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
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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.
How to Authenticate a 1964 Guild D-40
Guild maintained excellent serial number records — verify the number on the neck block or interior label against Guild tables for 1964. Hoboken, NJ production — considered the most collectible era. Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. Mahogany-body dreadnought (Guild's equivalent to Martin D-18). Simpler appointments than D-55. Distinctive Guild arched-back construction. Check Guild headstock logo and chesterfield inlay — style changed over decades. Verify bridge is original, check for top cracks, neck angle, and structural integrity. Tuners should be Grover Rotomatic. Finish should be nitrocellulose lacquer with natural wear. Original case adds value.