Description
The songs write themselves! 1974 Guild F-20 Troubadour acoustic with professionally cleated and repaired cracks on the body. Solid spruce top, Solid Mahogany back and sides and a hard case for $1999!
- Body:
- Shape: Concert (also known as “Folk” or “Grand Concert”)
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Bracing: X-bracing pattern
- Finish: Natural Gloss
- Body Length: Approximately 19.25″ (489 mm)
- Lower Bout Width: Approximately 14.75″ (375 mm)
- Upper Bout Width: Approximately 11.25″ (286 mm)
- Body Depth: Approximately 4.5″ (114 mm) at the deepest point
- Neck:
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Slim to medium “C” shape
- Scale Length: 24.75″ (629 mm)
- Neck Joint: Dovetail joint
- Finish: Gloss
- Nut Width: 1.68″ (43 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone or synthetic material (varies by specific guitar)
- Fingerboard:
- Material: Rosewood
- Radius: 12″
- Frets: 20 medium frets
- Inlays: Pearl dot inlays
- Headstock:
- Shape: Traditional Guild shape
- Logo: Guild Chesterfield logo inlay
- Tuners: Open-gear tuners with white plastic buttons
- Hardware:
- Bridge: Rosewood with a compensated saddle
- Pickguard: Black
The Guild F-20 has been favored by various artists over the years, particularly those in the folk and singer-songwriter genres. While it may not be as widely recognized as some other Guild models, it has still found its place among notable musicians. Here are a few artists known to have played the Guild F-20:
- Nick Drake – The legendary British singer-songwriter and guitarist was known to have used a Guild F-20, contributing to the warm, intimate sound of his recordings.
- Paul Simon – While Paul Simon is known for playing various guitars, he has been seen using a Guild F-20, particularly during his early career.
- Eric Andersen – The American folk artist and songwriter has played the Guild F-20, appreciating its balanced tone and playability.
