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Hello All. Newly joined member with my first post. Also my first Guild guitar as well. 1997 DV-6 NT HG w/ohsc purchased from Guitar Center today for $599. Love it! Sound is full and crisp.
I do have a question regarding string gauge. The previous owner had it strung with 13-58's and even left an extra pack of Dean Markley Circa 1995 Medium 80/20 strings in the case.
The guitar has a very small amount of belly.
Is it ok to use 13 gauge or medium strings on this guitar? Should I tune to Eb if not? I tried using google but could not find any info on what the factory gauges were for the DV6 (Westerly). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Attached are some pics but I will post better ones once I remove the gunky rusty strings, polish frets,fretboard and guitar. Super happy to have found this beautiful guitar and even with the old worn strings it inspires me to play!
Oh and there appears to be a factory installed undersaddle pickup with an input in the bottom strap button, 9 volt clip on the neck block and 2 knobs on the bass side by the neck. It works and sounds great too. Any ideas what system would be factory installed in a 1997?
I do have a question regarding string gauge. The previous owner had it strung with 13-58's and even left an extra pack of Dean Markley Circa 1995 Medium 80/20 strings in the case.
The guitar has a very small amount of belly.
Is it ok to use 13 gauge or medium strings on this guitar? Should I tune to Eb if not? I tried using google but could not find any info on what the factory gauges were for the DV6 (Westerly). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Attached are some pics but I will post better ones once I remove the gunky rusty strings, polish frets,fretboard and guitar. Super happy to have found this beautiful guitar and even with the old worn strings it inspires me to play!
Oh and there appears to be a factory installed undersaddle pickup with an input in the bottom strap button, 9 volt clip on the neck block and 2 knobs on the bass side by the neck. It works and sounds great too. Any ideas what system would be factory installed in a 1997?