Hey everybody! I was hoping to get some sage advice or information from you wonderful folks here. I recently found a well used D-44 at my local shop. The serial number dates it to 1973 and as far as I can tell the production sticker inside puts it in the time where Guild was transferring to the Westerly plant.
I wouldn't consider myself to have a great ear for tone but the guitar did sound a little "tired" with unknown age strings.
I guess my question would be, barring any real damage, (ie. cracks, splits, warping) Could I reasonably expect this guitar to sound great with some time and effort put into it, or do you guys think a guitar can be "past it's prime". The guitar looks to be structurally sound and I can't find anything more on it then some dings.
It's listed for $799 and comes with the original hardshell case. Serial number is 92137. I'll be able to post some photos later once I'm off of my phone and onto a computer. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!
I wouldn't consider myself to have a great ear for tone but the guitar did sound a little "tired" with unknown age strings.
I guess my question would be, barring any real damage, (ie. cracks, splits, warping) Could I reasonably expect this guitar to sound great with some time and effort put into it, or do you guys think a guitar can be "past it's prime". The guitar looks to be structurally sound and I can't find anything more on it then some dings.
It's listed for $799 and comes with the original hardshell case. Serial number is 92137. I'll be able to post some photos later once I'm off of my phone and onto a computer. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!