Guild guitars have been around since the early 1950s, and by the beginning of the '60s, the company had established a solid reputation for its electric and acoustic archtops, which are still widely regarded today. Despite this enduring popularity, little was known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the company and its guitars, including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, and all the information needed to date Guild guitars. Features hundreds of photos, with a beautiful 40-page color section. Now Back in Print!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for guitar addicts,
By "dsr101" (Milton, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Guild Guitar Book (Paperback)
I think thia is a good book. It gives an interesting history of the Guild company. It also has a lot of details that can help the collector identify what type of Guild he has and the date it was made. It has some great photos (most black and white, but there are some color ones to). It is a nice coffee table book for a musican. My only comlaint is that for the price it should be a hard cover (but then I'm cheap).
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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The best resource on Guild,
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Guild experts call this book "The Bible." This volume covers Guild through 1977. (A second volume is forthcoming.) It contains more of the important details about Guild through 1977 than all other sources combined. It's as informative as an encyclopedia. Yet it's also a readable history plus an anthology of great photos.
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AS A GUITAR COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN I HAVE MANY GUITAR BOOKS IN MY COLLECTION. THIS BOOK HOWEVER DELIVERS THE INFORMATION YOU REQUIRE! GREAT FORMAT AND PRESENTAION, TOGETHER WITH THEIR HISTORY. VERY WELL WRITEN AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS IN MY COLLECTION. THE PICTORIAL INFORMATION IS FANTASTIC ENABLING ONE TO SEE DETAIL. THIS BOOK OFFERS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY ! A MUST FOR GUILD GUITAR LOVERS.
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They settled in New York City, where Alfred grew up and his brother Ben and sister Esther were born. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
headstock inlay, pearloid block inlays, metal truss rod cover, asymmetrical headstock, peghead overlay, rosewood bridge, serial number prefix, arched maple, pearl block inlays, style pickguard, pearloid buttons, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, mahogany neck, acoustic archtops, ebony fingerboard, acoustic flat tops, solid spruce top, electric archtops, fingerboard inlays, blonde finish, ebony bridge, humbucking pickups, rosewood board, mahogany body Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Guild Guitar Book, Duane Eddy, George Barnes, Artist Award, New York, Alfred Dronge, Carlo Greco, Bert Weedon, Gilbert Diaz, Mark Dronge, New Jersey, Merle Travis, Gruhn Guitars, Pearl Street, Jim Deurloo, Herb Sunshine, Kluson Deluxe, Park Row, Bob Bromberg, George Benson, George Mann, Mickey Mouse, Emerald Green, Carl Kress, Grover Imperial New!
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They settled in New York City, where Alfred grew up and his brother Ben and sister Esther were born. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
headstock inlay, pearloid block inlays, metal truss rod cover, asymmetrical headstock, peghead overlay, rosewood bridge, serial number prefix, arched maple, pearl block inlays, style pickguard, pearloid buttons, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, mahogany neck, acoustic archtops, ebony fingerboard, acoustic flat tops, solid spruce top, electric archtops, fingerboard inlays, blonde finish, ebony bridge, humbucking pickups, rosewood board, mahogany body Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Guild Guitar Book, Duane Eddy, George Barnes, Artist Award, New York, Alfred Dronge, Carlo Greco, Bert Weedon, Gilbert Diaz, Mark Dronge, New Jersey, Merle Travis, Gruhn Guitars, Pearl Street, Jim Deurloo, Herb Sunshine, Kluson Deluxe, Park Row, Bob Bromberg, George Benson, George Mann, Mickey Mouse, Emerald Green, Carl Kress, Grover Imperial New!
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