Members Glenn F Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi there, This picture was taken around Christmas, 1976. My brother came into town with this Guild, and I have pleasant memories of it. Anyone know which model it is? Cheers, and thanks! Glenn http://www.putfile.com/pic/8005545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members g6120 Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 I've tried several times but the photo does not come up on screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted April 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Yeah, thanks, I'm on it. Cheers, Glenn Edit: fixed, but photobucket ain't working for me today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Looks like it might be a D-50...those often sound so good that they'll take your head right off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ENDYMI0N Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 I'm not sure about the guitar but I sure would like to get my hands on that shirt and sweater vest! Just kiddin. Not sure of the Guild but it looks like a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Im thinkin d-40 or d-50 tooBut that was def the 70's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted April 18, 2008 Members Share Posted April 18, 2008 Looks like a D50 to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J45dale Posted April 19, 2008 Members Share Posted April 19, 2008 Rosewood Dred, Sitka top, Ebony ffretboard and bridge, black headstock, G-shield, gold tuners, black pick guard, white binding around top and fretboard, why not a early D55 ? I think I have heard the older Westerly built units had no sea shells around the sound hole. Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted April 19, 2008 Members Share Posted April 19, 2008 Rosewood Dred, Sitka top, Ebony ffretboard and bridge, black headstock, G-shield, gold tuners, black pick guard, white binding around top and fretboard, why not a early D55 ? I think I have heard the older Westerly built units had no sea shells around the sound hole.Dale. You may be right about it being a D-55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T.B. Posted April 19, 2008 Members Share Posted April 19, 2008 Rosewood Dred, Sitka top, Ebony ffretboard and bridge, black headstock, G-shield, gold tuners, black pick guard, white binding around top and fretboard, why not a early D55 ? I think I have heard the older Westerly built units had no sea shells around the sound hole. Dale. That's a D55. Dales right about early D55's not having sea shells around the sound hole; I want to say Guild started doing that in 78? Someone in Photo Gear sticky has a D55 like that one.Trina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted April 19, 2008 Members Share Posted April 19, 2008 Check this one out.....'76 D55http://www.lazarbearproductions.com/lbcollection.html#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J45dale Posted April 20, 2008 Members Share Posted April 20, 2008 Glenn F, Check in over at LetsTalkGuild.com for a lot of info on Guild guitars. There are a lot of treads concerning the Guild Flagship...the great D55. Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted April 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thanks for your replies, guys. I wish I could get my hands on a guitar like that one again. I was 16 that year, and I think this was the best guitar I had played up to that point, and probably a few years beyond, too. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted April 21, 2008 Members Share Posted April 21, 2008 He's very lucky to be playing a D-55. D-50's don't have the shield logo. Lucky guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted April 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 21, 2008 I don't think that it belonged to my brother, unfortunately. I think he just borrowed it off someone for the duration of his visit. New ones go for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted April 21, 2008 Members Share Posted April 21, 2008 The D-55 may be the best $2000 USD value on the market. Nothing sounds like it. Nothing plays like it. Compare it with comparably-priced Gibsons, Taylors or Martins and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted April 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 21, 2008 Well, The last thing my hitherto (I've always wanted to use that word) patient and indulgent wife needs right now is me GASing for a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilTwin Posted April 21, 2008 Members Share Posted April 21, 2008 The D-55 may be the best $2000 USD value on the market. Nothing sounds like it. Nothing plays like it. Compare it with comparably-priced Gibsons, Taylors or Martins and see what you think. For the cash, it really is hard to beat.I never really preferred guitars with rosewood back/sides. Only two guitars have been exceptions -- Martin OM-21 and a Guild D-55.There are smooth guitars, and then there are smoooooooooooth guitars. D-55's get the extra o's...and I may be short changing 'em a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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