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GUILD | CATALOGS | 1969 Electric Guitars / Basses

Guild 1969 'Electric Guitars / Basses' catalog

Hollow-body guitars and basses

The 1969 Guild guitars brochure was a folded single sheet, making an eight-sided brochure; much smaller in size and length (it only measures 7 1/4" x 3 1/2") than previous Guild literature, but the first in full-colour. This is useful, as it allows the Starfire range to show the standard and custom finishes available at this time. One interesting feature of this catalog is that it contains no Guild solid body guitars. In fact it was produced in a period just after the deletion of the Guild Thunderbird, Polara and Jet-Star, yet before the introduction of the SG-style S-100 and S-50 that would replace them.

The cover features Grateful Dead bassist, Phil Lesh, playing a Cherry Red Starfire bass SF Bass-II

1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog front cover
1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog page 2 - Guild Starfire Deluxe SF-V and Super Starfire SF-VI
1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog page 3 - Guild Starfire II, Starfire III and Starfire IV
1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog page 4 - Guild Starfire SF-XII, SF-bass-I and SF-bass-II
1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog page 5 - Guild CE-100D Capri and T-100D Slim Jim
1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog page 6 - Guild M-75, M-85-I and M-85-II
1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog page 7 - X-175 Manhattan and X-500 Stuart
1969 Guild guitar and bass catalog page 8 - Guild Artist Award

Guild electric guitars and basses

The following Guild guitars and basses are described. Click on the thumbnail images or the model names below to jump to the relevant page.

Guild Guitars:


Guild Starfire V, Starfire VI
Guild Starfire III, Starfire IV
Guild Starfire XII
Guild T-100D, CE-100D
Guild M-75
Guild X-500, X-175
Guild Artist Award

Guild Basses:


Guild Starfire Bass II
Guild M-85 II
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Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Guitar - Black - Used

Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature Guitar - Black - Used

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$730

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1962 Guild DE-500 Duane Eddy guitar

1962 Guild DE-500 Duane Eddy guitar

Huntington Beach, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6800

Excellent first year production 1962 Guild DE-500 Duane Eddy model
Beautiful bright sunburst laminated spruce top , 2 piece flamed maple back
flamed neck and sides of body
All original with guild / bigsby tailpiece
Original Tuners still hold there tune
DeArmond pick ups sound awesome
Everything works as it should
Some slight divots on the 3 lower frets really do not effect play
Super clean comes with original case
Ready to go... more
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One Vintage  Bass Side 30s-50s Grover Sta-Tite USA Guitar Tuner !  Martin Guild

One Vintage Bass Side '30s-50s Grover Sta-Tite USA Guitar Tuner ! Martin Guild

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$36



One (1) Vintage Bass Side '30s-50s Grover Sta-Tite USA Guitar Tuner ! Martin & Guild GUITARS!
As shown - ONE (1) bass side Grover bass side tuner. Good / average condition. Might be able to clean up a bit for a better appearance. Original 1930s-50s GROVER USA tuner - NOT modern repros. Will need fresh lubrication for optimal performance. BEST OF LUCK WITH THE AUCTION!
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VINTAGE GUILD JAZZ BOX GUITAR CASE,  1960 S,   42" X 16" X 5 5"

VINTAGE GUILD JAZZ BOX GUITAR CASE, 1960' S, 42" X 16" X 5 5"

Kaufman, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

42 5'' long
6'' deep
shoulders are12 5''
butt is 16''
(see pics)
will NOT fit a dreadnought acoustic
all hinges work well
one latch is not working. the other 4 work well
lots of players wear on the out side (see pics)
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Vintage 1960s Guild Classical Nylon String Guitar w /  Case! Hoboken, NJ USA!!!

Vintage 1960's Guild Classical Nylon String Guitar w / Case! Hoboken, NJ USA!!!

Santee, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499


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Made In Hoboken, New Jersey USA!
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VINTAGE GUILD  DREADNOUGHT GUITAR CASE,  1960 S,   43" X 16" X 5 " , SOLID

VINTAGE GUILD DREADNOUGHT GUITAR CASE, 1960' S, 43" X 16" X 5 " , SOLID

Trenton, New Jersey, 086**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$149

This is a vintage Guild dreadnought guitar case made in the USA in the 1960's. The interior measurements are: Length - 43 " , bottom bout - 16 " , depth - 5" One hinge on the bottom is broken. Some of the vinyl on the bottom will need to be glued (see photo). Interior good. Pocket good. Thanks for looking and best of luck!
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1979 Guild D-212 Black Dreadnaught 12-String Acoustic Guitar w /  Case #55645

1979 Guild D-212 Black Dreadnaught 12-String Acoustic Guitar w / Case #55645

Glendale, California, 912**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1295

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Vintage Guild X-175 Manhattan HH Blonde Hollowbody Electric Guitar w /  Case

Vintage Guild X-175 Manhattan HH Blonde Hollowbody Electric Guitar w / Case

Hicksville, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2996

Vintage Guild X-175 Manhattan HH Blonde Hollowbody Electric Guitar w / Case
Welcome!Crafted for musicians with a taste for classic aesthetics and exceptional playability, the Vintage Guild X-175 Manhattan HH Blonde Hollowbody Electric Guitar stands as a testament to Guild's enduring quality. Its natural body color provides a versatile look, perfect for any stage or studio setting, while the hollowbody design delivers a rich, resonant sound that's coveted by guitarists
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Guild 1966 Sun Burst T 100 Slim Jim Body & Neck

Guild 1966 Sun Burst T 100 Slim Jim Body & Neck

Glassboro, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$740

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1972 Guild F-112  /  12-string made in Westerly, Rhode Island

1972 Guild F-112 / 12-string made in Westerly, Rhode Island

Collierville, Tennessee, 380**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

