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Guild advertisement (1978)

Guild B-302. Makes You Glad You're A Bass Player

Guild B-302 bass

The greatest bass we've ever built, with everything you want for the way you play today! Long-scale curved fingerboard. Wide frets. New solid brass bridge/tailpiece for perfect intonation. New double pick-ups. And a comfortable shape. Even more! Ash body and maple neck, as illustrated, on the B-302A. Fretless fingerboard no extra charge. Available wired for stereo. Or left-handed. At Guild, one success follows another. Because we're in tune with today's players and what they need.

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Vintage Guild Aristocrat (M75) 1959 Era

Vintage Guild Aristocrat (M75) 1959 Era

Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 433**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3877

For Your Consideration we are offering this fine Guild Aristocrat from the late 50??s era. The guitar is original with one exception. We had the original neck inlays replaced as the originals are in a small plastic bag (included) near the headstock pic . The original inlays had dried and shrunk lifted and made the guitar unplayable. We also had a piece of trim layed back into place . The guitar plays and sounds amazing. The weight is phenomenally lite. The case is original to the guitar and ... more
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Guild Madera A 30 M Acoustic Guitar VGC

Guild Madera A 30 M Acoustic Guitar VGC

Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 433**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$327

70??s - 80??s era Guild Madera A 30 M Acoustic guitar . Sounds Great & Plays Great . Nice Smooth Tones with accents of mid ranges. New set of strings will help tonal qualitatively. Thanks for your viewing time today and good luck to our bidding community.
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Guild Acoustic Bass B50 NT 1976

Guild Acoustic Bass B50 NT 1976

Northridge, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

With an 18 inch lower bout & 6 &3 / 4 inch depth at heel=This is the monster sounding Deep Acoustic Bass.
As you can see, the top has a CRACK going down the middle and Two more CRACKS on the Right side of the top. Does not seem to effect the sound.
Lots of scratches on the top, sides and back. Please look carefully. However the photographs do not reveal all of the scratches. While there are lots of scratches none of them are deep enough to go through the body.
No case no ... more
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Vintage 1970 Guild F112-NT 12 String Acoustic Guitar Natural Finish w / Guild Case

Vintage 1970 Guild F112-NT 12 String Acoustic Guitar Natural Finish w / Guild Case

Madison Heights, Virginia, 245**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Used with normal wear dings etc plays great and sounds even better full sound that that you expect from guild one of the best 12 strings ever made comes with hard original case and a bill Lawrence pu for soundhole case is missing 1 latch but does not affect ability to protect gtr
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1962 Guild T-100 electric hollow body guitar with vintage Franz style P90

1962 Guild T-100 electric hollow body guitar with vintage Franz style P90

Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2950

This vintage original 1962 Guild T-100 is all original and sounds and plays like a dream. This is the nice early version with the P-90 type pickup (Franz P-90) and it sounds fantastic. Super warm tone. Neck has a great vintage feel and plays real well all the way up and down. I??ve never played a guitar that stayed in tune so well. The guitar is all original. A wonderful rare vintage hollowbody Guild for a reasonable price.

Originally purchase and set up from Rivington Guitars ??The ... more
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1963 Guild S-100 Polara no reserve

1963 Guild S-100 Polara no reserve

Fort Washington, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999

Vintage first year of production 1963 Guild S-100 Polara guitar. The electronics work as they should and the truss rod works as it should. Please review pictures and ask all questions for cosmetics. The guitar has scratches dents and finish ware. No fret buzz but the upper frets show ware. The case shows ware and the middle clasp needs repair. The guitar has a relic look and is a player. The vintage all Mahogany body and neck along with the vintage original electronics and pickups ... more
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Guild X-79 Black Electric Guitar Rare Heavy Metal 80s Twisted Sister Blood Storm

Guild X-79 Black Electric Guitar Rare Heavy Metal 80s Twisted Sister Blood Storm

Amherst, Massachusetts, 010**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1499

This auction is for a mysterious black Guild X-79 electric guitar, and its matching, original hard case. It's the only one I've ever seen, in pictures or in person, with this configuration and paint job. Have been told it's not a prototype, but it is certainly a rarity. According to the serial on back, Guild's reference file suggests this is one of less than a hundred X-79 guitars built sometime between 1984 and 1989
There is some common wear for gear from the '80s ?? scuffs, scratches, ... more
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Vintage GUILD Acoustic Guitar Cherry Burst, 1967, D25

Vintage GUILD Acoustic Guitar Cherry Burst, 1967, D25

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 708**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

This vintage GUILD acoustic guitar in cherry burst finish, model D25, is a true gem for any musician or collector. Made in 1967, with 20 frets, new 6 string configuration, and a truly amazing clean acoustic sound, it's perfect for any style of play. The brand GUILD is well-known for their high-quality instruments, and this vintage piece is no exception. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this GUILD acoustic guitar is sure to impress. The cherry burst finish gives it a ... more
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Vintage Guild T-100 Slim Jim Electric Hollow Body Guitar *NO RESERVE* *LOOK*

Vintage Guild T-100 Slim Jim Electric Hollow Body Guitar *NO RESERVE* *LOOK*

Toms River, New Jersey, 087**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$128

Up for Sale Today:
Vintage Guild Slim Jim Electric Hollow Body Guitar
T-100
Guitar is Pre-Owned
Shows heavy wear from age / use
There are multiple chips in the body
The wood piping around the body is missing on the top of the body
There are multiple deep scuffs / scratches throughout the entire guitar
There are some small cracks on the bottom of the guitar
Guitar still functions
Sold AS IS
Please see pictures for more details and feel free to ask any ... more
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1967 GUILD STARFIRE XII 12 STRING

