HI Sitka, welcome aboard!
Ya did good asking for feedback before jumping, but maybe you've been quietly reading here for a while and seen the value of asking.
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I'm thinking, compared to what you can get new for $1499.00, I'd be all over that in a heartbeat, assuming neckset** is good and everything else is in good condition like frets, bracing, no cracks, etc.
And yeah that case does look original. EXTRA bonus points.
Those do like original tuners, though, and may need replacement.
Hans recently mentioned that true originals will be hard to come by.
For pricing reference, comparison, here's some threads from member Rick Schmidlin when
he came across a "time capsule" '64 which admittedly is second or possibly even first year, if it hung around the factory for a few months before actually shipping:
http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?191321-1964-D40-s/page3
http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?191430-1964-D40-and-looks-new
http://www.letstalkguild.com/ltg/showthread.php?191560-Orig-Tuners-for-44301
Rick has been thoroughly satisfied with his, last I heard.
Oh, yeah, in case you didn't know, moderators will vet your first few posts so don't fret if your next 3 or 4 posts don't show up right away,. but I bet you'll be on "real time" by the weekend.
In the meantime, hie thee hence and nail down that beauty before somebody else does!
** Not knowing how knowledgeable you are about this stuff, in case you don't know how to check neck angle, see this:
http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Musician/Guitar/Setup/NeckAngle/neckangle.html
It's the single most expensive repair that an old Guild might need, and they have a reputation for being difficult, which is somewhat justified but not a "universal given".
That shop should be aware of how to do it right there, and have a suitably long straightedge to use.
Next most expensive repair is a full refret but lots of folks will settle for getting them dressed, although you can only take that so far before they're just too low.
Good look and bring it back alive!
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