Guild F-20 Troubadour | 1972 Westerly USA
1972 Guild F-20 Troubadour in Natural Blonde. Solid Sitka spruce top. Solid mahogany back and sides. Mahogany neck with dovetail joint. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. 24.75" scale. 43mm nut width. Tortoiseshell pickguard. Hard case included.
The F-20 "Troubadour" was Guild's small-bodied concert model, designed for solo performers and fingerstyle players. This Westerly, Rhode Island example dates to 1972. The Natural Blonde finish has aged beautifully over 50 years. The short 24.75" scale and narrow waist make it comfortable to hold and play.
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $2,100
Key Features
Year: 1972
Made in: USA (Westerly, Rhode Island)
Serial: 66505
Model: F-20 Troubadour
Finish: Natural Blonde (gloss)
Top: Solid Sitka spruce
Back and Sides: Solid mahogany
Neck: Mahogany (dovetail set neck)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Scale: 24.75"
Nut Width: 43mm (1 11/16")
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
Case: Hard case
Condition: Excellent (neck reset done)
Sound and Tone
Solid spruce and mahogany deliver woody mid-range punch and crisp note separation. The small concert body provides focused, articulate tone. Dry vintage warmth with immediate acoustic response. Ideal for fingerstyle, folk and blues.
Feel and Playability
Short 24.75" scale reduces string tension. Narrow waist and comfortable body size. Straight neck. No fretwear. Recently had a professional neck reset for optimal action.
Condition
Excellent. Straight neck with recent professional neck reset. No fretwear. Minor nicks, scratches, and flaws consistent with age. Three-on-a-plate tuners are fully functional (may not be factory original). Structurally sound and highly playable.
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Serial Number
66505