All Guild dreadnoughts offered in the 20th century and the differences between them?

[rscottmurray]

I'm still stumbling across model numbers I never knew existed, and having a hard time finding a place online that lists them all and describes the differences?

I appreciate all the knowledge here.

 

[mushroom]

That’s a big question!

You can try Hans book which will get you someways. Some other people here may have a database?

 

[ReevesRd]

GAD's Catalogs might be a good place for you to start.

https://www.gad.net/Blog/guild-guitar-catalogs/

I still use his blog as a reference. I'll warn you, this is a deep rabbit hole. Have fun!

 

[SFIV1967]

...and having a hard time finding a place online that lists them all and describes the differences?

Here you go:

Guild Six string Dreadnaught Models: 1963~2000 (Hoboken, Westerly, and a little more)...

Frono suggested that I post my list of dread models as a "Blog," so that they would be more accessible to other LTGers, without having to search through the entire LTG archives... so here it is! In future installments, perhaps I'll add my summary of Guild dread bracing, and more about my foray...

letstalkguild.com

Ralf

 

[Guildedagain]

Why stop at dreadnoughts?

 

[12 string]

And why stop at 6 strings?

 

[Peter Z]

And why stop at Guilds?

Of course, Guilds deserve the pole position… but still!

 

[GardMan]

And why stop at 6 strings?

In response to some discussion I added a list of dreadnaught 12ers (thru 1997) to the list in 2021, and highlighted all the arched-back models in 2022...

 

[walrus]

What's amazing is that @rscottmurray can post that thread title and get multiple answers! LTG rules!

Just a quick Geezer lament. It was easier in the old days. You found a guitar that you loved and you bought it. Your hands and ears made the decision. The only rabbit hole was your local music store.

walrus

 

[ReevesRd]

list of dreadnaught

Creating an accurate list of dreadnaught models is not a quick process. I, for one, appreciate the time and effort.
Thanks, Dave!

 

[rscottmurray]

plenty to dig into here. thanks everyone!

 

[Westerly Wood]

I'm still stumbling across model numbers I never knew existed, and having a hard time finding a place online that lists them all and describes the differences?

I appreciate all the knowledge here.

welcome to Guild.
I think Guardman has done the best job I have ever seen at encapsulating Guild acoustic model #s over the eras.

 

[Brick]

In response to some discussion I added a list of dreadnaught 12ers (thru 1997) to the list in 2021, and highlighted all the arched-back models in 2022...

I saw that -- great list and resource, thank you!

 

[highwayman]

Wow! This is more than one could wish for. Thanks a million!!

 

[davismanLV]

Also this site may have some value.

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