1967 GUILD STARFIRE XII 12 STRING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 152**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

1967 GUILD STARFIRE XII 12 STRING SEMI HOLLOW BODY, TOBACCO SUNBURST. COSMETICALLY IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, A FEW SMALL CHIPS, SMALL CRACK WHERE THE TOP MEETS THE CENTER. TUNERS ARE REPLACEMENT SPERZALS. THE ORIGINAL FLOATING BRIDGE HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A TUNOMATIC POST STYLE WHICH INSONATES AND STAYS IN TUNE MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL. THE PICKGUARD WAS REMOVED AND THE HOLES FILLED. LOTS OF LIFE IN THE FRETS. THIS IS A PLAYER, THOSE OLD FILTERTRON PICKUPS JUST SOUND SO GOOD. YOU ARE GOING ... more
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Vintage 1968 Thunderbass By Guild 45 Watt All Tube Amplifier Head ~ Black Tolex

Vintage 1968 Thunderbass By Guild 45 Watt All Tube Amplifier Head ~ Black Tolex

Collingswood, New Jersey, 081**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

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Guild Guitars Westerly Collection F-150CE Cordoba F150CE F-150 China

Guild Guitars Westerly Collection F-150CE Cordoba F150CE F-150 China

South Vienna, Ohio, 453**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Beautiful guitar.... more
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1955 Guild X150 ??Savoy?? Archtop

1955 Guild X150 ??Savoy?? Archtop

Fredericksburg, Virginia, 224**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3600

This is an early ?made in New York?? Guild X-150 ?Savoy?? from approximately 1955 as Guild moved to Hoboken in 1956. It features a 17?? lower bout and 25 5?? scale length, laminate spruce top and maple back and sides and single P-90 style pickup. The guitar has had its binding repaired and aged professionally so it looks natural to the age of the guitar. The guitar plays great and has a superb acoustic as well as electric sound. Aside from the binding it appears all original with no issues or ... more
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Guild X-350 Stratford Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Scarlet Red

Guild X-350 Stratford Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Scarlet Red

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1439

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1963 Guild Thunderbird S-200

1963 Guild Thunderbird S-200

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6095

SKU:(GUE0194)
1963 GuildThunderbird S-200, Cherry Red finish, Raremodel, Two fine sounding original Guild humbuckers, 1 & 11 / 16 inches wide at the nut, Built instand, Vibrato, Cool instrument, VG+, Original hard case, $6, 095
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1965 Guild S-100 Polara Vintage Electric Guitar Cherry Red

1965 Guild S-100 Polara Vintage Electric Guitar Cherry Red

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Up for sale, a 1965 Guild S-100 Polara in excellent condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a professional refret and carved bone nut. Introduced in ?63 and marketed to the ??modern technician, ?? these weird and wonderful guitars were produced in the USA at Guild's Hoboken, NJ factory. With its unconventional contours, Hagstrom-made hardware, and built-in kickstand, this unique instrument could only have been birthed in the 1960s
Featuring mahogany body and neck ... more
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1973 Guild Jetstar JS-1 fretless Cherry

1973 Guild Jetstar JS-1 fretless Cherry

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1399

Just in is this great 1973 Guild Jetstar JS-1 Bass Guitar
Quick details
Weight 7 6lbs
Nut Width 1 9 / 16th
Depth at 1st fret 0 88
Depth at 12th Fret 0 96
This JS-1 is A great playing and sounding bass that has some great modifications done to it. It was made fretless at some point. The bridge was also upgraded to A badass bridge which is way better then the original
There is an extra hole added from a removed Strap button on the upper horn(pictured)
The body is free ... more
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1959 Guild T-100D Slim Jim Vintage Electric Guitar w /  Franz Pickups & Case

1959 Guild T-100D Slim Jim Vintage Electric Guitar w / Franz Pickups & Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

Up for sale, a 1959 Guild T-100D "Slim Jim" thinline hollowbody in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An early and rare T-100D and one of the first made at Guild's Hoboken, NJ factory, this hollowbody features a full 16" lower bout, arched maple top, and a pair of original Franz single coil pickups, which have much in common with a P-90 in terms of output and tonal characteristics. The tone is detailed and clear, with great midrange ... more
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1959 Guild T-100 Slim Jim Electric Guitar

1959 Guild T-100 Slim Jim Electric Guitar

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 495**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

1959 Guild T-100 "Slim Jim" hollow-body electric guitar.
Serial number: 9492
If you are interested, please contact me and I can Facetime you and go over entire guitar before purchase
I want to make sure you understand the condition of the guitar (there are some blemishes)
The guitar is lovely to play. Nothing wrong with it.
Guitar comes with new hard-case
Regards,
Anthony
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DE ARMOND BY GUILD ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC X-155

DE ARMOND BY GUILD ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC X-155

Spring, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1350

This is one of a kind DeArmond X-155 jazz guitar that has been played so little it still has the original strings and I could list it as an open box because it has probably been played 10-15 times if that much. This guitar has been kept in exceptionally good condition in a non-smoking environment, it looks almost as a brand new guitar and has the same beautiful rich, warm sound of a much more expensive Guild guitar. These DeArmond guitars were manufactured in Korea when they were under the ... more
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1971 Selmer guitar catalogue

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1968 Selmer guitar catalogue

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1971 Commodore N25 (Matsumoku)

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1960 Hofner Colorama II

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1971 Epiphone 1820 bass (ET-280)

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1981 Gibson Marauder

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1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

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1981 'Gibson Specials' Pre-Owners Manual

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1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bass

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1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

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1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.