5/30/2023 0 Comments Muddy waters guild![]() Some very popular models came out of this decade, namely the Starfire models, the Thunderbird, S-100 Polara, and Guild's first 12-string and bass guitars.Guild's first collaboration with an artist (Johnny Smith) results in the Johnny Smith Award model, which was made from 1956-1960. Due to Dronge's ties with the New York jazz scene, Guild's list of endorsees include Johnny Smith, Don Arnone, Carl Kress, and Barry Galbraith, among others.It was during this time period that Guild hires most of the people who are responsible for the tremendous growth of the company during the 1960s, such as Bob Bromberg (general/plant manager), Gilbert Diaz (final assembly), and Carlo Greco (luthier). In 1956, production moves from New York City to Hoboken, NJ. ![]() ![]() Models such as the X-175 Manhattan, M-75 Aristocrat, F-30, F-40, and F-50 are introduced.In the next few years, Guild makes their first flattops, followed by acoustic archtops.
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