hansmoust
Enlightened Member
That particular Guild D-40 with serial # 33401 was completed on Wednesday July 22, 1964 in Hoboken, New Jersey.
These D-40s typically have flat fingerboards that are fairly wide; usually 1-3/4" / 1-7/8".
I was a bit surprised to read Hans' description of the neck geometry, as every Hoboken Guild I can recall playing had the same 1-11/16" radiused fingerboard. (And at various times I've owned an F-20, M-20, M-30, and F-40 from '56-65.)
I agree with Russell...my fingerboard is nowhere near 1-3/4".
I was talking about a D-40 that was part of a particular batch. I was not talking about other models from that same period, although I should add that the early D-50s had the same neck features as those early d-40s
I'm also pretty sure the neck on mine is one piece.
Maybe you should have another close look at the neck of your guitar!
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl