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.
Features
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Bluesbird:
- Style: Bluesbird Chambered Body Electric Guitar
- Body Top: Carved Maple
- Body Wood (Solid Bodies): Mahogany
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan USA JB SH-4 with nickel cover
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan USA 59 Neck SH-1 with nickel cover
Body
| Body Type | Chambered Solid Body |
| Body Shape | Guild Bluesbird |
| Body Top | Carved Maple |
| Body Wood (Solid Bodies) | Mahogany |
| Soundhole / F Holes Binding | N / A |
| Body Sides | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Body Back | N / A (Solid Body) |
| Purfling | N / A |
| Body Binding | Ivory ABS |
Neck
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" (629mm) |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" (43mm) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 20mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 24mm |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 7mm Socket Wrench |
| Fingerboard Material | Pau Ferro |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10" (254mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Blocks - Mother-Of-Pearl |
| Frets Total | 22 |
| Fret Type | Medium Jumbo |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ivory ABS |
Finish
| Color | Black (BLK) |
Hardware
| Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) |
| Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel Plated |
| Bridge | TonePros NVR2 Locking Tune-O-Matic |
| Tailpiece | Stopbar Tailpiece - Nickel |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Tuning Machines | Grover® Sta-Tite™ Open-Gear 18:1 |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage Style |
| Pickguard | BluesBird Black with Gold Chevron Logo |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup | Seymour Duncan USA JB SH-4 with nickel cover |
| Neck Pickup | Seymour Duncan USA 59 Neck SH-1 with nickel cover |
| Pickup Switch | 3-Way Toggle: 1. Bridge Pickup - 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups - 3. Neck Pickup |
| Controls | Neck Volume & Tone, Bridge Volume & Tone, 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch |
Other
| Strings | D'Addario EXL110 - Nickel Wound Regular Light (.010" - .046") |
| Included Case | Case Sold Separately |
| Upper Bout Width | 9 3/4" (248mm) |
| Lower Bout Width | 13 3/4" (350mm) |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 1 1/2" (38mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 1 1/2" (38mm) |
| Body Length | 17 1/4" (438mm) |
| Overall Length | 39 1/2" (1003mm) |
| Item # | 379-1801-806 |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.
