1974 D-25.

[drunkenguitarist]

Earlier today I got to talking to a local teacher after I noticed that she had a very nice cherry D-25 acoustic.
That thing sounded soo sweet. Kinda like a rich chocolate milkshake. I never got the chance to play it myself, but it sounded very warm and musical.
I would've never guessed that anyone besides myself would happen to own a Guild guitar in a community of only 300+ people (I live way out in the middle of no where).

I got to talking to her as to where and how she acquired it. She told me that she had gotten it at Nashville, TN for only $500.00 about 9 years ago.
Now, what is the general opinion on this particular model?

 

[dreadnut]

Well, there's been lots of discussion here on this one. The D-25 is one of the more sought after Westerly Guilds (at least on this forum) which is interesting because it was their "entry level" acoustic for several years. I believe they also made more of these than any other model. Yeah, they sound great, of course, I'm biased

 

[drunkenguitarist]

I really want one. And I just got paid yesterday. Gah...its so hard to resist. :lol:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=360146451852

 

[dreadnut]

This could be a nice one. Keep in mind this is one of the all mahogany ones, it's going to sound a bit more subtle (so I've heard) than the arch-back spruce top models which came out in '74. (There were only a few with arched backs and mahogany tops during the transition) They then made some more in the early 80's that I would like to have one of, the D-15 and D-16 series, which were arched back with mahogany tops.

I was trying to figure out that carry case when I realized all the tolex had been torn off :lol:

(My D-25 case is not quite that bad, but its held together with bumper stickers)

 

[fredpamm]

My '76 D-25 should be here on Friday Can't wait to play it.

 

[dreadnut]

Oh man Fred

Twin sister to mine, sounds like. Is it a D-25M, C or? What's the serious # on yours, mine is 146147.

 

[fredpamm]

Dread..

It is a D-25-M - serial 137692 - got it off of fleabay. Hope UPS doesn't destroy it...

My buddy has a 73 D-25-m that I always loved. Got my D-212-SB in 81 after getting sick of playing his and wanted a 12 string.

 

[chicagowineguy]

Fred, you are in for one sweet sweet surprise! Mine has serial # 124817, so our guitars are close siblings! My old girl is my pride and joy, and yours is going to make you very happy.

 

[taabru45]

Its Friday......where is it??????? Oops......a little to much empathy there.....well, we know what you'll be doing this weekend...don't we? Enjoy the heck out of your self with the guitars' help. :lol: :lol: Steffan, and be sure to have a new set of John Pierce lights handy, its a good place to start...Thats my Corona, flatback D25, on the left, do I look satisfied?

 

[fredpamm]

It's on the truck out for delivery!!!

Thought about staying home today to see it but thought better of it... First step - a thorough examination, new strings and clean up - then playing the night away!!

I'll post pictures later.

 

[dreadnut]

OK Fred, we're waiting :roll:

What have you been doing, playing that thing ever since Friday?

 

[TonyT]

DAMMIT!!! THEY GOT FRED!!!!

 

[fredpamm]

Sorry Guys - actually have been playing it quite a bit this weekend

First a little cleanup - guitar hadn't been played in a while. Followed some instructions about cleaning up from this site.

Then some new strings - light gauge Martin Marquis (.10-.47)

The guitar sounds just I like imagined it..

Here is the photo.

 

[chicagowineguy]

Yep, there she is! Congrats on the get! Does it need any work, do you think?

 

[kitniyatran]

Congrats, Fred; gotta love a D25!

 

[fredpamm]

Yep, there she is! Congrats on the get! Does it need any work, do you think?

Yes it does need some more clean up and there is a small crack (nothing too bad) on the side. Overall it sounds great and plays pretty well - want to lower the action a touch.

Any recommendations to take it to?

 

[chicagowineguy]

Yes it does need some more clean up and there is a small crack (nothing too bad) on the side. Overall it sounds great and plays pretty well - want to lower the action a touch.

Any recommendations to take it to?

Of course! Tell Steve and Dan that Dave sent you!

http://www.chicagofretworks.com/

 

[fredpamm]

Thanks Chicago...

Looked at the pictures on ebay - no crack evident. Contacted seller and he confirmed no crack - looks like ups issue. he is handling the claim..

 

[5thumbs]

Yes it does need some more clean up and there is a small crack (nothing too bad) on the side. Overall it sounds great and plays pretty well - want to lower the action a touch.

Any recommendations to take it to?

Of course! Tell Steve and Dan that Dave sent you!

http://www.chicagofretworks.com/

If this keeps up they'll have to change the name to chicagoguildworks :lol:

 

[TonyT]

We oughta just all go in at the same time.