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Made a quick "snatch & grab" today on a Madeira by Guild C600 classical for $90 from Craigslist.
No case. Highly visible scratch on the top, but not through to the wood. No cracks, bridge lifting or other obvious trouble signs. The plastic roller on on of the tuners is cracked and broken, but otherwise the shiny golden Lyre-topped tuners seem to be in good shape. "Made in Japan" sticker behind the headstock.
Oval-shaped paper sticker just behind sound hole that reads "Madeira -- Model C600 -- adjusted and distributed exclusively by Guild." Faux inlay Navajo blanket-patterned decals around soundhole and up the middle of the headstock in nice shape. The headstock itself is the typical classical design and is kind of scalloped at the top.
No model number in evidence anywhere, either inside or outside the guitar. The paint scheme is natural on the top and a dark rosewood color on sides and back. A double line bisects the back and a single line outlines the back. Also edge lines on the sides both top and bottom.
I will post photos shortly, but in the meantime I could use some information. From what little research I have done today, I understand Madeiras were made for Guild in Japan only up until 1974. Can anyone narrow down the model year further based on this info?
I'd also appreciate it if anyone has knowledge on construction materials, etc.
Finally, any advice on how to string this guitar? Does it have to nylon/gut strings or can it take some light acoustic metal strings like Ernie Ball Earthwoods?
Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise/opinions ...
DSCN3331 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3332 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3334 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3333 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3336 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3342 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3339 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3337 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
No case. Highly visible scratch on the top, but not through to the wood. No cracks, bridge lifting or other obvious trouble signs. The plastic roller on on of the tuners is cracked and broken, but otherwise the shiny golden Lyre-topped tuners seem to be in good shape. "Made in Japan" sticker behind the headstock.
Oval-shaped paper sticker just behind sound hole that reads "Madeira -- Model C600 -- adjusted and distributed exclusively by Guild." Faux inlay Navajo blanket-patterned decals around soundhole and up the middle of the headstock in nice shape. The headstock itself is the typical classical design and is kind of scalloped at the top.
No model number in evidence anywhere, either inside or outside the guitar. The paint scheme is natural on the top and a dark rosewood color on sides and back. A double line bisects the back and a single line outlines the back. Also edge lines on the sides both top and bottom.
I will post photos shortly, but in the meantime I could use some information. From what little research I have done today, I understand Madeiras were made for Guild in Japan only up until 1974. Can anyone narrow down the model year further based on this info?
I'd also appreciate it if anyone has knowledge on construction materials, etc.
Finally, any advice on how to string this guitar? Does it have to nylon/gut strings or can it take some light acoustic metal strings like Ernie Ball Earthwoods?
Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise/opinions ...
DSCN3331 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3332 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3334 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3333 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3336 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3342 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3339 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
DSCN3337 by Guild Dawg, on Flickr
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