1973 Guild D-40
Peak-era D-40 from the Westerly factory. The singer-songwriter boom keeps demand strong. Guild's mahogany dreadnought delivers warm, focused tone that records beautifully.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$2,700–$5,300
Very Good
$1,700–$2,700
Good
$1,050–$1,700
Fair
$525–$1,050
* 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 | 480 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1973
Peak production era for the D-40. Quality is consistent at the Westerly factory. The D-40 is Guild's best-selling dreadnought and a favorite of singer-songwriters and folk performers.
Collector's Notes
Mid-1970s D-40s are excellent player instruments at accessible prices. The Westerly factory's quality is consistent. These are among the best values in vintage acoustic guitars.