Jake The Loafer said:
So Hans, why did they change the Rockabilly around for the short time in Corona? What else did they do. Mine has black knobs. 8)
Hello Jake,
During my research I've learned that you should not take catalog specs too serious. They're not always that accurate, often outdated and sometimes completely wrong. Guild is not the only offender in the guitar industry, but depending on the period they can be one of the worst.
Also by looking at actual guitars you may find differences between models of the same type, even within the same time period.
Of course those differences are usually within limits. But 1/8 of an inch difference in the width of a body is nothing out of the ordinary. The biggest differences you will find in the depth of the bodies; these can be dramatic.
In the case of the Westerly and Corona made Rockabilly models the big differences in size were caused by the new jigs, mo(u)lds and collars that were fabricated after the move.
It's not like they decided to make a different instrument but if you move a production facility from one place to another and start up an entirely new production line, you're bound to find some differences in the final product.
Sincerely,
Hans Moust