Al , their always making improvements such as moving the battery packs to the back to improve balance . That’s all I’m saying on the topic .The last time I commented about straps it didn't go well.
I didn't know they made G-37 in '72. Archback? Maple back and sides? You may have tipped off my next obsession!
I used to play seated, but then once I joined a group that is beginning to play out, in front of an audience, I realized I need to stand. Now I hardly ever sit to play. But I have lusted after more than one 70s-80s F-40 until I find they are closer to 6 lbs than 5!
I'm back and forth. I love the sunburst and it's neck angle is better than either of my D-25s, but it also really needs a refret (first second and third frets are shorter than 0.03" tall). I have an appt with my luthier tomorrow to check it out. If he gives it a clean bill of health (other than the frets), I may keep it. We'll see!
Yes, archback, maple back and sides, mahogany neck. Later models have 3 piece maple necks that are a bit thicker. I have had a DV-52 and DV-62, as well as a DCE-1, DV6 and DV4, and the G37 is at the top of my list.
Damn, there is a '72 G-37 on Reverb right now. Hmmmmm.
I just traded messages with the seller of a '72 G-37. He says the strings are 3/8" off the top (pretty low) and the action is
Yeah, that makes total sense really.
I also have a G-37, it's a very nice sounding guitar. Mine has great action too. I haven't weighed it, but it feels about average weight, likely under 5. I'm personally partial to maple guitars for what it's worth.
NO, introduced in '74, maple body archback. Not even on Nov. '73 price list which it would have been if introduced in '72.
Wilmy, is there a date stamp on a top brace that you can see? All info I've ever seen says G37's first year was '74.
I'd check that s/n.
The true measure of a need for reset is the neck alignment check on Frets.com. And there was a period in mid '70's when Guild bridges were exceptionally thin
I have three early '70s guilds in the house atm. On two of them, the bridges are convex and max height is 0.325". On the other one, the bridge is actually slightly concave and maxes at 0.225". That shape allows a straight edge to almost sit on top of the bridge, but the D string is only 0.36" above the top. Frets.com mentions the qualification that a bridge has not been shaved down too far. I am getting all this from the linked page here: Frets.com on neck angle
I just got clarification, the action is actually 3/16" which the seller says is appropriate for acoustics. He accused me of overthinking it and that only electrics have action as low as 3/32".
The challenge here is twofold:
Yeah, that along with a pat on the head, and a warm "Give me your money and don't get in the way of my transaction" goes a long way, here.
When I asked about the weight, his response was "I have never weighed a guitar and I never will, but with laminated back and solid maple sides, they are not light." I'd love to ask about the serial number, but I doubt he'd even respond at this point.
I have not checked for that but I did run the serial number by Hans, and he said completed in '72 I bought it in early '73 if I recall correctly, it was the first one my local music store saw. My serial is 72805NO, introduced in '74, maple body archback. Not even on Nov. '73 price list which it would have been if introduced in '72.
Wilmy, is there a date stamp on a top brace that you can see? All info I've ever seen says G37's first year was '74.
Also, '72 s/n's were 61464-75602, is it in that range?
I'd check that s/n.
Actually, yes... see page 126 of Hans' book. "Some '72 models are known to exist..."NO, introduced in '74, maple body archback. Not even on Nov. '73 price list which it would have been if introduced in '72.
Wilmy, is there a date stamp on a top brace that you can see? All info I've ever seen says G37's first year was '74.
Also, '72 s/n's were 61464-75602, is it in that range?
I'd check that s/n.
