Nightbirds

[Aarfy]

If anyone has or knows one for sale please let me know - looking for an 80s bird and not had luck to date! Thanks!

A

 

[GAD]

As of right now:

1989 Guild Nightbird II | eBay

This 1989 Guild Bluesbird guitar designed by George Gruhn and made in Westerly, Rhode Island. The case is not in as good of condition, I would call it average for its age. I have tried to show all blemishes in the pictures.

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Guild x2000 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Guild x2000 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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https://reverb.com/item/32921905-guild-nightbird-i-1987-in-natural-finish-with-original-case

https://reverb.com/item/26267311-guild-nightbird-gg-usa-1985-fine-jazzy-tone-spruce-top-on-hollow-mahogany-body-rare-weight-3-6-kilo

https://reverb.com/item/34213731-guild-nightbird-x2000-1992

Circa 1985 Guild Nightbird GG Black w/ Original Case | Rivington Guitars | Reverb

Here's a crazy clean and stunning example of an all original circa 1985 Guild Nightbird GG in original Black finish. 10 out of 10 condition. Features deluxe features multi bound body, deluxe inlays, deluxe gold hardware and two original humbucker pickups. This is a real gem and the highest qualit...

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~1989 Guild Nightbird Cherryburst | Guitar Czar's Reverb | Reverb

Here is a strange guitar. This is a ~1989 Guild Nightbird. This guitar is in very good condition and perfect working order. There are some dings and scratches throughout. Overall I'd give it a solid 8/10. The original frets are in good condition and have only minor wear. Please let us know if you...

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I really like that last one since I don't recall seeing such a finish on spruce, but like all of them on the list it's priced too high.

 

[Aarfy]

Woah— thanks, GAD!

I love the third one (it’s in Germany!) I’m no expert but they do seem pretty $$$$.

the headstock variation is incredible— that’s why i love the third; what to my eyes looks the best and has the chesterfield headstock. I will be keeping tabs on that one and my eye on a couple others on your list!
This site is an incredible resource - thanks to all who make it so!

A

 

[hansmoust]

I love the third one (it’s in Germany!) I’m no expert but they do seem pretty $$$$.

Hello Aarfy,

That particular guitar is a Nightbird I. It does not have the original pickups and the control knobs have been changed.
That doesn't make it a bad guitar, but you should be able to find an original one for that price.
If you are located in Europe and seriously interested in one of these Nightbirds, get in touch with me and I may be able to help you out.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[AcornHouse]

Those prices could make me consider selling my Nightbird I. ... briefly ... until I play it.

 

[Aarfy]

Hello, Hans - thanks for your response!

I appreciate that information - I’m based in the US but I’m European so make it back fairly often in more settled times.

If I’m back home and still have not found one by then I may take you up on that offer.

Does anyone happen to know if the nightbirds had a limited run? I read the nightingales had only 82 (maybe) made? Trying to gauge how easy or hard it might be to find an original (although that mostly likely wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me).
aarf.

 

[GAD]

Hello, Hans - thanks for your response!

I appreciate that information - I’m based in the US but I’m European so make it back fairly often in more settled times.

If I’m back home and still have not found one by then I may take you up on that offer.

Does anyone happen to know if the nightbirds had a limited run? I read the nightingales had only 82 (maybe) made? Trying to gauge how easy or hard it might be to find an original (although that mostly likely wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me).
aarf.

While I can't claim it's 100% accurate, here are my notes on Nightbirds: https://www.gad.net/Blog/2017/10/23/gads-guide-to-guild-nightbirds/

 

[GGJaguar]

While I can't claim it's 100% accurate, here are my notes on Nightbirds: https://www.gad.net/Blog/2017/10/23/gads-guide-to-guild-nightbirds/

That's a great overview! It makes me think that the Nightbird line is so fluid that you have to expect the unexpected in terms of factory-original features (i.e. - don't trust the catalog 'cause anything is possible).

 

[Aarfy]

Fantastic, GAD— very useful! Thank you! Sounds like I’m lusting after the right guitar