{"product_id":"guild-f-50-bld-restored","title":"Guild 1974 F-50 BLD Restored w\/ Original Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been on a Guild bent over the last year.  The market seems to be following along with my thought that they're undervalued.  They generally need some work to get them playing just right, but this 1974 F-50 BLD came in with all the work complete.  It has had a neck reset, a refret, new saddle and nut.  It plays perfectly.  Action is set low and even at 2\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F-50 is a jumbo-body acoustic, spruce top over stunningly flamed back and sides. This combination provides clear, articulate top end with strong note separation and good projection.  25.5\" scale length, ebony fretboard, and ebony bridge.  A top seam separation was also professionally repaired, the bridge reglued, and the entire guitar has been refinished.  Whomever did the work did a fantastic job.  A pickup system was professionally installed as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guild F-50 BLD is part of Guild's flagship jumbo series, built in the Westerly, Rhode Island factory during the period when Guild was producing some of the most respected flattop acoustics in the country. The BLD designation indicates a natural blonde finish over flamed maple back and sides. The three-piece mahogany\/walnut\/mahogany neck, ebony board, mother-of-pearl and abalone block inlays, and Grover Rotomatic tuners reflect the higher-tier appointments Guild put into the J-50. These instruments are legitimate alternatives to vintage Gibsons and Martins and have developed a strong collector following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headstock shows some finish cloudiness. There is one finish crack at the soundhole, also documented in photos. The saddle is replaced, carved from bone. Fretboard, frets, back, sides, top, and bracing have all been restored and are in excellent condition. The original Guild case is included and is in very good condition with no odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: natural blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: excellent - refinished \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 6lbs 13oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 42-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.165\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: 3-piece mahogany\/walnut\/mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl and Abalone block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .827\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: .950\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: excellent, headstock overlay is cloudy. does not buff out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Grover Rotomatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: Replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: Refretted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 20-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 10-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 12-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Material: solid spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Cracks: one finish crack at soundhole, see pics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Repairs: restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Material: solid flamed maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Repairs: restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Material: spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Wood: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pins: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Original?: ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System Original Or Added: added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System Brand And Model: under saddle - LR Baggs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Guild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56726334177446,"sku":"G-2337","price":2899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/guild-1974-f-50-bld-restored-w-original-case-7165610.jpg?v=1783803195","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/guild-f-50-bld-restored","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}