Guild D4 HR 1997

[mcarter]

I just ordered a Guild D4 HR 1997 from Guitar Center. I have read good things about it on this forum. Supposedly, it is build just like a D25 from the 70s'. I have not been able to find too much info on the D4. It is a very inexpensive. Any thoughts on why? Any other thoughts on this guitar? Thanks mcarter

 

[geoguy]

The D-25 didn't have much bling, but the D-4 has a bit less.

They can be excellent guitars. The letters "HR" refer to a hand-rubbed finish.

 

[mcarter]

The D-25 didn't have much bling, but the D-4 has a bit less.

They can be excellent guitars. The letters "HR" refer to a hand-rubbed finish.

Good thanks, so a satin finish?

 

[wileypickett]

No bells and whistles, but assuming it's in good shape the D4 is a reliable and decent sounding guitar.

 

[geoguy]

I think that a "satin" finish is correct.

 

[plaidseason]

I think that a "satin" finish is correct.

Earlier DCE1s and D4s had sprayed satin finishes (maybe nitro?) The hand-rubbed finishes on the later DCE1s, D4s, and DV4s is little a little less satin-y. It was some kind of "gel" product - explained better by a former Westerly employee somewhere in this forum. And I think it worked well with the arched back. My former hand-rubbed DCE1 was one of the better recording guitars I've owned. No joke, it recorded better than my custom shop F30r-ls. Just the right amount of sustain and projection, and very balanced.

 

[gjmalcyon]

We sometimes characterize the D4 as the "gateway drug" for vintage Guild guitar collecting. Until recently nice examples could be found around the $400 price point, but that's been increasing.

I bought one several years ago for She Who Must Be Obeyed as a Christmas gift, and it is fine guitar.

 

[Andrew79]

I overhauled a severely dehydrated and sorry looking D4 NT-HR a couple of years ago. I learned a lot. Mainly, that they're a fantastic sounding entry-level Guild. Those curved backs (like the one on my D-25) really adds a punch. You won't be sorry.

 

[mcarter]

I overhauled a severely dehydrated and sorry looking D4 NT-HR a couple of years ago. I learned a lot. Mainly, that they're a fantastic sounding entry-level Guild. Those curved backs (like the one on my D-25) really adds a punch. You won't be sorry.

thanks