I've got an '89 D-40 (at least I'm pretty sure it's an '89--serial # is D400573--if this doesn't conform to '89 please let me know.). Seems like Guild using different bracing on the D-40 in different yrs. Anyone know if the '89 has scalloped or shaved bracing. Also haven't been able to find any info on whether the mahogany back or sides are solid or veneer. Great axe in all respects, but I'd like to know abit more about it, so any info on these fronts would be appreciated.