The Guild Orpheum 12-Fret Dreadnought is a rare slope-shoulder beauty from Guild’s now-discontinued Orpheum Series, handbuilt in New Hartford under the direction of master luthier Ren Ferguson. Inspired by 1930s pre-war acoustics, it features a 12-fret neck joint and a wide lower bout for full, blooming lows and focused highs. The Adirondack top and mahogany body deliver dry, woody tone with just enough sparkle to cut through a mix—perfect for fingerpickers and folk stylists. Discontinued in 2014, these are highly prized for their responsiveness, resonance, and timeless build quality.
Specifications:
- Adirondack red spruce top
- Solid mahogany back and sides
- Slope-shoulder dreadnought body
- Mahogany neck with rosewood centre strip
- Vintage soft U neck profile
- 24.75-inch scale length
- Ebony fingerboard
- 12-inch fingerboard radius
- 20 frets
- 1.8-inch nut width
- Ebony bridge
- Scalloped red spruce bracing with hide glue
- Cream body binding
- Rope-style rosette and purfling
- Gloss nitrocellulose finish
- Open-back Gotoh tuners with cream buttons
A bit of light scratching and some light marks. Includes original hard shell case.
Product Specs
- Item Number: 36956
- Make: Guild
- Model: Orpheum 12-Fret 'D'
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Tobacco Burst
- Categories: acoustic-guitars ⇒ dreadnought
- Year: 2014
- Made In: United States
- MPN: 36956