1969 Guild D-40
Woodstock-era D-40 from the Westerly factory. The folk and singer-songwriter boom is creating strong demand for quality dreadnoughts. Guild's mahogany D-40 excels as a recording and performing instrument.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$3,000–$6,000
Very Good
$1,900–$3,000
Good
$1,200–$1,900
Fair
$600–$1,200
* 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 | 380 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1969
The Westerly factory is producing D-40s at increasing volume. The Woodstock era and folk movement are driving strong demand for quality acoustic guitars. Guild competes successfully with Martin and Gibson acoustics.
Collector's Notes
Late 1960s Westerly D-40s are excellent players. The Woodstock era adds cultural interest. Mahogany body produces a warm, focused tone ideal for vocal accompaniment.