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2000s Guild D-40 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Fender Corona, Bluegrass Jubilee
Estimated price for orientation: 999 $
Category: Guild Acoustic Design GADF212E A
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Guild Model Year: 2000s Size: Full Size Body Type: Dreadnought Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Material: Mahogany, Spruce String Configuration: 6 String Soundboard Style: Flat Top Model: D-40 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States MPN: Does Not Apply UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, an early 2000s Guild D-40 in excellent condition, with an authoritative and powerful tone. This guitar was built briefly after Fender's acquisition of the Guild company, and based on the limited information available on this transition era, the Corona Guilds consisted of complete kits that were manufactured at the old Westerly factory and assembled in Corona, CA! Very few D-40s were produced in this "blink and you'll miss it" Guild era, and the quality is excellent, befitting Guild's reputation for creating very well braced and roadworthy guitars with a robust and dynamic tone!Guild has been building dreadnought acoustic guitars since 1963, and their instruments are revered for their value, reliability, tone, responsiveness, outstanding projection, and sustain. The Guild D-40 dreadnought has a full-bodied, high volume body style that was developed with an emphasis on string-to-string balance, so that treble, mid, and bass registers project evenly. The result is an incredibly musical and versatile dreadnought. The acoustic guitar's top is solid spruce, offering full balance and projection. The solid mahogany back and sides bring out rich tone, and complement the projection of the spruce top. The Indian rosewood bridge and fretboard produce lasting sustain and tonal clarity.The one-piece mahogany neck has a fairly slender C profile, with frets that show virtually no wear and play comfortably up the neck. The headstock has original Grover Rotomatic tuning machines as well as the "Fender" logo on the back. The Guild label is clearly seen through the soundhole, and the serial number appears to be blacked out from the factory, perhaps in an attempt to not overlap serial number sequences between Westerly and Corona. The guitar also boasts an internal active pickup with endpin 1/4" jack. This pickup (likely Fishman manufactured) is the typical piezo style beneath the bridge, and does a good job of further amplifying the instrument in situations where purely acoustic tones aren't enough!Cosmetically, this guitar is immaculate, with virtually no wear on the spruce top and only faint scuff or two on the back. The internal braces are in great shape and the guitar has no structural wear of any kind. The saddle has plenty of height left for future adjustment as well, and the Indian rosewood bridge sits flush with the top.The original hardshell case is included.Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Guild |
| Model Year: | 2000s | Size: | Full Size |
| Body Type: | Dreadnought | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Body Material: | Mahogany, Spruce | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Soundboard Style: | Flat Top | Model: | D-40 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, an early 2000s Guild D-40 in excellent condition, with an authoritative and powerful tone. This guitar was built briefly after Fender's acquisition of the Guild company, and based on the limited information available on this transition era, the Corona Guilds consisted of complete kits that were manufactured at the old Westerly factory and assembled in Corona, CA! Very few D-40s were produced in this "blink and you'll miss it" Guild era, and the quality is excellent, befitting Guild's reputation for creating very well braced and roadworthy guitars with a robust and dynamic tone!Guild has been building dreadnought acoustic guitars since 1963, and their instruments are revered for their value, reliability, tone, responsiveness, outstanding projection, and sustain. The Guild D-40 dreadnought has a full-bodied, high volume body style that was developed with an emphasis on string-to-string balance, so that treble, mid, and bass registers project evenly. The result is an incredibly musical and versatile dreadnought. The acoustic guitar's top is solid spruce, offering full balance and projection. The solid mahogany back and sides bring out rich tone, and complement the projection of the spruce top. The Indian rosewood bridge and fretboard produce lasting sustain and tonal clarity.The one-piece mahogany neck has a fairly slender C profile, with frets that show virtually no wear and play comfortably up the neck. The headstock has original Grover Rotomatic tuning machines as well as the "Fender" logo on the back. The Guild label is clearly seen through the soundhole, and the serial number appears to be blacked out from the factory, perhaps in an attempt to not overlap serial number sequences between Westerly and Corona. The guitar also boasts an internal active pickup with endpin 1/4" jack. This pickup (likely Fishman manufactured) is the typical piezo style beneath the bridge, and does a good job of further amplifying the instrument in situations where purely acoustic tones aren't enough!Cosmetically, this guitar is immaculate, with virtually no wear on the spruce top and only faint scuff or two on the back. The internal braces are in great shape and the guitar has no structural wear of any kind. The saddle has plenty of height left for future adjustment as well, and the Indian rosewood bridge sits flush with the top.The original hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!