Hello:
I have recently purchased what appears to be a 1956 Guild D-40 according to a serial # dating guide that I found online.
I know nearly nothing about this apparently vintage guitar and have been looking for some idea of the market value if it is in fact a very old D-40. .
To me it appears to be in decent condition with some normal minor signs of wear and the neck may need a little adjustment. It has a great sound even with the old strings that are definitely in need of replacement.
The serial # is AJ-2861 on the tag inside that says it was made in Hoboken NJ. The serial # is also stamped into the back of the headstock.
As I have looked around at different sites I do not see any comments or information referencing a Guild D-40 from the 50s.
If anyone here could enlighten me regarding what this guitar might be worth that would be appreciated. Thanks and best regards.
I have recently purchased what appears to be a 1956 Guild D-40 according to a serial # dating guide that I found online.
I know nearly nothing about this apparently vintage guitar and have been looking for some idea of the market value if it is in fact a very old D-40. .
To me it appears to be in decent condition with some normal minor signs of wear and the neck may need a little adjustment. It has a great sound even with the old strings that are definitely in need of replacement.
The serial # is AJ-2861 on the tag inside that says it was made in Hoboken NJ. The serial # is also stamped into the back of the headstock.
As I have looked around at different sites I do not see any comments or information referencing a Guild D-40 from the 50s.
If anyone here could enlighten me regarding what this guitar might be worth that would be appreciated. Thanks and best regards.