Excellent condition 1972 Guild F-112 / 12-stringguitar built in Westerly, Rhode Island from my collection. Serial Number:61607. This all-original F-112 is one ofGuild??s most recognizable guitar ever made. Compared to other 12-stringguitars, the body of the F-112 is more rounded on the lower bout and thebody-size is overall smaller than on most 12-string acoustics. Mahagony-body with solid spruce-top, famous for its full and rich 12-stringsound! The guitar has no damage or other hidden ... more
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1975 GUILD F212XL sn118562 Twelve String GUITAR w /  original case acoustic

1975 GUILD F212XL sn118562 Twelve String GUITAR w / original case acoustic

Bear Lake, Michigan, 496**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$995

It is very good- it is possible the bridge has been reglued looks- like I can see scribe marks-also the saddle has been filed a little- top string closest to your chin has a tiny buzz but new strings may clear that PLAYS very nicely Has the original Guild hard case... more
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Guild B-302 Bass 1979 Left Handed

Guild B-302 Bass 1979 Left Handed

West Newton, Massachusetts, 024**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2664

1979 Guild B-302 Bass looking for a new home. It's got the mojo and looks even nicer firsthand. The bass have no issues and plays really smooth. These are very hard to find specially in that finish. Mahogany neck and body with rosewood fingerboard. OHSC included as well.... more
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1972 USA Guild D40

1972 USA Guild D40

Tiverton, Rhode Island, 028**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Minor cosmetics, but neck is great, frets are great; plays and sounds awesome... more
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1950s Western Auto Truetone Guitar Tube Amplifier Guild 40T - *Read*

1950s Western Auto Truetone Guitar Tube Amplifier Guild 40T - *Read*

Hays, Kansas, 676**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

1950s Western Auto Truetone Guitar Tube Amplifier Guild 40T - *Read
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This 1950s Western Auto Truetone Guitar Tube Amplifier Guild 40T - *Read* is in very good condition. This was rewired in the last 30 years. Currently no sound at all unless I'm testing it wrong. The tubes light / heat up and the power light works. Was sold on reverb a couple years back as working and I bought it from an estate. Back is missing the screws. Measures 16" x 18 5" x 7 " . Weighs about ... more
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MEGARARE Vintage 53 GUILD X-350 STRATFORD 3 Pickup Archtop Guitar HANG TAG !

MEGARARE Vintage '53 GUILD X-350 STRATFORD 3 Pickup Archtop Guitar HANG TAG !

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400


MEGARARE Vintage '53 GUILD X-350 STRATFORD 3 Pickup Archtop Guitar HANGTAG !


I owned this guitar and regrettably sold it 35 years ago - was shocked when I found this hang-tag! Good condition, laminated covering. Light penciled numbers that I assume to be prices
Good condition - POSSIBLY THE ONLY ONE ON THE PLANET!!!

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1985 Guild USA Brian May Signature Guitar Red Quilt Top W / OHSC Hand Signed!

1985 Guild USA Brian May Signature Guitar Red Quilt Top W / OHSC Hand Signed!

Bigfork, Montana, 599**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6999

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1985 Guild USA Brian May Signature Guitar W / OHSC Hand Signed by Brian May
This one is as beautiful as it is rare: the much sought after mid-80's Brian May Signature!
Serial #292
I would say that I have no idea if it is a 1985 or a 1986. There are several experts on these rarities who might know, but the serial # charts that I have seen are probably less than accurate at best. Supposedly there were less than 350 of these made and according to Ron Thorn who IS ... more
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GUILD F212XL 1975 Used Acoustic Guitar

GUILD F212XL 1975 Used Acoustic Guitar

Maitland, Florida, 327**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

With this guitar, I bring to the table what few of the other Guild 12's for sale on EBAY or Reverb have: a recent neck reset with receipt for the work. I'm telling you guys, you can buy one of these 60's or 70's Guild's for a little less, but you are going to be let down by the play-ability. No belly bulge on mine, it's dead straight, and with low action. You can get another 30 years of playing on this without having to mess with it. I had the same luthier install an LR Baggs pickup. Out of the ... more
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Guild 4516-b Electric Guitar Case Vintage 1970S Black Case

Guild 4516-b Electric Guitar Case Vintage 1970S Black Case

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Guild 4516-b Electric Guitar Case Vintage 1970S Black Case

Please see photos there is some damage to the toll X but overall structurally this is a really good condition guitar case. There is no key included but all the latches are in good shape and work great
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Guild Newark St. Collection S-200 Thunderbird ST P90 - Pelham Blue - W / Guild Gig Bag

Guild Newark St. Collection S-200 Thunderbird ST P90 - Pelham Blue - W / Guild Gig Bag

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$670

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Overall Excellent / Mint Condition. Just Set Up with New Strings. Looks, Plays, and Sounds Amazing!! Includes a Guild Gig Bag
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The dual Guild Franz P90 pickups found on the T-Bird ST P90 are perfect for the player looking for that crisp, vintage, single-coil sound, offering plenty of mid-range output that can be driven to a soaring classic rock tone. The T-Bird features a vintage C shape set mahogany neck, and bound rosewood fingerboard with ... more
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Vintage 1967 Guild Starfire I Bass Sunburst With OHSC

Vintage 1967 Guild Starfire I Bass Sunburst With OHSC

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

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Born in 1967, here's this incredible Guild Starfire I   Also born in 1967 would be Kurt Cobain, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Shannon Hoon - sadly, they are no longer with us, but this fine instrument is   It's a thinline semi-hollow body bass with warm, thick, thumpy tones. That is why such great players such as Phil Lesh, Chris Hillman, and Jack Casady have all used one. This simply is an amazing vintage bass!
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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.