In the world of hand-built wooden acoustic guitars, some instruments stand out from the pack. This model in particular is one those that the Guild guitar company built its reputation on. Its robust tone and signature warmth is astounding to the player and the listener. This workingman's model is similar to the instrument played by famous players such as Richie Havens, made in the "traditional" way with a real dove-tail neck joint, and gloss lacquor finish. If you're looking for a guitar that will serve you well for many years and which is worthy of handing down through generations, look no further. Specs are listed below.
body:
| Body Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Body Back | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Sides | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Bracing | Scalloped Adirondack Spruce |
| Rosette | Tortoiseshell and ABS Ring |
| Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose in Natural |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 4″ (101 mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 5″ (127 mm) |
| Body Length | 20″ (508 mm) |
| Body Width Lower Bout | 16″ (406.4 mm) |
| Body Width Upper Bout | 11 5/8″ (295.3 mm) |
| Overall Guitar Length | 41.75″ (1060.5 mm) |
| Body Binding | Tortoiseshell |
| Purfling | Black and Cream ABS |
neck:
| Neck Material | 3-piece Mahogany/Walnut/ Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Neck Joint | Dovetail |
| Scale Length | 25 5/8″ (650.9 mm) |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16″ (43 mm) |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12″ |
| Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm MOP Dots |
| # of Frets | 20 |
| Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage Style Open Gear in Nickel with Nickel Buttons, 20:1 Ratio |
| Hardware Finish/Plating | NA |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 5/16″ / 8mm Socket Wrench |
features:
| Bridge | Indian Rosewood |
| Saddle Spacing | 2 1/8″ / 54mm |
| Saddle | Compensated Bone |
| Bridge Pins | Bone |
| Case or Gig Bag | Deluxe Humidified Hardshell Case |
| Endpin | Ivory Colored Plastic |
| Strings | D’Addario EXP16 – Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 – .053) |
| Pickguard | Tortoiseshell |
| Item # | 385-0440-821 |