]

Hey Mojo,

I am pretty sure the G37 has solid sides with a laminated archback, much like the archback D25s. As far as price, my guess is that it would be comparable to the D25. Upload some pics to help us with an estimate. IMHO, $600 seems to be reasonable.

 

[MojoTooth]

I found one like it on Ebay but the one I played is in a bit better condition with less scratches...this one is going for $679 and is also a 1978

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 6350wt_945

I have a lesson tomorrow so I will see if he will bring it to his office so I can get some pics

 

[adorshki]

I think the G's were very slightly larger bodies than the D's. NT just means Natural Top. I would be very surprised if the sides were laminated, I don't think any Westerly acoustics had lam sides. The question has come up here before if you've got time to search. All the archbacks were laminated though. No big deal, the arching itself is the critical sound-defining characteristic after the wood's tonal color. Sounds like a great deal on a relatively uncommon guitar. I hope it works for you!
Edit: according to westerlyguildguitars.com the G37 dimensions are the same as a D25's....so what you get is your archback D25 in maple! Sweet!

 

[MojoTooth]

after reading some other posts about the g37 it seems maybe they are better for fingerpicking since the maple sounds so bright? i played it today without a pick and normally i play with a pick at least 80% of the time. I definitely love the D25's because of how warm they sound when played with a pick, so I am going to have to check it out with a pick. Might end up getting the 79 D25m from eastcoastbuzz AND the G37, i figure since my guitar instructor hasnt played the g37 in 10 years he might "loan" it to me, a pay as you play! jaja

first and foremost after selling my Strat I have to pay some bills and see what I am left with!

 

[adorshki]

first and foremost after selling my Strat I have to pay some bills and see what I am left with!

I think I've seen at least 4 times as many D25's as G37's offered over the last couple of years, in case that's useful to know.... You might want to think about nailing down that rarer bird first. Also there's a guy here named Marcellis who says he believes maple records the truest. He's probably the biggest F65 fan here. F65's are maple back/sides, and mine has grown on me considerably in the last couple of years. Yeah my 'hog '25 has LOTS of bass, but something about the F65...it's great havin' 'em both! Wouldn't want to have to choose!

 

[Qvart]

first and foremost after selling my Strat I have to pay some bills and see what I am left with!

I think I've seen at least 4 times as many D25's as G37's offered over the last couple of years, in case that's useful to know.... You might want to think about nailing down that rarer bird first. Also there's a guy here named Marcellis who says he believes maple records the truest. He's probably the biggest F65 fan here. F65's are maple back/sides, and mine has grown on me considerably in the last couple of years. Yeah my 'hog '25 has LOTS of bass, but something about the F65...it's great havin' 'em both! Wouldn't want to have to choose!

I learned a bit about the G37's (there's a thread here somewhere) when one showed up on CL in my town. Maybe an '85? I don't remember. Ask geoguy. He bought it!

Anyway, the sides are solid. Only the back is laminate, but that's not a bad thing - it's how they were able to make them arched. The DCE series guitars had laminate sides, but not the G37. They are typically around the price range of a D25, but with the headstock inlay and some nice figured maple they may fetch a tad more. $600 might be reasonable.

I passed on the one I checked out because it was a little too bright for my tastes. I prefer the warmer bluesy tone of 'hog (I love my '83 D35) or even rosewood over maple, but it did sound and play great. It took some serious pondering before I made my decision. As for recording, I've heard from more than one person that maple turns out great in the mix.

If you dig the sound you might want to consider it. Not as many G37's show up as other models, but once in awhile there's a spate of them and it seems they're coming out of the woodwork so if you pass on this one now it may not be too long before you see another. The benefit of this one is you get to test drive it before you buy.

Good luck with the GAS!

 

[adorshki]

The DCE series guitars had laminate sides, but not the G37.

Strictly in the interests of accuracy and brand knowledge, are you sure about that?
I thought they were basically c/e D4's and D6's.

 

[MojoTooth]

first and foremost after selling my Strat I have to pay some bills and see what I am left with!

I think I've seen at least 4 times as many D25's as G37's offered over the last couple of years, in case that's useful to know.... You might want to think about nailing down that rarer bird first. Also there's a guy here named Marcellis who says he believes maple records the truest. He's probably the biggest F65 fan here. F65's are maple back/sides, and mine has grown on me considerably in the last couple of years. Yeah my 'hog '25 has LOTS of bass, but something about the F65...it's great havin' 'em both! Wouldn't want to have to choose!

trust me, with the way I play I don't have to worry about how it sounds while recording! haha the only time I record is when I make videos for my youtube page and those are all set so only my friends can comment! :lol:

I am gonna give the G37 a play with a pick tomorrow, I almos thave to believe he would let me pay half and pay the rest as I go which would allow me to get both the 79 D25 and the 78 G37...and have me all set until the next GAS attack...wishing I hadn;t bought the M65c 3/4 now but I couldn't resist it at the price of $500

 

[Qvart]

The DCE series guitars had laminate sides, but not the G37.

