Single pickup electrics. Page seven shows two variants of the Guild M-65 Freshman: the regular 24 3/4" scale Freshman, and the 22 3/4" scale Freshman M-65-3/4. Of course the scale is 2" shorter, but the M-65-3/4 is not really a three-quarter size guitar: the body dimensions are identical for all M-65s: 13 1/2" wide x 17 1/4" long x 2" deep. Also shown are the full body non-cutaway X-50 Cordoba, and its thin body equivalent, the T-50 Cordoba "slim". All guitars shown on this page were available in Sunburst and Blonde finish, with Cherry Red also available for the Freshman.
The M-65 Freshman was described as follows:
This Freshman model has the professional 24 3/4" scale, with the hollow body construction that-makes possible exceptional resonance in a guitar of its small size and light weight. Body size is only 13 1/2" wide by 17 1/4" long by 2" deep. The instrument weighs only 5 lbs. Fast-action mahogany neck has adjustable neck rod, ivoroid-bound rosewood fingerboard and pearl position markers. Back and sides are of imported mahogany. Maple top is bound with white ivoroid. Has built-in Guild "Frequency Tested" pick-up with separate tone and volume controls. Individual string adjustment screws assure tonal balance throughout. Luxurious nickel-plated tailpiece and accessories. Guild EA-610 Strings.
1963 US prices for these guitars were as follows: Freshman M-65 $220 (all finishes); Freshman M-65-3/4 $199.50 (all finishes), Cordoba T-50/X-50 $169.50 (Sunburst), $179.50 (Blonde)
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