GUILD D25CH 1976
Description
GUILD D25CH 1976
Guild, an American guitar manufacturer, is renowned as one of the "Big Three" acoustic guitar brands alongside Martin and Gibson.
The "D-25" is a model manufactured from 1968 to 1999, and exists in several variations of body color and specifications. From 1974 onwards, a Sitka spruce top replaced the previous mahogany top. Designed as a high-quality acoustic guitar at an affordable price, it gained strong support among bluegrass players from its initial release. Due to its popularity, the model name was changed to "Bluegrass D-25" around 1978.
The unit we have in stock is a "D25 CH" manufactured in 1976. Among Guild's various production locations, this was made at the Westerly factory, which has enjoyed the longest and most stable popularity. It features a Sitka spruce top and is finished in a vibrant cherry color as the model name suggests.
The "D-25" employs a unique structure different from standard dreadnoughts, with its greatest feature being the arched laminated mahogany back created through heat-pressing. This structure eliminates the need for back bracing, achieving high strength and excellent volume and tonal projection. Until 1974, mahogany was used for the top, sides, back block, and neck; however, from around 1976, the spruce top specification emerged and became popular.
Indian rosewood is used for the fingerboard and bridge. The ornamentation is extremely simple, with no separate veneer on the headstock; instead, the Guild logo in gold is stencil-printed on the intermediate paint layer. The tuning pegs were initially equipped with open-gear type (plate or independent style), but later the Grover Rotomatic became the standard. Three color options were available: Cherry (D-25-CH), Mahogany (D-25-M), and the rare Natural (D-25-NT).
The characteristic headstock logo and simple dot inlays give an overall appearance that is neither overly luxurious nor tasteless. The string action is currently at standard height, and we have performed nut work, bridge corrections, and side finishing to ensure excellent playing condition.
There are several reasons why this model became popular among bluegrass musicians. Compared to Martin and Gibson, it offered an affordable price while providing an easy-to-grip neck, sturdy construction, sound capable of handling forceful picking, and excellent volume and tonal projection. Particularly, its sufficient volume to not be drowned out even when paired with banjos in an ensemble is a significant advantage in bluegrass music.
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【Accessories】Hard case
【Appearance & Condition】Scratches, dulling of parts, and overall vintage-appropriate signs of use are present.
【Truss Rod】Adequate clearance
【Frets】Approximately 60% remaining
【Neck】Straight
【Nut Width】Approximately 43mm
【String Action】At 12th fret: 1st string approximately 1.9mm / 6th string approximately 2.6mm
• If buzzing, muted tones, or other issues that significantly interfere with playability are found, we will always note them. In the absence of such notation, we determine that there are no problems with playing condition.
• Unless explicitly stated as "Original" or "Replacement," we do not make definitive claims regarding specifications or condition.
• Regarding the truss rod, from a product protection standpoint, we only check approximately 45 degrees in both the tightening and loosening directions. (When marked as "adequate clearance," this indicates 45 degrees of clearance in both directions.)
• The content listed is accurate at the time of listing. Changes may occur due to seasonal variations and aging.
• Accessories include only those shown in the photos and noted within the listing page.
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