1974 Guild D-40
Mid-1970s D-40 from the Westerly factory. Guild's acoustic line is mature and consistent. The D-40 remains a working musician's favorite for its warm, recording-friendly tone.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$2,500–$5,000
Very Good
$1,600–$2,500
Good
$1,000–$1,600
Fair
$500–$1,000
* 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 | 500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Acoustic — no pickups.
What Changed in 1974
Strong demand continues through the mid-1970s. Production is at peak levels. Quality remains consistent at the Westerly factory — Guild's acoustic reputation is well-established.
Collector's Notes
1970s D-40s are affordable vintage Guild acoustics with excellent playability. The mahogany body ages well and these instruments often develop a rich, opened-up tone with decades of playing.