Guild Mark II with cedar top?

[gretschbigsby]

I recently came into a late 60's (Hoboken) Mark II with what appears to be a cedar top... Is this possible? I thought it was only spruce on this model. Has anyone run across such a beast?

Thanks!

Bob

 

[hansmoust]

I recently came into a late 60's (Hoboken) Mark II with what appears to be a cedar top... Is this possible? I thought it was only spruce on this model. Has anyone run across such a beast?

Thanks!

Bob

Hello Bob,

Late '60s would be early for a cedar top, but I'm not saying it's impossible. However, keep in mind that the lacquer was tinted a bit and combined with the darker shade that the wood gets after so many years, you might end up with that brownish cedar look.
Can you show me a close-up photo of the front?

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitargalore.nl

 

[gretschbigsby]

Hi Hans... thanks for the info! Here are some pics:

 

[hansmoust]

Hello again Bob,

Looks like spruce to me!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[gretschbigsby]

Thanks Hans.... spruce it is!

I was kind of thrown off by the tinting. Its a beautiful shade for sure.

Bob