Pickup in 1992 D4 NT

[dan.schwie]

Greetings all and thanks for the add. I recently acquired a 1992 D4-E NT from my uncle. Just had it setup and it plays great. The guitar has a pickup installed which I'm guessing is what the 'E' in the model # signifies. Does anyone know what pickup Guild would have been using on these guitars in the early 90s? I don't have an acoustic guitar amp but I plugged it into my 100W Lab Series electric guitar amp and it sounds surprisingly good. TIA.

 

[hansmoust]

Greetings all and thanks for the add. I recently acquired a 1992 D4-E NT from my uncle. Just had it setup and it plays great. The guitar has a pickup installed which I'm guessing is what the 'E' in the model # signifies. Does anyone know what pickup Guild would have been using on these guitars in the early 90s?

Hello dan.schwie,

Welcome! There were several different pickups available as an option, but if there is no battery inside the guitar your D4-E-NT most likely has a Fishman AG-125 transducer.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[plaidseason]

It's surely a Fishman. And it's a decent enough pickup,

 

[plaidseason]

Sidebar: I also love that era of D4s and DCE1s with the satin finish. I like it better than the high gloss or the later hand-rubbed.

 

[gjmalcyon]

Welcome! Sick around- nice folks around here. Much love for the D4 around here.

 

[plaidseason]

Welcome! Sick around- nice folks around here. Much love for the D4 around here.

Repeat: For whatever reason, I'd pick an arch back Guild dread over a Martin D18 or a Gibson J45. It is what it is.

 

[dan.schwie]

Thanks for the kind welcome and information. Much appreciated!

 

[Wilmywood]

Repeat: For whatever reason, I'd pick an arch back Guild dread over a Martin D18 or a Gibson J45. It is what it is.

Archbacks forever! My 1972 G37 is my avatar.

 

[Boneman]

Welcome to LTG, and congrats on a nice D4.

 

[D30Man]

Welcome, Dan. D-4 was my gateway into brand appreciation for sure. It will be a Fishman no doubt.
I put a k&k in mine and it was dynamite! Great gig axe.

 

[tonepoet]

The guitar has a pickup installed which I'm guessing is what the 'E' in the model # signifies.

Welcome to LTG.

The "E" in the model number is for Electric.

I bought one new in 1995. I didn't know it was electric until I was looking around inside with an inspection mirror and saw wires, Huh? I saw a wire going to the strap endpin and saw that it was actually an input jack. Cool! I got more than I had bargained for.

A beautiful sounding guitar. Enjoy!!

 

[The Hawk]

Welcome, Dan.
I'm pretty new here myself. My first Guild brought me here, a D-30 arch back. I really like it. Here's a pic. Mine has an aftermarket LR Baggs blended pickup in it. I haven't been able to find much information about the Duet online or on this forum so far. The Duet II is common, but nothing on this. That said, it sounds really nice and is pretty flexible for messing with the sound. I like it. It is heavy, probably because it's an older model. It adds some weight to the guitar, but I don't mind. I hope you make lots of music with your D-4.

 

[tarheelguild]

Welcome to the group. I have a '97 D55e and I'm sure it has the same under the saddle transducer your D4 has. It's a very, surprisingly hot pickup and sounds great!