D-35, does anyone know anything about it?

[Guest]

Newbie to the group. I'm in need of some help. I found someone who offered to sell me a Guild D-35 for $300. He said it's in great shape. I don't know the year yet, but I will after I go see it today. I can't find any information online about this model though. It seems to be a good deal, but I'm not sure??
Does anyone have any info they can share with me?
Specs... is it all solid wood? Mahoganey?? What do these normally sell for?

Any help would be great
Thanks
Jeff

 

[hansmoust]

Newbie to the group. I'm in need of some help. I found someone who offered to sell me a Guild D-35 for $300.
Does anyone have any info they can share with me?
Specs... is it all solid wood? Mahoganey?? What do these normally sell for?

Any help would be great
Thanks
Jeff

Hello Jeff,

These were produced from 1968 till 1987. Mahogany back & sides and a spruce top. All solid woods! If it's in good condition you will be doing really well at $ 300.00.

Can't tell you more without holding it in my hands!

Good luck!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[Graham]

Hey jz welcome to LTG.

D-35 began production in '68, according to "The Book" Same year as D-25 seems that it was identical to D-25 except that from the very start they had spruce top and mahogany sides from the get go, whereas D-25 was all mahogany until '76.

As for the value, I couldn't tell you. If it's in good shape I would say any Guild is worth at least the $300. Pick it up, play it, get the serial #, listen to it, ask some more questions.

Let us know.

 

[Dr Izza Plumber]

Welcome to LTG!

 

[drowlins]

Welcome! I own a 1982 D-35 sunburst. As stated, solid spruce top, solid mahogony back and sides. It has become my main guitar and is currently in a Neil Young altered tuning. I paid around $580 for it, so if you can scarf one for $300, jump on it!

 

[plaidseason]

If your friend's D35 is in good shape and plays well, then you're having, a really, really good day/week/month. D35s are pretty sweet and well balanced guitars.

 

[GardMan]

Welcome...
Here's a link to a list of serial numbers, by date... so you can determine when the guitar was made:

http://www.dancipsax.com/iserialguildguitar.html

I have two D-35s... a '72 that I bought new in Jan 1973 for $285, and a '78 that I bought second hand for my wife ~1986 (for $225, I think). Both are natural finish tops.

Despite a multitude of nicks, dings, and cosmetic issues, the '72 has (IMO) an exceptional sound. It is as loud, or louder, than any of my other dreads, and has a bright mahogany voice that is well balanced between bass, mid, and treble. It sounds great whether finger picking, flat picking, or strumming.

The '78 also has great projection... but it is built more heavily (you can feel the difference when you heft the two), and pehaps because of that, the sound is a bit less balanced... strong in the mids and treble range, but less strong in the bass. Still, it's a nice playing guitar...

IMO, either would be an absolute steal at $300, and would expect them to go for double that amount (if not more). So, if it structurally sound, plays well, and feels/sounds right to you, I don't think you can go wrong getting a D-35 at that price point.

 

[Bluesbob]

I paid $5oo for my '75...

I also replaced the saddle and bridge pin. So with shipping ($60) I'm out about $600 for mine, which looks practically new, just one noticeable ding on the back. It's important to make sure it doesn't need a neck reset. A straightedge set on the neck between the G and D strings should sit at a point above the bridge.
Check this out: http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musicia ... angle.html
If it bumps into the bridge (not the saddle), the neck probably needs to be reset. This condition really has no correlation with the perceived condition of the rest of the guitar, but more with what temperature and humidity conditions the guitar has been exposed to. Other than that, check for cracks, examine the frets and above all, play it with new strings. If it meets your standards and you enjoy playing it, $300 is a very nice price. Good luck!

 

[Bluesbob]

Better late...

Hey Jeff, I see my post was a little bit after the fact. Did you get the D35?