Estados Unidos / Canadá
Guild
Guild is a brand of electric/low/acoustic according to catalog linked to the United States/Canada and accredited by its official or historical source.
Contexto
Cómo trabajamos esta marca
Guild is preserved as Brand because there is documentary circulation of its instruments on the European market or second hand. Technical information must still be closed with period catalogues or manufacturer documentation. Until then, materials, scales, bridges, electronics or manufacturing country must not be attributed universally to all its units.
Detalle
Detalle técnico
Documented instruments and models
The list available includes Guild within the categories of electric guitar, electric bass and acoustic guitar. Under the section of electric bass are the models D-40, D-55, M-20, F-55, Starfire, Polara and Surfliner. The information provided does not detail which versions correspond to each family nor does it allow to generalize its specifications.
Why it Matters to Identify the Unit
En una intervención conviene registrar el modelo exacto, el año, la fábrica o procedencia indicada en el instrumento y sus medidas reales. Las especificaciones pueden cambiar entre gamas y periodos, por lo que estos datos condicionan la elección de piezas y el alcance del ajuste.
Revisiones habituales en taller
La revisión puede incluir el estado general del instrumento, la geometría del mástil, la acción, el funcionamiento de la electrónica cuando exista y el estado de herrajes, puente, cejuela y trastes. El trabajo concreto se define después de inspeccionar la unidad y confirmar su construcción.
Acústicas y sistemas activos
En guitarras acústicas o clásicas debe controlarse también la humedad y la posible evolución de la construcción. Si la unidad incorpora un sistema activo, es necesario comprobar su alimentación y el funcionamiento del circuito antes de diagnosticar fallos de sonido.
Límites del diagnóstico a distancia
Una fotografía o una descripción breve puede ayudar a orientar la consulta, pero no sustituye la inspección directa. Para valorar un ajuste, una reparación estructural o la compatibilidad de una pieza hacen falta medidas, fotografías detalladas y, cuando sea posible, revisar el instrumento físicamente en el taller.
Servicios relacionados
Professional independent diagnosis
Cleaning + humidification of the fretboard
Truss rod adjustment
Nut adjustment or saddle
Fret leveling and polishing
Electronic inspection and cleaning
Preguntas frecuentes
How do I know if my guitar needs a refret?
A guitar usually requires a refret when the frets show deep grooves, uneven wear, persistent fret buzz, or tuning problems that cannot be fixed with a setup or leveling. Before recommending a full refret, it is advisable to perform a diagnosis of the frets and the neck.
What is the difference between leveling the frets and refretting?
Leveling corrects minor height differences and moderate wear, preserving the existing frets. Refretting involves removing the old frets and installing new ones. The choice depends on the available wear, remaining height, and overall condition of the fretboard.
Can a guitar with a maple fretboard be refretted?
Yes, but it requires more work and care because the finish can be affected during the removal and installation of the frets. In some cases, it is necessary to repair or partially redo the clear coat around the fret slots.
Can a guitar be refretted with binding?
Yes. A fretboard with binding requires a more delicate process to preserve or reconstruct the fret ends and the side finish correctly. For this reason, it often has a higher cost than a standard refret.
How long does a full refret take?
The time depends on the condition of the neck, the type of fretboard, the presence of binding, and the finish. As a reference, it usually requires several days of work between removal, preparation, installation, leveling, polishing, and final setup.