FS - 1970 Guild M85

[mmmalmberg]

This is an early M85 with dual Hagstroms and the deep body, black with white binding. I just rewired it with new caps, CTS pots, new switch and jack, all of the hot runs are shielded and it sounds better than ever. I was going to say I don't know why I waited 'til now to do this but having just done it I know the answer - it's quite a pain when the only access is through the pickup holes! But it's sounding really great.

Neck and fretboard are in beautiful shape, normal paint wear and chips. Holds tune like a piano, intonation is excellent.

This has been my bass for the past thirty-some years but I just have never played it enough to justify owning it and need cash to buy a hang-glider. I mostly play sax and have kept other instruments like this around for noodling - it deserves someone who can really use it.

Pics at www.markmalmberg.com/guild/. $3400. USD plus shipping. Reply here or email me mmmalmberg (AT) comcast (DOT) net. Located near SF CA.

thanks,
Mark M.

[louiedi]

Gorgeous! That is my dream bass. Wish I had the cash. Good luck with the sale. If you're interested in a trade, let me know. I have a 5 string Sadowsky NYC if you have an urge.

Lou

[Philonius]

Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm, that is tasty!

[dlenaghan]

Just got your PM. I'd absolutely love to, but definitely out of my price range. For the benefit of others, though, is this the solid or hollowbody model?

EDIT: I'd guess from your statement that the only access is through the pickup routes that this is a hollowbody model, then? If that's the case, (and I apologize for asking so many questions, I'm just not very familiar with the build varieties of the M85) is the body blocked internally like the Starfire?

[mmmalmberg]

In a Guild ad I have it refers to the M85 as a "semi-solid" body, but it's the one generally referred to as the semi-hollow body. Definitely blocked, quite so, ie. probably a good bit more than a Starfire. (though I don't know how much blocking a Starfire has)

The solid-bodies are much thinner - I haven't measured this but it's like 2.5"-3" deep.

[bassgod0dmw]

I had one of those like 15 years ago. I sold it for $120!

[mmmalmberg]

bassgod that's very funny. I suspect we've all had similar experiences. In balance, hopefully we've all found some great deals as wellsomewhere along the way!

[mmmalmberg]

p.s. if it's not obvious, on the image gallery page click the square to the left of the forward/back controls, make your window full-frame and you'll see much bigger pics.

[SactoBass]

How much does this bass weigh?

[BassManPatsFan]

Oh man, gorgeous. My two starfires are enough for me at the moment, but one like this is now officially on my short list.

[mmmalmberg]

SOLD.

That was quick...

Yeah it's not a lightweight guitar but I don't know the actual weight - guess I'll find out when I ship it

[dlenaghan]

Thank god! I couldn't bear to look at this another day!

[mmmalmberg]

That's very funny - I know exactly how you feel! Now I just have to force myself to pack it up and ship it