What can you tell me about this T-100-D

[yelemusic]

So this friend was given an old Guild, according to the label inside a T-100-D, serial number 37497.
It certainly looks old, but I didn't get far in searching the serial number. The lists that can be found online, are kinda unclear (or I'm to stupid to read them )

When and where was it built? Hans?

I (and this friend of mine) would totally appreciate some info on this guitar.
It's not in the best of all shapes, especially around the jack (which is missing).
I haven't yet seen it in person, so I can't tell if those blemishes are only cosmetic or not. But it's certainly a great guitar, that deserves being fixed and played again.

Thanks a lot, guys

Here are the pix:

 

[SFIV1967]

Serial number 37497 was built in 1964 (see Hans' book page 46).
As the label would show it was built in Hoboken, NJ.
It has Guild made pickups. See Hans' book page 32.
The bridge top is not original (not a problem I'd say). The rosewood bridge base seems to be.
The tuners also might have been replaced. (again, no problem).
So with the missing output jack the electrics don't work currently as it looks, means somebody needs to remove the wiring harness and resolder an output jack and probably ground wire. Not a big deal but a bit tricky to get the harness out if you never did it before. Not sure if anything else in the wiring harness is missing.
The upper TRC screw is not original (not that anyone would care...).
That's all just my best guess, no guarantee...
Ralf

 

[yelemusic]

Serial number 37497 was built in 1964 (see Hans' book page 46).
As the label would show it was built in Hoboken, NJ.
It has Guild made pickups. See Hans' book page 32.
The bridge top is not original. The rosewood bridge base seems to be.
The tuners also might have been replaced.
So with the missing output jack the electrics don't work currently as it looks, means somebody needs to remove the wiring harness and resolder an output jack and probably ground wire. Not a big deal but a bit tricky to get the harness out if you never did it before. Not sure if anything else in the wiring harness is missing.
The upper TRC screw is not original (not that anyone would care...).
Ralf

Hi SFIV1967, thanks for the info.
Yes, it looks like you are correct with all you said. The big challenge will be of course to source those original parts and retrofit it with them, if one were so inclined. It's not mine, so I don't know. I assume the guy who owns it now, will most like be able to play on in comfortably, because this guitar has always been a player, judging by the wear. And I'm sure it'll play sound awesome!

I do however shy away from repairing the harness. I know it can be done, but it's probably very annoying. On the other hand, since I have never done it before, it's something to learn from for the future.

As soon as I had it in my hands, I will post more pics.

So you're in Bavaria, SFIV1967? So am I (and the guitar, we're both in Munich). We could have a StarfireIV battle, cos I've got one too Only from 1975 though, so she's just a young girl

Anyway, thanks for your input!

 

[SFIV1967]

So you're in Bavaria, SFIV1967? So am I (and the guitar, we're both in Munich).

Same, same! My Starfire IV is currently completely taken apart as I fix a few things on the finish (like the headstock veneer was peeling away) and also I cleaned all parts including the pickups, pots, switch and so on. But I am too busy with work currently to finish the little repair work...It's a slow process...
Ralf

 

[SFIV1967]

By the way, in 1964 it came with a Rosewood bridge and wound G string:

Ralf

 

[yelemusic]

By the way, in 1964 it came with a Rosewood bridge and wound G string:

Ralf

So I think we should find at least an original Rosewood bridge, it just looks better But ultimately that's up to the owner. Whoever owned and played it before must have had his reasons why he changed the bridge to a TOM.

Thanks again for your input! Have fun and success with your SFIV!

 

[SFIV1967]

So I think we should find at least an original Rosewood bridge, it just looks better

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rosewood replacement top pieces for achtop bridges are available from many sources, you just need to be careful that the two studs from the rosewood base aline in the correct distance and that the radius of the fretboard matches the radius of the bridge for the guitar. But any good luthier can adjust this, it's just wood at the end. And it depends what kind of bridge one wants, compensated for use of wound or unwound G string.
Ralf[/FONT]

 

[kakerlak]

I'd bet $5 that the jack is inside the guitar and still properly attached to the wiring harness. Likely, the nut that secures it worked its way loose, fell off and the jack, now loose, it just floating around inside the guitar, still soldered to the rest of the harness. Your friend probably will still find it easiest to buy a new jack, just to get a replacement nut and washer, lol, but ought to be able to skip the soldering steps.

Also, this is all conjecture.

 

[yelemusic]

I'd bet $5 that the jack is inside the guitar and still properly attached to the wiring harness.

Quite likely. It'll be the first thing to check, once I see the axe in person.
I'll keep you posted. Probably not before September though, cos I'll be travelling for the next 2 months.

Thanks for all your replies!

 

[mavuser]

Those are the Guild "frequency tested" pickups used mostly on the S-50 Jetstar and S-100 Polara in the 60s. It's always cool when a hollow body Guild pops up with those pickups. That guitar is going to sound mighty good when you find the jack and plug it in!