1965 Guild D-40
Final full year of Hoboken-era D-40 production. These are among the most prized Guild acoustics — the Hoboken factory's craftsmanship combined with the warm mahogany dreadnought tone.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,000–$8,000
Very Good
$2,500–$4,000
Good
$1,600–$2,500
Fair
$800–$1,600
* 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 | 250 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1965
Final full year of Hoboken factory production for the D-40. Guild would move to Westerly, Rhode Island in 1966. Hoboken-era instruments are considered the most collectible Guild acoustics.
Collector's Notes
Last full Hoboken year adds collectibility. The move to Westerly in 1966 is the key dividing line for Guild collectors (similar to Baldwin/Gretsch). Hoboken examples command premiums.