Guild G37

by Jim Cunningham
(Bridgewater, VA USA)

I'm thinking of purchasing a Guild G37 BLD, 1985, in very good condition. Very few wear marks, Fishman pickup installed. Can you give me an idea of the value? It's all blonde maple - sides, back and neck.

Also wondering about the value of my G37 - it's in fair condition with a crack repaired on one side and lots of wear marks. Still plays great, but beat up a bit. Not sure of the age. SN is 178156. I bought it in 1978, so it has to be older than that! Almost certainly a 1977 based on the SN.

Thanks!
Jim

ANSWER

Hi, Jim--

Here is the general info:

G-37
- square shouldered dreadnought style, solid spruce top, laminated arched maple back, maple sides, round soundhole, bound body, three-stripe rosette, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, pearl logo headstock inlay, three-per-side chrome tuners, rosewood bridge with white black dot pins, tortoise pickguard, available in Black, Natural, or Sunburst finish, 15.75 in. body width, 5 in. body depth, 25.5 in. scale, mfg. 1972-1987.

NOTE: In 1976, a laminated maple neck and a Chesterfield headstock logo were introduced.(This is the indication of BLD)

The pricing info:

1980-1987 (no separate pricing for BLD)

Exc. $900 - 1,050
Avg. $650 - 750

Your guitar--the 1977:

Exc. $1,000 - 1,200
Avg. $725 - 850

Lynne