Hi all,
Iv'e been doing a little comparative price research through vintage instrument catalogs that I've come across on line, just because I love the history side of things. Some guitar prices surprised me- for example how inexpensive (taking into account inflation of course) certain Martin models were in the late 30s/ early 40s compared to what they cost now. and vise-versa on other brands and modles- some are cheaper now than they were then.
But I cant seem to find any pricing info on Guild acoustics in the 1970s. I'd be particularly interested to find out what the list OR even the street price of a Guild F50 and F50R were at some point in the 70s, to compare with a 1977 Martin list price list I've come across. Finding Guild prices 1960 and prior is no problem; they listed the list pricing right in the catalog.
Anyone have any insight? Whether you have an old price list or you remember what you paid new for one of those models, Id appreciate hearing more! I was sent here by the Howard Emerson over at acoustic guitar forum, and was told Hans Moust could probably help!
Iv'e been doing a little comparative price research through vintage instrument catalogs that I've come across on line, just because I love the history side of things. Some guitar prices surprised me- for example how inexpensive (taking into account inflation of course) certain Martin models were in the late 30s/ early 40s compared to what they cost now. and vise-versa on other brands and modles- some are cheaper now than they were then.
But I cant seem to find any pricing info on Guild acoustics in the 1970s. I'd be particularly interested to find out what the list OR even the street price of a Guild F50 and F50R were at some point in the 70s, to compare with a 1977 Martin list price list I've come across. Finding Guild prices 1960 and prior is no problem; they listed the list pricing right in the catalog.
Anyone have any insight? Whether you have an old price list or you remember what you paid new for one of those models, Id appreciate hearing more! I was sent here by the Howard Emerson over at acoustic guitar forum, and was told Hans Moust could probably help!