There is a ding at the top lower bout visible in the pictures, but it basically looks and plays like a well cared-for guitar of about a tenth its age.
GUILD CLASSICAL GUITAR MARK 2 GITBOX SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number on this guitar (CB2670) is clearly displayed on the label and probably dates it as 1969.Įven after 46 years of making music, there are almost no cosmetic or structural concerns: there is virtually no crazing or cracking in the finish, and very little wear at the frets (presumably due to its nylon strings). The slotted classical headstock has no logo, but is set off beautifully by the pearloid buttons on the open nickel tuners.
GUILD CLASSICAL GUITAR MARK 2 GITBOX FULL
It has an ornate patterned rosette and full binding on both the top and the back. The Mark II features a solid spruce top with mahogany back, sides, and three-piece neck in a polished satin natural finish, a rosewood wrap-around bridge, and a 12/19-fret rosewood finger board. However, it still has enough carrying power for anybody and is a beautiful example of Guild craftsmanship. Like most classical guitars, it’s smaller than the dreadnought or jumbo series, measuring 14 ½” at the lower bout, with a scale of 25 ½.” Like its rival, the Gibson C-1, it may have been designed more for the coffee house of the 1960s folk music scene than for classical performance or the blue grass stage. Gruhn’s Guide and Vintage Guitar Price Guide basically agree, although there is some disagreement as to specific features.
Solid Mahogany sides and back.According to The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, the Guild Mark II classical guitar was manufactured from 1961 to 1986. 19 frets the neck joins the body at the 12th fret.- Dimensions: Body 14 ½” (36.8 cm) wide. Black 3-ply shell binding around top and back. Mahogany neck with full width classicįingerboard of selected rosewood. The sides and back are of fine quality mahogany Matte finish.ĭetails: Natural finish solid cedar top. To support a select, close-grained cedar top. Traditional classic guitar construction throughout. The pure satisfying tone of this instrument makes it a favorite of many advanced soloists as well as folk group players and accompanists. The following description comes directly from a Guild brochure of that era: Guitar was just strung with fresh strings and ready to play. The case is much more rigid and solidly built than the typical economy hard case. There are 2 slight notches in the saddle directly over the low E and A string and my guess this is intentional in an attempt to influence intonation.Ĭomes with the original Guild hard shell case, in good cosmetic condition but in perfect working order.
Plays easily with medium low action and room in saddle to lower if desired, although I would consider it perfect where it is. Standard classical 650 mm scale with a 50 mm nut width. If not for a couple of tiny, almost invisible, nicks on the headstock I would have rated this guitar as mint. Built with all solid woods, solid Cedar top, solid Mahogany back/sides, with rosewood headplate, fingerboard and bridge. One of the finest examples of a 1985 made in the USA Guild Mark 2 you will find.