How rare are early a-150 and a-350?

[David Mazza]

I’ve decided that my life isn’t complete without a vintage Guild archtop. I have an early 2000s x-150 which has led me to love Guilds. So ultimately I want to work my way to even more special guitars. How hard will it be to find nice early style Guild a-150 and a-350 archtops? Of course a blonde is a dream but anything that has an attractive appearance in lovely (not perfect) condition will make me happy!

 

[GGJaguar]

They are pretty uncommon. They do pop up from time to time, but if you run out of patience the Artist Award would be a good, albeit higher end, option. There are at least a few AAs for sale at any given time. Good luck with your hunt!

 

[Rich Cohen]

I’ve decided that my life isn’t complete without a vintage Guild archtop. I have an early 2000s x-150 which has led me to love Guilds. So ultimately I want to work my way to even more special guitars. How hard will it be to find nice early style Guild a-150 and a-350 archtops? Of course a blonde is a dream but anything that has an attractive appearance in lovely (not perfect) condition will make me happy!

David, there's a 1968 A-150 for sale on Guitars'n Jazz website. Here's the URL:

http://guitarsnjazz.com/products/inventory/?filter_manufacturer=618

 

[David Mazza]

Sadly that one is on hold and nearly completely spoken for. I missed the boat on that one. Should have bought it when I first saw it.