NGD: 1985 Guild D-17m

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The owner of the D-25 wasn't around this weekend and was considerably farther away than the D-17m.

This morning I went and played the D-17m and it had that same sound that I've loved on Joe Pug's albums. It's a little heavy for an acoustic (typical for a Guild from this period) but it's got a big sound. It's also in great shape and I am now it's second owner.

The guy I bought it off of said he bought it to learn but never really did and just held onto it. Looking at the frets, I believe him. The neck is very comfortable, not too thin or thick and the gloss finish hasn't yet felt sticky.

I restrung it with light 80/20 bronze strings and it's still got a very warm sound, very articulate and with a booming low-end when I dig in.

These pictures are from the listing but they'll have to suffice for now.

It doesn't have a pickup but I have a Dean Markely Gold sound hole pickup and may install an L.R Bags down the road.
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I had a guild for years, a thin bodied acoustic (F4CE?). It was a fantastic guitar that smelled like a lumber yard, even after years.
 
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