BLUESBIRD IN BLACK
Series: Newark St. Collection
The Bluesbird reflects Guild’s return to yet another historic solid body model. Originally released in 1970 as the solid body counterpart to the M-75 Aristocrat, the Bluesbird was subject to a few design changes over the decades. Today’s reissue features a carved maple top and maintains many of the aesthetic traits of the M-75 Bluesbird of the late 60s. Its lightweight chambered mahogany body allows for improved resonance and unparalleled comfort, making this guitar one of the lightest in its class. The Bluesbird features a 24 3/4” scale, and fast-playing vintage C shaped neck. While many of the Bluesbird’s specifications remain faithful to the original model, today’s updated version comes equipped with USA-made Seymour Duncan pickups, as well as a TonePros locking tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece to offer the most versatile version of this guitar to date. Grover Sta-Tite tuning machines and Guild’s deluxe padded gig bag round out this ultimate package. The Bluesbird is available in a sleek Jet Black, and Iced Tea Burst with a flamed maple top.
Specifications
Body Type | Chambered Solid Body |
Body Top | Maple |
Body Shape | Bluesbird |
Finish | Gloss Polyurethane, Black |
Body Binding | Cream |
Body Depth | 1 1/2″ (38mm) at edge |
Body Width Lower Bout | 13 3/4″ (349mm) |
Body Width Upper Bout | 9 3/4″ (248mm) |
Overall Guitar Length | 39 1/2″ (1003mm) |
Neck:
Neck Material | 1-Piece Mahogany |
Neck Shape | Vintage Soft “U” |
Neck Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
Scale Length | 24 3/4″ (628 mm) |
Nut Width | 1 11/16″ (43 mm) |
Nut Material | Bone |
Neck Binding | Cream |
Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
Fingerboard Radius | 10″ |
Fingerboard Inlays | Mother-Of-Pearl Block |
# of Frets | 22 |
Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
Tuning Machines | Grover Sta-Tite 18:1 |
Hardware Finish/Plating | Nickel Plated |
Truss Rod | Dual-Action |
Truss Rod Wrench | 7mm Nut Driver |
Features:
Bridge | TonePros NVR2 Locking Tune-O-Matic |
Strings | D’Addario EXL110 .010-.046 Nickel Wound |
Case or Gig Bag | Guild Deluxe Padded Gig Bag in Black |
Bridge Pickup | Seymour Duncan USA JB SH-4 with nickel cover |
Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan USA 59 Neck SH-1 with nickel cover |
Pickup Configuration | HH |
Pickup Switches | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
Control Knobs | Guild G Shield – Black/Silver |
Controls | Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) |
Strap Buttons | Vintage-Style |
Pickguard | Black with Guild Logo |
Item Number | 379-1801-806 |