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Old 10-18-2013, 10:47 AM
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Default Back and sides

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Originally Posted by billgennaro View Post
i believe those arched back D25's had laminate back/sides. i worked at the Westerly factory in the early 80's. always thought those Guilds were kind of heavy and chunky feeling, almost like a tank. still, they sounded pretty decent. i know they were still building them when i left there.
Hi Bill.

Almost. The sides are solid. The arched back was laminate, had to be for strength as you couldn't brace it. The backs on the flat back versions were solid as well.
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