-The Guild D-40 was first introduced in 1963.
-Serial number AJ 470
-made in Hoboken, NJ, USA
-multi bound Sitka spruce top with tortoise pick guard
-scalloped bracing
-Honduran mahogany back and sides
-3 piece mahogany neck
-original tuners and nut
-Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge
-the saddle slot has been filled and re-cut in proper location for excellent intonation
-frets excellent
-action is nice and low and playability is excellent
-huge sound - loads of volume
-period Ess & Ess hard shell case with Guild logo - 5 latch - arched top and bottom - near mint