Up for sale is a 1987 Guild F-40 acoustic guitar with pick up, made in Westerly, Rhode Island. This is a well-regarded vintage Guild jumbo with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, known for its warm, balanced tone.

Based on the serial number (F400047), this guitar dates to approximately 1987.

The guitar is currently playable and structurally stable, and includes its original hardshell case in good condition, but it is being sold as a player/project instrument due to a prior neck repair and geometry issues (see details below).

Condition & Work History (Please Read Carefully):

• The guitar has had a previous neck repair that includes a wood screw through the heel

into the neck block

• The tip of the screw is visible inside the body, protruding slightly into the neck block

• This repair is stable but not ideal from a traditional luthiery standpoint

• The guitar currently plays, but the action is near the limit of saddle adjustment

• A proper neck reset and correction of the previous repair will be needed for optimal long-

term playability

Additional notes:

• General cosmetic wear consistent with age (light scratches, dings, finish wear)

• Original-style Grover tuners

• No major structural issues beyond the neck joint situation described above

Playability:

• Currently playable as-is

• Action is reasonable but cannot be lowered much further without addressing the neck

angle

• Best suited for a player comfortable with the current setup or a buyer planning a neck

reset

Summary:

This is a vintage Westerly Guild F-40 with great tone and character, offered at a price that

reflects the work needed.

Ideal for:

• A player looking for an affordable vintage Guild

• A luthier or experienced owner planning a proper neck reset

• Someone comfortable with a “player-grade” vintage instrument

What’s Included:

• 1987 Guild F-40 acoustic guitar

• Original Guild hardshell case (good condition)

Shipping / Local Pickup:

• Next day shipping, well-packed and insured

• Local pickup available (Salem, MA)

Final Notes:

This guitar is being sold as described, with full transparency about the neck repair and future work needed. The photos are an important part of the description—please review them carefully.

Feel free to reach out with any questions, but everything known about the instrument has been disclosed above.