1967 Guild D-40
First full year of Westerly-era D-40 production. The new factory maintained Guild's quality standards. The mahogany dreadnought tone is warm and focused — ideal for recording.
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 | 300 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1967
First full year of Westerly factory production for the D-40. The Westerly factory was larger and more modern than Hoboken. Quality remained high — many of the same workers made the transition.
Collector's Notes
Early Westerly D-40s are well-regarded. The quality transition from Hoboken to Westerly was smoother than many factory moves — experienced workers relocated. Values are slightly below Hoboken-era but instruments are excellent.
How to Authenticate a 1967 Guild D-40
Guild maintained excellent serial number records — verify the number on the neck block or interior label against Guild tables for 1967. Early Westerly, RI production. 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.