{"product_id":"🔥2008🔥-dearmond-m-75-by-guild-gloss-black-korean-made-with-usa-2k-pickups","title":"🔥2008🔥 DeArmond M-75 by Guild~ Gloss Black~  Korean Made With USA 2K Pickups!","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 \u003cb\u003eDeArmond by Guild M-75 Black | Korean Made | USA Pickups \u003c\/b\u003e🔥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a lovely example of one of the better DeArmond-era guitars, a DeArmond by Guild M-75 finished in Gloss Black, Korean built and fitted with the highly regarded USA-made DeArmond Gold Tone humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were produced as an accessible take on Guild’s famous M-75 design and have developed a strong following in their own right. The combination of the substantial single-cut body, set-neck construction, full binding and distinctive DeArmond harp tailpiece gives them a character all of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar has had just one owner and has seen only very light home use. Remarkably, the protective plastic is still present on the pickup covers, which gives you a good indication of how lightly it has been used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this is a really clean example, especially considering its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep Gloss Black finish still presents beautifully, with just the expected light surface scratches, polishing swirls and handling marks that become visible under direct light on a black guitar. There are no significant knocks or anything that detracts from what is a very smart-looking instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrome hardware also presents very well and the fingerboard and frets appear particularly clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSA-Made DeArmond Pickups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge part of the appeal of these guitars is the pickup set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis M-75 carries a pair of USA-made DeArmond Gold Tone humbuckers, designed to retain plenty of clarity and definition rather than simply producing a dark, heavily compressed humbucker sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey suit the character of the M-75 incredibly well, offering warm and rounded neck tones, a clear and articulate bridge sound and a very usable middle position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith individual volume and tone controls for each pickup alongside the traditional three-way selector, there is plenty of versatility available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic M-75 Styling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, there is plenty going on here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gloss Black finish is surrounded by contrasting cream binding, while the bound rosewood fingerboard features large pearloid block inlays. The mother-of-pearl-style headstock motif and DeArmond by Guild M-75 branding complete a design that unmistakably draws from Guild’s classic American instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end is that wonderful DeArmond harp-style tailpiece, paired with an adjustable bridge and chrome hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt manages to have some of the visual familiarity of a Les Paul-style single cut while looking very different from the countless copies out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Specification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod specifications for the Korean M-75 include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* M-75 single-cut design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Chambered body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Maple top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Gloss Black finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Cream body binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Set-neck construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Bound rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Pearloid block position markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 22 frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Approx. 24.75” scale length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Approx. 1 11\/16” nut width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 2 x USA-made DeArmond Gold Tone humbuckers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 2 x Volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 2 x Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 3-way pickup selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Adjustable bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* DeArmond harp-style tailpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Chrome hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Sealed machine heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear of the headstock is clearly marked “DeArmond by Guild - Crafted in Korea”, with serial number 8070067.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy These Are Worth Knowing About\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korean DeArmond range occupies an interesting chapter in Guild history. These weren’t simply generic single-cuts with a familiar name attached. Models such as the M-75 were created around genuine Guild designs and fitted with quality hardware and USA-made pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-75 in particular has become increasingly appreciated because it offers something slightly different from the usual Les Paul formula, both visually and tonally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finding one that appears to have spent most of its life at home, with the pickup plastics still intact, certainly isn’t an everyday occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of guitar for the money, and a particularly attractive example for anyone looking for something a little less obvious than the usual single-cut choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is supplied exactly as pictured and does not include a case or gig bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCases and gig bags are only included where clearly shown in the photographs or specifically mentioned within the listing description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require a case or gig bag, we stock a wide range of quality options to suit most electric, acoustic and bass guitars, with prices starting from just £20. Simply message us before purchasing and we’ll be happy to recommend the best option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent UK guitar specialist based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Over 200 new and used guitars in stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange and trade-ins always welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• £50 deposit secures any guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• International shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First guitar? 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