Hi all, new guy here. So I’m getting a vintage Guild, don’t have it yet. A shop I trust is rehabbing it for me. It’s a D40, 1967. My question is that while doing some research online, I see some listed as 67 with just the Guild name on the headstock. Others have the name, and then that crown-looking thing. Not sure what it’s called. Does anyone know what’s the difference? Thanks.
Headstock question
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hansmoust
Enlightened Member
Hello 2ndguild,
Welcome! The name of the ornament under the peaked Guild logo is called the 'Chesterfield' inlay. It was introduced on the D-40 (and the D-50 as well) towards the end of the year 1967, so you will find D-40s from 1967 with and without that feature.
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl
Welcome! The name of the ornament under the peaked Guild logo is called the 'Chesterfield' inlay. It was introduced on the D-40 (and the D-50 as well) towards the end of the year 1967, so you will find D-40s from 1967 with and without that feature.
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl
The Guilds of Grot
Enlightened Member
CBH!
Thanks! Can’t wait to get my hands on this one. It’s a bit of a project, getting a neck reset and some other more minor work. Had a G37 a while back. Traded it in some ill-advised plan. It’s always been the one that got away. D40 isn’t exactly the same, but I’ve remained a huge Guild fan.
Thank you!
Br1ck
Senior Member
You'll likely think your money's well spent. Pics please when you get it back.
Cougar
Enlightened Member
You're going to like that D40! Welcome to LTG!