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 round out this ultimate package. The Bluesbird is available in a sleek Jet Black, and Iced Tea Burst with a flamed maple top.
Body
Body Type | Chambered Solid Body Body Shape | 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 | Iced Tea Burst (ITB) Finish - Top | Gloss Polyurethane Finish - Back and Sides | Gloss Polyurethane Finish - Neck | Gloss Polyurethane
Hardware
Bridge String Spacing | 2" (52mm) Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel Plated Bridge | TonePros NVR2 Locking Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece | Stopbar Tailpiece Nut Material | Bone Tuning Machines | Grover® Sta-Tite™ Open-Gear 18:1 Strap Buttons | Vintage Style Pickguard | BluesBird Cream with Black Chevron Logo (Included but not installed)