After Guild parts ways with Johnny Smith, they developed signature models with George Barnes (George Barnes AcoustiLectric, 'Guitar in F'), Duane Eddy (DE-400), and Bert Weedon (Bert Weedon model).Guild also begins making their first classical guitars, inspired by Carlo Greco and named after Al Dronge's son Mark.This is the decade in which Buddy Guy becomes synonymous with the Starfire IV, Muddy Waters champions the Thunderbird, and Bonnie Raitt picks up her first Navarre F-50, which is a new version of the F-50 with rosewood back and sides. Some very popular models came out of this decade, namely the Starfire models, the Thunderbird, S-100 Polara, and Guild's first 12-string and bass guitars.Guild's first collaboration with an artist (Johnny Smith) results in the Johnny Smith Award model, which was made from 1956-1960. Due to Dronge's ties with the New York jazz scene, Guild's list of endorsees include Johnny Smith, Don Arnone, Carl Kress, and Barry Galbraith, among others.It was during this time period that Guild hires most of the people who are responsible for the tremendous growth of the company during the 1960s, such as Bob Bromberg (general/plant manager), Gilbert Diaz (final assembly), and Carlo Greco (luthier). In 1956, production moves from New York City to Hoboken, NJ.Models such as the X-175 Manhattan, M-75 Aristocrat, F-30, F-40, and F-50 are introduced.In the next few years, Guild makes their first flattops, followed by acoustic archtops.With the included LR Baggs pickup, case, and accessories, you'll be sure not to find a deal like this for such an amazing instrument. See the photos - I purchased it in this condition a few years ago, and fell in love with the beauty of its relic look and feel! It's in good condition and has vintage cosmetic wear and tear. I'm also including the original case, documentation, a Kyser classical capo, a fresh setup and set of strings, and the Oasis humidifier I've used to keep the instrument in such great playing shape over the years. I've played this thing at countless live venues, and I can't tell you how amazing it sounds with this pickup and how this LR Baggs pickup is the absolute best on the market as well as the perfect match for this classical guitar! I've installed an LR Baggs iBeam Active Acoustic Guitar pickup discreetly under the saddle, with the volume knob discreetly hidden in the sound hole.

It plays and sounds like a classical guitar worth thousands of dollars! I can't stress enough how beautifully it plays and how wonderful it sounds, especially on record. I've kept it well humidified and stored properly when not in use over the years. I'm a producer and performer, and have used this on countless recordings at my studio in Burbank, CA and at performances in theaters around the country. I'm the second owner of this beautiful guitar and have kept it in the best playing shape possible.

You're looking at a beautiful vintage 1972 Guild Mark II Classical Nylon Acoustic Guitar!īuilt in Hoboken, New Jersey, with the time honored combination of mahogany back and sides, spruce top, mahogany neck, and rosewood fretboard, this guitar has a rich harmonic complexity, with a thick lower mid-range that speaks clearly in every register, while not being overly boomy.

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