Thank you so much . DaveJanuary 2005
I also had been trying to find one for a number of years and I finally located a black one in Canada. Rufus Guitar Shop in Vancouver, who was really cool about working with me, because there were a few hiccups along the way, due to miss information given to me by people at Reverb. The model I got was a 2015 and although I do have other D 40s this one is really nice. And then I went on a roll and my latest Guild is a ‘71 pearwood D 44. I played Guilds for about 25 years and then for some reason I was playing Martin’s quite a bit on the road and in the studio. But I have rediscovered my love of Guilds. This is a ‘73 Sunburst D 35 (next to a 70 Gibson J 50. Shhh… don’t wrap me out for putting a picture of the Gibson here.I managed to finally find one. The black version is impossible to find. Long story. I had a new saddle installed and LR baggs element put in. Amazing guitar ! Cheers all. Now only a jumbo on my wish list
Wow!! The top on that D35 is really beautiful and kind of unusual looking!! I like it!!I also had been trying to find one for a number of years and I finally located a black one in Canada. Rufus Guitar Shop in Vancouver, who was really cool about working with me, because there were a few hiccups along the way, due to miss information given to me by people at Reverb. The model I got was a 2015 and although I do have other D 40s this one is really nice. And then I went on a roll and my latest Guild is a ‘71 pearwood D 44. I played Guilds for about 25 years and then for some reason I was playing Martin’s quite a bit on the road and in the studio. But I have rediscovered my love of Guilds. This is a ‘73 Sunburst D 35 (next to a 70 Gibson J 50. Shhh… don’t wrap me out for putting a picture of the Gibson here.
Both of those are fantastic ! As far as the black havens model they truly are really rare. It’s funny cause I’ve been thinking about adding a concert body Martin to the live and recording arsenal. But nothing I’m listing is currently selling so.I also had been trying to find one for a number of years and I finally located a black one in Canada. Rufus Guitar Shop in Vancouver, who was really cool about working with me, because there were a few hiccups along the way, due to miss information given to me by people at Reverb. The model I got was a 2015 and although I do have other D 40s this one is really nice. And then I went on a roll and my latest Guild is a ‘71 pearwood D 44. I played Guilds for about 25 years and then for some reason I was playing Martin’s quite a bit on the road and in the studio. But I have rediscovered my love of Guilds. This is a ‘73 Sunburst D 35 (next to a 70 Gibson J 50. Shhh… don’t wrap me out for putting a picture of the Gibson here.
It came with another in the case (pickguard) but it doesn’t match. So I left as is. I had an LR Baggs installed so I use to play out, along with my JF-30. So. Still enjoying. Davedpc, are you still enjoying your Havens guitar? And, I'm not sure if I asked you before, but did they offer the black with two pickguards? I noticed yours only has the one.
In Corona (when introduced in '04) there was ONLY the Havens Signature: Just the Gold hardware and autograph on TRC (and extra p/g). Only ever offered in Black and Natural, and Black only on RH Signature model, now that I think about it.I know I'm showing my ignorance here, but are there any spec differences between the Richie Havens D40 and the regular D40 (aside from the availability of dual pick guards, IIRC)?
I do love a black dreadnought.
I got a Corona.I have a natural one too, I’m selling. But ain’t nobody buying. lol