Guild DV52 NT HG LH Restoration

Price: $1400

LEFT HAND PLAYED GUITAR. This is most definitely a top of the line RARE Guild model.

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Fair condition Guild hard shell case is included.

Tone quality and harmonic response are excellent. This guitar offers nice play feel and perfect intonation. High E action is at 4/64 at the 12th fret and Low E just above.

Neck was reset.

Back was removed, broken bracing on top was removed and new 100 degree forward shifter X-bracing installed.

Back bracing is original.

Rosewood bracing is added to the sides.

As usual, satisfaction is guaranteed. Returns allowed per our warranty.

New Parts

(Numbers in parenthesis are Stewmac item numbers.)

• Bracing - forward shifted X-pattern premium quarter sawn tapered Sitka spruce.
• Bridge - ebony
• Bridge plate - 40 year old sugar maple
• Saddle - Martin Spec bone
• Nut - Martin spec bone
• End pin - Galalith plastic
• Frets - all new high profile

Original Parts

• Fret Board - Ebony
• Neck - Solid Honduras mahogany. Standard Guild profile.
• Top - Solid spruce
• Back and sides - Solid Indian rosewood
• Pick guard - Original Not shown in images but will be installed
• Truss Rod Cover - Original/li>
• Truss Rod - Original and working
• Bridge Pins - Plastic
• Tuners - Gold Grovers

Condition

• Top - Zero pick wear. Crack along fret board extension, repaired.
• Sides - Excellent condition Solid as a rock.
• Back - Excellent condition
• Gear head face is excellent.
• Gear head back is good. Some case wear.
• Neck is excellent.
• For having zero pick wear, this guitar was in pretty bad shape and unplayable. The top bracing was falling out or broken. I don’t know how the previous owner managed to do this much damage and not break the top, but there are no cracks except for along the extension. The reinforcing plate was shot. All of this was repaired. The guitar will remain stable and reliable for another fifty years if kept properly humidified.
• Oddly for Guild, intonation was a mile off. In acoustic guitar terms, this is around 3/8-inch. I bet the original owner never did get this tuned so that it sounded decent. So, I had to install a new bridge and correct the saddle slot.
• I see there is a bit of hide glue on the bridge bottom. This will clean up before shipping.

Please note: many sellers do not accept returns. I do. I am dedicated to customer satisfaction. This is a great guitar you will want to keep and play for years. This is not something I just want to get rid of.

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Moonlightluthiers - Have pick will travel.