Vintage 1974 Guild D-35 for recording?

LoserGuitarFreak · 31st July 2011

Hey all,

I'm looking to lay down some real earthy acoustic folk tracks and I came across someone selling a vintage 1974 Westerly-built Guild D-35 acoustic guitar with solid spruce top and solid mahogany sides. It is in great condition with the original hardshell case. They are offering $550 but said they are negotiable and I think I should be able to haggle it down to $450 or at least $500. It may be in need of a neck reset soon which may cost another $300-$400 but it seems like it could be worth the investment.

Has anyone had any experience playing or recording these guitars, and is this a good deal?

Thanks!

Old Goat · 31st July 2011

I have a mid-70s D-25 that records very well. I have to eq out some boom at times, but it has a really nice sound.

latestflavor · 2nd August 2011

These things are always on a case by case basis, as workmanship and wood and how the guitar was aged are important, one might be a dud the next might be a real gem.

However, i wouldn't hesitate giving an early 70's guild a whirl, there can be some great value buys.

Having said that, the most important thing first would be if you are definitely after a dread sound for the type of earthy folk you are looking for.

If not, hard to get past that point regardless of the desirability or value in a vintage guitar.

31st July 2011	#1
LoserGuitarFreak Gear interested Joined: Mar 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4 Thread Starter	Vintage 1974 Guild D-35 for recording? Hey all, I'm looking to lay down some real earthy acoustic folk tracks and I came across someone selling a vintage 1974 Westerly-built Guild D-35 acoustic guitar with solid spruce top and solid mahogany sides. It is in great condition with the original hardshell case. They are offering $550 but said they are negotiable and I think I should be able to haggle it down to $450 or at least $500. It may be in need of a neck reset soon which may cost another $300-$400 but it seems like it could be worth the investment. Has anyone had any experience playing or recording these guitars, and is this a good deal? Thanks!

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Old Goat Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Eastern Ozarks Posts: 3,693	I have a mid-70s D-25 that records very well. I have to eq out some boom at times, but it has a really nice sound. __________________ singer/songwriter Soundclick Cdbaby Better a crust in peace than a banquet in a house of contention If they want any more today, they'll have to beat it out of me.

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latestflavor Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2008 Location: bk Posts: 669	These things are always on a case by case basis, as workmanship and wood and how the guitar was aged are important, one might be a dud the next might be a real gem. However, i wouldn't hesitate giving an early 70's guild a whirl, there can be some great value buys. Having said that, the most important thing first would be if you are definitely after a dread sound for the type of earthy folk you are looking for. If not, hard to get past that point regardless of the desirability or value in a vintage guitar.