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    Fretboard radius and playability

    I am for sure going to earn my official "Guild Geek" badge with this question. :0) So, the fretboard radius of my exceptionally smooth, effortless and silky playing Yamaha LS-26 is 400 mm (15 3/4"). The fretboard radius of the smaller bodied guitar (not the rejected vintage M-20, diff. guitar)...
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    Truss rod question for a guitar that's had a neck reset

    Oh my my... I am getting into some interesting and uncharted waters. I have a lovely little M-20 from 1965 at home for a three day inspection. The guitar has been fully restored (according to seller who is trustworthy). It has had a neck reset, new bridge, new bridge plate, bone nut, bone...
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    Case Question for a 1960s M-20

    Hello Guilders, It's been a while, but I am currently looking at a lovely M-20 from the mid-60s. Unfortunately, it does not include a hard case, just an after market gig bag. What would be an appropriate hard case that will fit without having to force, or be so big the guitar is swimming...
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    Help Please - I need eyes on this one

    This came up for sale on Reverb. I've messaged for photos and with lots of questions. I'm awaiting a reply. What are your thoughts on this? What do you see that I am probably not seeing? Where is the Hoboken label? Did they build Mark IIs in 1979 or is that a typo? Is it a solid top...
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    WTB Guild Mark I or II in good condition

    Would need to be shipped to California, prefer to not pay a king's ransom, player grade is fine/cosmetics are not important as long as it's structurally sound and doesn't smell weird. No cigarette smoke, no heavy air freshener or dryer sheet smell, please. Original case is a nice to have; not...
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    Guild D-40 $1700 vs Guild D-40 Traditional $2700 (+/-) - what is the driving the price difference?

    I've listened to the YT videos of both flavors of new D-40. They both sound great to my ears. What is the extra $1,000 getting you on the D-40 Traditional? For those who have played both, what differences have you noted? Thanks! PS I should add if one has an edge over the other for finger...
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    Opinions, please

    Apparently, not everyone fancies one of these. This guitar appears to still be for sale. http://mightyfineguitars.com/inventory/guild-d-60-1987-kxhhj Why do you think it might be languishing on the wall? Do you think the price is fair? I am not sure, but I think since MFG is a consignment...
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    Double pick guards - an add on? Original? Wants to be like Porter Wagoner?

    This question has been percolating in my mind a while, and since I've been browsing online for Guild guitars this afternoon (I know, hard to believe!), I'm seeing some maple ones that have the double pick guards. It's not a look I'm immediately drawn to, but it's not repelling me either...
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    Possibly the dumbest guitar question ever, but I'll take my chances

    I'm literally so embarrassed to ask this question... This guitar: https://guildguitars.com/g/x-175b-manhattan-bigsby/ Do you have to have an amp to plug it into? I know you can play it unplugged like an acoustic guitar because it's a hollow body, but if you want it to sound like an electric...
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    So many vintage Guilds in Japan

    Hi, I regularly look for vintage Guild guitars on eBay, Reverb, Craigslist, and pretty much everywhere else. There are so many on eBay and Reverb that say shipping from Japan. Were these especially popular overseas? Has anyone had a guitar shipped from Japan? How was the experience? Thanks! Janine
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