Guild F-30RNT Size

[chrisjo]

I am trying to find some more information on the F-30RNT, in particular the dimensions. Is this standard jumbo size or smaller? It seems that I find some out there that appear to be smaller, more OM size, while others appear to be standard jumbo size, like an F-50. Any information will be helpful. Thanks!

 

[E-Type]

This model changed over the years, but almost all are 15.25"-15.5" wide at the lower bout. That puts them closer to a 000 in size. Before (about) '73 they were more like a 000, but after '73 they had more of a mini-jumbo shape. Still, smaller than a jumbo for sure.

 

[D30Man]

Definitely not as a jumbo in any era as a Jumbo typically measures at a

 

[D30Man]

Posted before I was done. 17" lower bout on my 2018 F-55 Rosewood.

 

[D30Man]

More OM in my assessment. Even with the model changes over the years.

 

[E-Type]

Here is another key feature. While the F-30 has a roughly 000 size body, it is also a deeper body (like 1/2" deeper). This gives them more volume (loudness, not just displacement!) than a Martin 000-18.

 

[bobouz]

Prior to 1972, the mahogany F-30 body shape was similar to a 000 or OM Martin. During 1972, Guild changed the body shape to that of a small-jumbo, still a bit over 15" at the lower bout, but deeper overall. In 1973, the first production rosewood F-30R was released in the small-jumbo body shape (see photo of mine below). There were two versions of the F-30R with the small-jumbo body, the first as pictured ('73 to '75), and a later one with a more ornate neck ('76-'78). The 'R' small-jumbo version was only in production from 1973-1978. The mahogany-bodied small-jumbo F-30 was in production from 1972 until 1985. The F-30 model designation was revived in 1998, but reverted back to the 000/OM body shape, and was produced both as an F-30 and F-30R. All versions of the F-30 produced since 1998 have used the 000/OM shape. Important: Do not confuse the F-30 with the JF-30, which had a full 17" jumbo body!

1973 F-30R:

 

[GGJaguar]

That sure is a pretty thing! And I bet it sounds great!

 

[Rayk]

Prior to 1972, the mahogany F-30 body shape was similar to a 000 or OM Martin. During 1972, Guild changed the body shape to that of a small-jumbo, still a bit over 15" at the lower bout, but deeper overall. In 1973, the first production rosewood F-30R was released in the small-jumbo body shape (see photo of mine below). There were two versions of the F-30R with the small-jumbo body, the first as pictured ('73 to '75), and a later one with a more ornate neck ('76-'78). The 'R' small-jumbo version was only in production from 1973-1978. The mahogany-bodied small-jumbo F-30 was in production from 1972 until 1985. The F-30 model designation was revived in 1998, but reverted back to the 000/OM body shape, and was produced both as an F-30 and F-30R. All versions of the F-30 produced since 1998 have used the 000/OM shape. Important: Do not confuse the F-30 with the JF-30, which had a full 17" jumbo body!

1973 F-30R:

I’d like to play that !