1963 Guild A-50 Cordoba
$2,795.00 CAD
(USD $2,040.35)
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Introduced in 1956 as a budget friendly option in Guild's line-up of acoustic archtops - and in direct competition to Gibson’s L-50 model - the A-50 was the only acoustic archtop in the '56 catalogue that featured a laminate top and 16-1/4" body. Originally branded as the A-50 Granada, the model was re-branded as the Cordoba in 1961 possibly to avoid a conflict with Gibson’s trademarked Granada banjos. The model was discontinued in 1972, shortly before Guild dropped all acoustic archtops from their price list in 1973.
A wonderful early '60s build, this 1963 Guild A-50 is in excellent condition and presents beautifully. The original sunburst finish remains very well preserved, showing only minor signs of play wear throughout. This A-50 is completely original apart from an added Guild-branded DeArmond pickup and a replacement nut. The original frets are in very good condition with only minor wear.
Equipped with the same Guild Award branded DeArmond model 1000 Rhythm Chief pickup that came stock on the Guild Artist Award model, this A-50 offers a warm, open, and airy voice with excellent clarity and note separation when plugged into an amplifier. While not original to the guitar, this DeArmond Rhythm Chief has become quite a sought after pickup in its own right. The original Amphenol jack and cable accompany the guitar.
Scale length of 24-3/4". First fret depth of 0.895”, ninth fret depth of 0.935", 1-11/16" nut width. Pickup DC value of 15k. Weight of 5lbs 3oz.
With non-original hard case.
A wonderful early '60s build, this 1963 Guild A-50 is in excellent condition and presents beautifully. The original sunburst finish remains very well preserved, showing only minor signs of play wear throughout. This A-50 is completely original apart from an added Guild-branded DeArmond pickup and a replacement nut. The original frets are in very good condition with only minor wear.
Equipped with the same Guild Award branded DeArmond model 1000 Rhythm Chief pickup that came stock on the Guild Artist Award model, this A-50 offers a warm, open, and airy voice with excellent clarity and note separation when plugged into an amplifier. While not original to the guitar, this DeArmond Rhythm Chief has become quite a sought after pickup in its own right. The original Amphenol jack and cable accompany the guitar.
Scale length of 24-3/4". First fret depth of 0.895”, ninth fret depth of 0.935", 1-11/16" nut width. Pickup DC value of 15k. Weight of 5lbs 3oz.
With non-original hard case.