{"product_id":"guild-d4-nt-hr-dreadnought-acoustic-made-in-usa-1996","title":"Guild D4 NT HR Dreadnought Acoustic - Made in USA 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second hand vintage American built acoustic guitar is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll great, just a couple of light scratches on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGuild D4 NT HR\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as one of the most characterful “working‑player” dreadnoughts Guild ever produced. Built in Westerly, Rhode Island, during the 1990s, it represents the brand’s \u003cem\u003eTrue American\u003c\/em\u003e era, an era known for rugged construction, warm tone, and guitars designed to be played hard and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model appears across multiple listings as a \u003cstrong\u003e1990s USA‑made dreadnought\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003esolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emahogany back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Guild’s signature \u003cstrong\u003earched back\u003c\/strong\u003e design, which was developed to reduce internal bracing and increase projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D4 NT HR is a no‑nonsense, gig‑ready dreadnought. It’s not ornate, flashy, or boutique it’s built to deliver tone, reliability, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e for dynamic response and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMahogany body\u003c\/strong\u003e offering warmth, midrange focus, and a woody character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArched back construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Guild hallmark, improving projection and eliminating the need for back bracing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Westerly, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly respected production period for Guild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDreadnought body\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong low‑end and a punchy, traditional voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Tone and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D4 NT HR has a sound that suits singer‑songwriters, strummers, and players who want a dependable, full‑bodied dreadnought voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonal profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm, woody lows\u003c\/strong\u003e from the mahogany body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear, articulate mids\u003c\/strong\u003e that sit well in a mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen, responsive top end\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to the Sitka spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent projection\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the arched back design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a guitar that rewards strong rhythm playing but also handles fingerstyle better than many dreadnoughts in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild quality and feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuild’s 1990s Westerly craftsmanship is widely praised, and the D4 NT HR reflects that reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid, durable construction\u003c\/strong\u003e—these guitars were built to last decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically a medium C that suits most players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural satin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels organic and opens up the tone over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, balanced dreadnought tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA‑made quality at a reasonable used price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArched back adds projection and structural stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and gig‑ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges well, many 1990s examples sound richer today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAesthetics are plain compared to higher‑end Guilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-frills appointments may feel basic to some players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGuild D4 NT HR\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the best value dreadnoughts from the 1990s American acoustic market. 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