1970 Guild D-40
Peak Westerly-era D-40 — Guild's mahogany dreadnought at consistent production quality. The singer-songwriter boom of the early 1970s made this an in-demand 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 | 400 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1970
Peak Westerly factory era for the D-40. The mahogany dreadnought is now well-established as Guild's workhorse acoustic. Singer-songwriter boom is driving strong demand.
Collector's Notes
Early 1970s D-40s are excellent player instruments with growing collector recognition. Mahogany body ages well tonally — these instruments often sound better today than when new.