1980 Guild D25 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Overview: Who doesn't like a D25? They're an underdog special and targeted towards the entry-to-mid-level American-made market for the entire length of their production run. They're practical, sturdy, good-sounding instruments and, after they've been dialed-in, they can run and play just like bigger dogs in the market. This one was made on the later side of production and has an x-braced, solid mahogany top over mahogany back and sides with the back being ply and arched. This gives it the "Guild punch" and focus that their arched-back flattops tend to have.

I like these best used as chord-chuggers for band or jam use, but they will do more delicate stuff nicely, too. The mahogany top gives it a woody, even, uncomplicated sound. This particular example has tons of wear and tear, but post-repairs it's a solid player.

Repairs included: I gave it a neck reset and then it got a level/dress of the frets, new bone saddle, and setup work. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz
• Scale length: 25 9/16"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: 12"
• Depth at first fret: 7/8"
• Depth at seventh fret: 1"
• Body width: 15 7/8"
• Body depth: 5"
• Top wood: solid mahogany
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany sides, ply mahogany back
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium

Condition notes: It has lots of scratches, scuffs, and dings throughout. There's a bigger spot on the back where the clearcoat must have gotten damaged (chemically) somehow. I spy no cracks. It's definitely a player's guitar and is all-original save bridge pins and saddle. Someone also installed a ho-hum pickup at some point.

It comes with: It's got a hard case.

Consignor tag: SKEN