Here are pics of my just received 1972 G-40 from Richard Peterson. Rich had Tom Jacobs restore this beauty to her almost original condition. Everything on her is basically restored. Only the burst on the top is not original. Interestingly, the sides and back are still in their resplendent blonde natural color. Besides the pristine condtion, this F-40 reflects Guild's descision to reintroduce the F-40 in 1972/73 after a short hiatius. Since then, the F-40 has gone through several changes. Nowadays, unfortunately, in my opinion, the current iteration of the F-40 sports an F-48 shape and size and tone woods. I like the F-48, but to call it a F-40 is, well, in line with the penchant for Guild to mess around with nomenclature of models. This itseration of the F-40 is perfect for me. With 16" x 5" at the lower bout, she sits in my lap like, well, a well-formed guitar should for the player's needs. I'm 76, thus a full jumbo at 17" would be a bit too much for my shoulder I imagine. Anything smaller, then 16" I find too small and thin sounding. So, there is a sweet spot in the history of Guild models for me, after all. Here's some pics. I'll record on Sound Cloud a clip in a few days to give you an idea of just how wonderfully sounding Tom Jacobs has made this oldy. Tom J. created a new rosewood bridge, installed bone nut and saddle, and refretted the guitar. It's like brand new from the Westerly shop. And, true to form Richard P. delivered it in a Guild case. I can't say enough about Richard's ethics and his sense of what is right in the way to treat a guitar, and how to pass it on to someone who will love it. I know Rich is slimming down his collection. If you're looking for a new acquisition, I recommend him without reservation!
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