Guild's Re-Evolution With A Twist

NEW FROM GUILD --- F47CE and F47RCE

January 28, 1999 -- For the contemporary finger-style player who enjoys a traditional folk guitar shape, but craves the added power lent by a slightly larger body; Guild Guitars(R) introduces the new F47CE and F47RCE. These state-of-the-art guitars are based on the original Guild Valencia(TM) F-40 from the '50s which evolved into the Bluegrass(TM) F47 of the '60s, and then ultimately offered in 1973 as the Bluegrass(TM) F-40.

While at first look the F47CE and F47RCE may appear like reissues, these two new models have added bonuses not present on their precursors. Special standard features added to the new models include a Venetian round cutaway, as well as a Fishman Prefix Onboard Blender preamp system which features a three band EQ, a variable notch filter, flip-top-battery compartment for quick and easy access and a blending control for mixing the under saddle transducer with an on-board condenser microphone.

These full-bodied cutaways are solid wood top and back instruments with scalloped "Y' bracing, triple-A grade Sitka spruce tops, and Rosewood fingerboards. Both are decorated with multi-ply binding, traditional Guild block inlays, shell pickguard and Guild's trademark "Chesterfield" inlay on the headstock. In addition to the natural Mahogany and Rosewood body choices, the F47's are available in sunburst and black color options. Guild's F47CE and F47RCE are beautiful showcase guitars, re-evolved for today's solo acoustic players, performing songwriters and studio recording alike.

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