1970's Guild D-25

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Transport yourself back to the golden era of acoustic guitar craftsmanship with the 1970's Guild D-25, a true testament to Guild's dedication to rich sound and quality build. Originally crafted in Westerly, Rhode Island, this vintage steel-string acoustic guitar is renowned for its warm, resonant tone, which has won the hearts of countless musicians over the decades.

The Guild D-25 showcases a solid mahogany top paired with a mahogany back and sides, creating a full-bodied sound that excels in both fingerpicking and strumming styles. Its dreadnought shape provides excellent volume and projection, making it perfect for both solo performances and ensemble settings. The rosewood fingerboard and bridge contribute to its smooth playability and articulate sound.

A distinctive arched back enhances the guitar's tonal depth, adding a unique character to its sound that distinguishes it from other acoustics of its time. The vintage styling is complemented by a tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome-plated hardware, offering an authentic retro aesthetic that appeals to collectors and players alike.

Whether you're a seasoned musician or a vintage guitar enthusiast, the 1970's Guild D-25 promises a rich, dynamic playing experience that bridges the past and present in every strum.

Key Features:

Solid mahogany top with mahogany back and sides
Dreadnought body shape for enhanced volume and projection
Distinctive arched back for increased tonal depth
Rosewood fingerboard and bridge for smooth playability
Vintage styling with tortoiseshell pickguard and chrome-plated hardware

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Ryan Adams

Singer, Guitarist

Phil Lesh and Friends

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He can be spotted with a 1974 D-25M (mahogany) on different live videos. For example on the 2002 CMT Crossroads tv series where played with Elton John or the Sessions@AOL program. It has a big sticker on it that reads "Indianapolis Motor Speedway". This was also the guitar that was used for the "Heartbreaker" album.

Rick Beato

Guitarist, Bassist

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His first guitar https://youtu.be/L03IGkiMJjQ

Evan Dando

Singer, Guitarist

The Lemonheads

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Evan Dando is seen playing a 1970s Guild D-25 acoustic guitar at a performance at Crowbar in Ybor City, as captured in a photo by elawgrrl on Flickr. Though not as frequently used as his J-45, this guitar is cherished for its vintage tone.

Gillian Welch

Singer, Guitarist

Dave Rawlings Machine

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In this 1997 performance of Annabelle at the Grand Ole Opry Welch can be seen playing her Guild D-25.

Dan Bejar

Singer, Guitarist

The New Pornographers

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This is a photo that I took from the Destroyer solo show in Hamden, CT on 5/9/23. Dan was playing what looks to be a Guild D-25 in Cherry Red.

Destroyer

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Seen here with his Guild D-25 in this photo from his performance at Larimer Lounge.

Preston Hazard

Guitarist

Strange Sense of Comfort

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In a photo posted to his official Instagram, Preston Hazard is seen holding and presumably writing or recording with a guitar identified as an early 1970's Guild D-25.