1964 Guild D-40
Hoboken-era D-40 from the folk revival's peak. The mahogany dreadnought's warm tone suited the era perfectly. Guild's Hoboken factory was producing instruments of exceptional quality.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,200–$8,500
Very Good
$2,700–$4,200
Good
$1,700–$2,700
Fair
$850–$1,700
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.625" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge with bone saddle |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Natural Spruce Top, Sunburst |
| Est. Production | 200 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1964
Second year of D-40 production. Hoboken factory craftsmanship at its finest. The folk revival is driving strong demand for quality dreadnoughts. Guild competes directly with Martin for the acoustic market.
Collector's Notes
Hoboken-era D-40s (1963-1966) are the most collectible. The folk boom created strong demand and Guild responded with excellent quality. Verify Hoboken factory origin.