Ok guys, after a night of frustrating dead end searching, I feel I have exhausted Google in my search for information on Madeira guitars. I did find that they were imported by Guild to compete with other companies imports at the time, and that in the beginning the quality was very good. However, most Madeiras I found do not have the same pickguard, nor upside-down Chesterfield logo that mine has. Also, as far as I can tell, most Guilds and Madeiras had a round sticker inside the body. Most Madeiras make mention of Guild in some way on this sticker. Mine does not. It is square, and the only information on it is "Madeira Model A-10:12 Assembled in Korea" with the serial number haphazardly stamped in the upper left corner. The serial number is 08909163. The boarder around the square sticker seems the same as other Madeiras, but the shape is getting to me. I did find one 6 string that has the same headstock logo and square sticker, but no more. Does anyone know if these are like a lawsuit edition, or did Guild pull their support, or what happened? Does anyone know what time period this particular instrument is from? I've had the guitar for about 6 years now, and from time to time, I try to dig up info, but I haven't managed to get anywhere. Any information is appreciated.
Oh, and for my formal introduction, my name is Wes, I am 22 years old, from Kentucky. I've been a musician for around 13 years now, and play bass, guitar, and piano.
Oh, and for my formal introduction, my name is Wes, I am 22 years old, from Kentucky. I've been a musician for around 13 years now, and play bass, guitar, and piano.
