Fake?

[kevinklien90]

I got this guitar at a yard sale, and I was wondering if it is authentic. I was looking for more info on this guitar, but I didn’t find much to compare (all other g37’s had noticeable differences). Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

 

[krysh]

Looks legit to me, maybe a 1979 G30 in blonde with a mistake in the label?.

 

[hansmoust]

Hello Kevin,

Welcome! What you have is a blonde finished Guild G-37 from 1979. Without actually holding the guitar in my hands I can't tell you anything about the structural integrity and playability of the instrument, but it conforms completely to the model specifications of that particular period.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[krysh]

and I stand corrected.

 

[SFIV1967]

Welcome to LTG!
Here is the Mar 1, 1979 price list entry (US$) and a catalog page from 1980 showing the model (I don't know a 1979 catalog):





Ralf

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

I got this guitar at a yard sale, and I was wondering if it is authentic. I was looking for more info on this guitar, but I didn’t find much to compare (all other g37’s had noticeable differences).

What noticeable differences?

Here's my G-37:



Looks the exact same.

 

[3C4S]

at a yard sale

Kevinlien90, How lucky...Might as well go play the lottery today...I tried to get a 1980 G37 a month ago, but seller was squirrely. Ended up getting a JF-30 instead...Even it it needs some work, I bet it will be worth it for what you likely paid...I see you are new to the forum, so welcome...The folks here are very knowledgeable and are quick to offer insight to Guild (and other guitar) questions...Dave

 

[hansmoust]

What noticeable differences?

Mahogany neck, 3-pc. maple/mahogany neck, 5-pc. maple/mahogany, no Chesterfield/ Chesterfield inlay and other small details.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Ahh, nothing like the feeling of a good Hans'ng!

 

[Cougar]

I got this guitar at a yard sale....

Score! Nice acquisition!

 

[Br1ck]

Of all the guitar brands, Guild is the least likely to be faked. Not enough money in it.

 

[Westerly Wood]

Nice score!

 

[chazmo]

Of all the guitar brands, Guild is the least likely to be faked. Not enough money in it.

You would think that's true, Br1ck, but we've seen our share.

 

[Christopher Cozad]

Yard Sale? I want to come play in your yard! The yards around here don’t have anything like that.

What a great find! Congratulations.

 

[kevinklien90]

Yard Sale? I want to come play in your yard! The yards around here don’t have anything like that.

What a great find! Congratulations.

I don’t go to yard sales, so I was surprised to see a guitar on my first one. The guitar was hidden in a cheap beat up case, and I was shocked to see a Guild when I opened it. Beginners luck, I guess.

 

[kevinklien90]

Thanks everyone for the helpful information and for the welcome!

 

[Boneman]

Welcome to LTG!, wow, seems nice vintage Guilds are sprouting up everywhere these days. A very nice find indeed, congratulations and a HNGD to you.

 

[adorshki]

I don’t go to yard sales, so I was surprised to see a guitar on my first one. The guitar was hidden in a cheap beat up case, and I was shocked to see a Guild when I opened it. Beginners luck, I guess.

The teeth you hear gnashing are mine.

 

[West R Lee]

Have you strung her up yet Kevin. I'd like to hear/read a report when you've got strings on her. Congratulations.

West