Strictly in the interests of accuracy and brand knowledge, are you sure about that?
I thought they were basically c/e D4's and D6's.

I'm pretty sure, but not positive. workedinwesterly had something to say about them somewhere in a thread, and I think that was the gist of it. I'd look around, but.......................the search function frustrates. :lol:

 

[MojoTooth]

The benefit of this one is you get to test drive it before you buy.

Good luck with the GAS!

TRUE, and the reason I was happy about that is I almost bought the one i linked to ( http://cgi.ebay.com/1978-Guild-G-37-NT- ... 6350wt_945 ) looks like it has some honest play wear on it and a few fays later my instructor just whips out one from his collection of guitars like it's no big deal, just been laying around for years. IF he will sell it, I say if because he almost never sells his guitars but I almost convinced him...If he doesn't sell it does anybody have any thoughts on the one above for $679? To me it looks a little bit beat up for that price, but I havent seen too many of them and the only other one on Ebay is $800 with a repaired crack. "Michaels Music" they always seem to have some overpriced gear!

 

[adorshki]

The DCE series guitars had laminate sides, but not the G37.

Strictly in the interests of accuracy and brand knowledge, are you sure about that?
I thought they were basically c/e D4's and D6's.

I'm pretty sure, but not positive. workedinwesterly had something to say about them somewhere in a thread, and I think that was the gist of it. I'd look around, but.......................the search function frustrates. :lol:

Thanks I'll do a little diggin'!
Yeah I know about search and in all honesty I've realized after the fact I've posted incorrect info I was sure about myself ! :lol:

 

[Qvart]

Thanks I'll do a little diggin'!
Yeah I know about search and in all honesty I've realized after the fact I've posted incorrect info I was sure about myself ! :lol:

Beat ya to it! :lol:

 

[crank]

after reading some other posts about the g37 it seems maybe they are better for fingerpicking since the maple sounds so bright? i played it today without a pick and normally i play with a pick at least 80% of the time. I definitely love the D25's because of how warm they sound when played with a pick, so I am going to have to check it out with a pick. Might end up getting the 79 D25m from eastcoastbuzz AND the G37, i figure since my guitar instructor hasnt played the g37 in 10 years he might "loan" it to me, a pay as you play! jaja

first and foremost after selling my Strat I have to pay some bills and see what I am left with!

I have a 1980 G37. I suck at finger picking. I play rhythm and lead on mine with a pick. The laminated arch back definitely gives it plenty of volume - which I like. It's bright tone stands out in the mix when I use it for rhythm with my rock band. And while it does have a bright tone, I find that it cuts through for flat picking, and yet feels mellower to me than a Martin. I've seen them in the$600 range so that sounds reasonable to me. I am prejudiced because I love mine, but I think it's a lot of guitar for the money.

 

[adorshki]

Thanks I'll do a little diggin'!
Yeah I know about search and in all honesty I've realized after the fact I've posted incorrect info I was sure about myself ! :lol:

Beat ya to it! :lol:

You da man! I'll remember that little factoid now! :lol:

 

[adorshki]

I am gonna give the G37 a play with a pick tomorrow, I almos thave to believe he would let me pay half and pay the rest as I go which would allow me to get both the 79 D25 and the 78 G37...and have me all set until the next GAS attack...

You just gotta learn to stop hangin 'round with all them "enablers". :lol:

 

[MojoTooth]

I have a 1980 G37. I suck at finger picking. I play rhythm and lead on mine with a pick. The laminated arch back definitely gives it plenty of volume - which I like. It's bright tone stands out in the mix when I use it for rhythm with my rock band. And while it does have a bright tone, I find that it cuts through for flat picking, and yet feels mellower to me than a Martin. I've seen them in the$600 range so that sounds reasonable to me. I am prejudiced because I love mine, but I think it's a lot of guitar for the money.

my concern is for $679 that one looks pretty beat cosmetically, and the other one that is selling for $800+ has cracks in it, so I am thinking I would be better served to wait for the next one to pop up if I cant get my instructor to sell me his. You saw the one on ebay right? if you look at the pic of the end where the strap button is you can see all kinds of scrapes and dings. And i know that shouldnt matter, all that should matter is how it sounds but seeing as I can't play that one first, I want it to look as nice as the other one did! I really am trying to stop impulse GAS buys.

Or anyone else for that matter $679 look like a decent price for the one listed assuming I can't get the one I played for $600?

 

[MojoTooth]

I am gonna give the G37 a play with a pick tomorrow, I almos thave to believe he would let me pay half and pay the rest as I go which would allow me to get both the 79 D25 and the 78 G37...and have me all set until the next GAS attack...

You just gotta learn to stop hangin 'round with all them "enablers". :lol:

Guilds are a hell of a Drug!