SOLD - Guild F40-BLD 1980 W/ LR Baggs Pickup System and Original Case

SOLD!

Who buys guitars?  We do!

Call 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection!  We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.   You can also click here for more info on selling us vintage instruments, amps, parts, etc.  

This 1980 Guild F-40 BLD is a beautifully aged, American-made jumbo acoustic that delivers the bold projection and rich tonal depth Guild is famous for, paired with the convenience of an LR Baggs pickup system for modern stage and studio use. Finished in classic Blonde (BLD), this guitar combines vintage character with practical performance upgrades, making it an ideal choice for players who want authentic old-wood tone without sacrificing functionality.

I am of the belief that Guild acoustic guitars from this era are grossly undervalued.  I've been seeing increased interest, as evidenced by the low stock levels in our Gild Guitars collection, so maybe players are seeing the value as I do.  Like all brands, there are eras that aren't the greatest, and some guitars are better than others, but examples like this F40 are fantastic and inspirational guitars that factually go for half of equivalent guitars from their competitors.

So anyway - this guitar is a winner.  It plays perfectly with low action and good saddle height.  The truss rod has room for future neck relief adjustment.  The frets are full.  There are no cracks or issues.    

The solid spruce top and maple back and sides produce a warm, balanced voice with strong fundamentals, clear highs, and a powerful low end that fills the room with ease.

The large F-body shape offers incredible projection for strumming, while still responding beautifully to fingerstyle playing. 

Original hard case included.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“Guild F-40s are absolute cannons.” – The Gear Page
“Big, warm, and perfect for singer-songwriters.” – Acoustic Guitar Forum
“LR Baggs makes it stage-ready without killing the tone.” – Harmony Central
“Vintage Guilds are hugely underrated.” – Reddit r/AcousticGuitar
“American-made Guilds from this era are fantastic.” – Ultimate Guitar

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Discover more boutique and handcrafted acoustics in our Acoustic Guitar Collection, explore legendary models like the Martin D-28, or browse our selection of Used & Vintage Electric Guitars to find your next inspiration.

SPECS:

• Color: Natural Blonde
• Weight: 6lbs 3.5oz
• Top: Spruce 
• Body: Maple w/ Arched back
• Neck: Maple
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Pearl Block
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 20
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 
• Radius: 12"
• Scale: 25-5/8"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .824"
• Neck thickness at 10th Fret: .99"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Overall length: 41-3/4"
• Body length: 20-1/8"
• Lower bout: 16-1/8"
• Waist: 9-11/16"
• Upper bout: 11-3/4"
• Body depth/thickness: 5"
• String gauge: 12-53
• Electronics?: LR Baggs Pickup System
• Electronics Original? No
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: 

Shipping policy:

There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site.  Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - 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.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.