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class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCollector's Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe 1964 Guild M-65 Freshman is a charming piece of American guitar history, offering the warm, woody character and understated elegance that defined Guild’s early instruments. Designed as a compact hollowbody electric, the M-65 Freshman combines comfortable dimensions with vintage archtop tone, making it equally at home with jazz chords, blues lines, roots music, and clean vintage textures. With its mid-’60s construction and unmistakable Guild personality, this is a wonderfully distinctive instrument for the player or collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent, however this could be considered mint for its age. Plays great and looks amazing for its age. Couple of small flaws. There is slight wear on the back. It's looks like a cloudy mark. I took a photo of the area. A small blemish on the side of the neck where neck and body meet. Other than that it's in superb condition. Very fun to play. Comes with original case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1964 Guild M-65 Freshman\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA during Guild’s classic 1960s era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact hollowbody archtop design with comfortable, player-friendly proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm and resonant acoustic character with the unmistakable openness of a true hollowbody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle pickup configuration provides a simple, direct signal path and classic vintage electric tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for jazz, blues, roots, swing, and vintage rock ’n’ roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable neck and compact body make it an inviting instrument for both seated and standing playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Guild headstock and period appointments give the guitar an unmistakable mid-century aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward controls keep the focus on the natural voice of the guitar and pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces warm, rounded cleans with plenty of woody definition and vintage character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA distinctive alternative to more common Gibson and Gretsch hollowbody models from the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 60 years old, giving it genuine vintage appeal rather than a modern aged or reissue treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent choice for the vintage Guild collector, studio musician, or player looking for a compact American-made hollowbody with authentic 1960s character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}