Greetings! D25 question.

[MikeyFu]

Hello all. I'm new here. What an amazing forum! So much knowledge and enthusiasm. I have a D25 that I bought used in 1977. I was told it was a '75 but serial # doesn't jive with available listings. It's OG 1004 and maybe has BR after it? I can't check as it's in for much needed neck reset, new bridge/saddle, frets. Lots of $$$ but worth it I think. Any info as to it's vintage would be appreciated. I'll post pics when I get it back. Thanks.

 

[hansmoust]

Hello MikeyFu,

Welcome! Your Guild D-25 BR was completed during the year 1970.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
wwwguitarsgalore.nl

 

[MikeyFu]

Hello MikeyFu,

Welcome! Your Guild D-25 BR was completed during the year 1970.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
wwwguitarsgalore.nl

Wow! That was quick. Thank you Hans for the info and the welcome ! It says Hoboken. Do you think that is accurate?

 

[hansmoust]

It says Hoboken. Do you think that is accurate?

No, that particular guitar was made in Westerly, RI. At that point in time Guild was using up the old labels with the 'Hoboken' address.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[walrus]

40 minutes to get all your questions answered, MikeyF! Welcome to LTG!

walrus

 

[MikeyFu]

No, that particular guitar was made in Westerly, RI. At that point in time Guild was using up the old labels with the 'Hoboken' address.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

Ok. That's interesting. Thank you again for the information Hans.

 

[MikeyFu]

40 minutes to get all your questions answered, MikeyF! Welcome to LTG!

walrus

I know right? Incredible ! Thank you for the welcome.

 

[adorshki]

Wow! That was quick. Thank you Hans for the info and the welcome ! It says Hoboken. Do you think that is accurate?

HI Mikey, welcome aboard!

Re dollars spent on refurb work: I like the old "Could you buy a new guitar that sounded as good for the money you're putting into it now?" justification. And would that guitar have enough intrinsic value to be worth the refurb in 40 years?

Even if you're not sure whether the expense was justified except for sentimental value, I suspect when you get it back you'll feel it was money well spent.

When I got the 2nd refret on my D25 a few years back, it felt just like new again, was a delight. So good I actually decided to save it for those moments when I "just had to gotta have the D25". Plus it's got all those years of playing in on it now to boot.

Keep us posted!

 

[mavuser]

hi I currently have three of those, including OG 590 and OG 1050...definitely worth the money to repair! especially if the neck/headstock have never been cracked in half.

the original owner may have purchased it new in 1975, even if it is a 1970 build.

 

[beecee]

hi I currently have three of those, including OG 590 and OG 1050...definitely worth the money to repair! especially if the neck/headstock have never been cracked in half

Is that a common issue? Gotta look at mine more closely when I get home tonight.

 

[MikeyFu]

HI Mikey, welcome aboard!

Re dollars spent on refurb work: I like the old "Could you buy a new guitar that sounded as good for the money you're putting into it now?" justification. And would that guitar have enough intrinsic value to be worth the refurb in 40 years?

Even if you're not sure whether the expense was justified except for sentimental value, I suspect when you get it back you'll feel it was money well spent.

When I got the 2nd refret on my D25 a few years back, it felt just like new again, was a delight. So good I actually decided to save it for those moments when I "just had to gotta have the D25". Plus it's got all those years of playing in on it now to boot.

Keep us posted!

Yeah I thought about it for a long time. I bought it as a replacement for one that was stolen in a home burglary. I always liked the way it sounded and played. Also my boys both learned to play on that guitar. I believe they're undervalued. I've got a couple of Martins and I feel the Guild is right up there with them. Thanks for the input. I will definitely follow up when it's finished.

 

[MikeyFu]

hi I currently have three of those, including OG 590 and OG 1050...definitely worth the money to repair! especially if the neck/headstock have never been cracked in half.

the original owner may have purchased it new in 1975, even if it is a 1970 build.

Hi. Wow three siblings! The guitar is solid. No cracks or breaks ever. When I brought it to the guy doing the work he went over it carefully. No loose braces, no cracks in top/sides/back. It's got some scars for sure but not as many as I do ! I'm glad I decided to do it. Especially after hearing from the folks here. And yes the original owner may have purchased it in '75. I'm looking forward to getting it back.

 

[adorshki]

Yeah I thought about it for a long time. I bought it as a replacement for one that was stolen in a home burglary. I always liked the way it sounded and played. Also my boys both learned to play on that guitar. I believe they're undervalued. I've got a couple of Martins and I feel the Guild is right up there with them. Thanks for the input. I will definitely follow up when it's finished.

That's how I discovered mine! (After being given the tip by a lifelong buddy)

And yeah most of us believe they're undervalued, too, a mixed blessing, but prices have been creeping up lately, have you checked the market recently? That refurb work may look like an even better deal.

 

[Br1ck]

I did the same work with my 70 D 35. Never regretted it. I play one of my three main guitars, one at a time, until I get a notion to play another. The Guild D 35 goes an average of three weeks, while my Martin and the Texan last about two. It's all about playablety I think.

I too had to have Hans explain the label to me.

 

[MikeyFu]

Well here it is. Picked it up today. Neck reset, new frets, new bridge and saddle. Sounds wonderful (always has). Plays beautifully. Ready for another 51 years. Fine work by Matt Powell of Powell Guitars, Staten Island NY. Very pleased with the results.

 

[chazmo]

That's wonderful! Those early flat-back D-25 BRs are a fairly short-lived breed. I wonder how they compare, sound-wise, to the new D-20s coming out of Oxnard.

Anyway, GREAT, Mikey!!!! Congrats!