Description
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Summary
Finish: Original, with clear overspray over the signature on the treble shoulder.
Body Material: Rosewood
Top Material: Spruce
Body Details: Rosewood back and sides with spruce top. There is a faint Chet Atkins signature on the treble shoulder, which has been sprayed with clear lacquer. There is also a repaired crack on the top of the bass shoulder.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .84″ (1st fret), .94″ (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00″
Nut Width: 1-5/8″
Scale Length: 25 1/2″
Neck Details: Two piece mahogany neck with maple center strip, triangle block inlays, bound ebony fretboard, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is a small replacement piece of binding on the bass side, between the nut and first fret.
Electronics: The guitar is fitted with a K&K passive bridge plate pickup, with endpin jack.
Hardware: The saddle has been replaced. The bridge has been reglued and shaved down slightly.
Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Guild acoustic guitar shows nice aging, with authentic play wear from decades of use. There are pick scratches and wear around the soundhole and pickguard, as well as various small knocks, dings, and scratches on the finish. There is an oversprayed patch on the treble shoulder to protect a signature, and the sides and back show moderate finish wear. The back of the neck is nicely worn in, and is smooth and comfortable to play. There is a small bit of replacement binding on the bass side of the neck, which is mismatched but unnoticeable while playing. The binding on the treble side of the headstock just above the nut is missing.
Modifications/Repairs: -The bridge has been reglued and shaved slightly-A new bone saddle has been made-Repaired crack on the bass shoulder-There is a Chet Atkins signature on the treble shoulder, which has been oversprayed with clear lacquer-Small bit of replacement binding on the fingerboard.
Serial Number: 103003
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The saddle is low as the neck is somewhat underset, but the guitar sets up and plays well. The wide frets are low with light play wear present. The serial number dates the guitar to 1974.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
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