1966 Guild D-40
Transition-year D-40 as Guild moved from Hoboken to Westerly. Some instruments were built at each factory. Hoboken-built 1966 examples carry a premium over Westerly-built ones.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$3,800–$7,500
Very Good
$2,400–$3,800
Good
$1,500–$2,400
Fair
$750–$1,500
* 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 | 280 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1966
Guild moves from Hoboken, NJ to Westerly, RI — a pivotal transition year. Some 1966 D-40s were built at Hoboken, some at Westerly. The transition instruments are especially interesting to collectors.
Collector's Notes
Factory of origin is critical for 1966. Internal markings or features may help identify Hoboken vs Westerly production. Hoboken-built 1966 examples are the last of the original factory era.