1976 G-37 blond

[bobouz]

After owning four Guilds in the '70s (all purchased new), I drifted away to short scale Gibsons & Martins for many years (mostly Gibsons), and I still greatly enjoy them. But all of a sudden, in the past six months I've rediscovered my inner Guild, and what a fun ride it's been - capped in the last 24 hrs by the delivery of a blond '76 G-37.

The G-37 reminds me why throughout the '70s I felt Guild was by far the best buy on the market. I've yet to put my preferred strings on, but even the dead ones that are on there can't hide the percussive maple-driven tone lurking within.

In Gruhn speak, it's condition would be rated as extra-fine, and it remains structurally sound throughout. Solid maple sides & arched maple back, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard & bridge.

For anyone who hasn't tried one, the dread body with an arched maple back is quite interesting. This particular guitar, both for what it is and for the memories it stirs, is a keeper & has found an appreciative home.

 

[killdeer43]

Congrats on the G37. Sounds like a happy return to Guild for you. :applouse:
If you've been around here for a while, you know how much we love pics....have any to share?

Enjoy,
Joe

 

[davismanLV]

It's always good to rediscover Guild. And a big, maple, arched-back dread is a winner all around!! I'm extremely fond of mine! If you posted some photos of this new (to you) guitar, we wouldn't hate it. Not at all! :encouragement:

 

[Neal]

Yes, photos, please. And congratulations.

I own a '74 G-37, and couldn't agree with you more.

I am interested in comparing your guitar to mine, and seeing how much, if any, the build changed during that two-year span. I know at some point, the neck went from mahogay to maple, and the headstock went from the simple silkscreen Guild logo to an inlaid Chesterfield, but I think that took place in '77.

The early Westerly years were an interesting time in Guild's development, as they also tinkered with, among others, the construction of the D-25.

Neal

 

[bobouz]

I am interested in comparing your guitar to mine, and seeing how much, if any, the build changed during that two-year span. I know at some point, the neck went from mahogay to maple, and the headstock went from the simple silkscreen Guild logo to an inlaid Chesterfield, but I think that took place in '77.

Many thanks for the congrats!

Sorry that I'm photo challenged, but I can do them via email if sent a PM (soon as I take some insurance pics).

Neal, mine is like yours. Gruhn's book says the changes were made circa 1976, but this guitar is a '76 according to his serial number guide, and it still has the mahogany neck without the Chesterfield. So possibly the change occurred in late '76 or '77 as you mentioned.

One interesting thing I did note while perusing the inside, is that the bridgeplate is rosewood - something I didn't recall from my earlier Guild days. Although many consider them to be tonekillers, I try to never judge a guitarbook by it's cover. One of the more satisfying instruments I've ever owned tonally was a 1970 Martin 00-18. Rosewood bridgeplate & theoretically a down period for Martin, but it didn't matter one little bit!

 

[Big-Al]

I'm no expert on Guild guitars, but the Guild maple dreadnoughts I've played have been absolutely wonderful. If it sounds good it is good.

 

[dapmdave]

Sounds like you landed a winner! I know I love my Guild maple dred.

 

[mario1956]

Need visual stimulation.....pictures, pictures, pictures..............

 

[bobouz]

Need visual stimulation.....pictures, pictures, pictures..............

Sorry I've never done pics, but as mentioned, I know how to do email photos.

A week into it & with new strings, it's a very enjoyable guitar, with plenty of punchy maple goodness!

Edit: Found that the '76 catalog specs show the mahogany neck & non-chesterfield headstock.

 

[txbumper57]

Sorry I've never done pics, but as mentioned, I know how to do email photos.

A week into it & with new strings, it's a very satisfying guitar, with plenty of punchy maple goodness!

To post photos here on LTG you need to upload them to a site like Imageshack or Photobucket. Once you have uploaded them you can right click on the photo while viewing it and it will give you an option to "copy image URL". After you have copied the image URL and you are ready to post on LTG you can click on the Picture Frame in the top menu of the posting window and it will give you a space to paste the image URL. Paste it and click ok. You have posted a pic! The site will allow you to add up to 8 photos per post. I as well as others would love to see photos of your new Guild! Congrats and I hope this helps.

 

[bobouz]

tx - Thank you for the instructions.

I swear I'll learn how to post pics when I retire
(in eleven months - not that I'm counting the days!).