1959 Guild M-75 Aristocrat, Blonde
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Model: M-75 Aristocrat
Year: 1959
Finish: Natural
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 2.3
Case: Original Gig Bag!
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Correct Gold Kluson Single Line
Pickups: 2 x Franz Soapbar
Hardware: Gold plated
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.7
Neck Depth 1: 22.5
Neck Depth 12: 25.1
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1959 Guild M-75 Aristocrat, Blonde
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A real gem from the golden age of Guild, this 1959 Guild M-75 Aristocrat in factory Natural finish is a rare and beautiful example of Guild’s early innovation and craftsmanship. Only made between 1954 and 1963, the M-75 wasn’t around for long, and examples in factory Natural (an option for 1959) are very scarce - especially on the UK market.
The construction consists of a tight-grained carved spruce top over mahogany back and sides, with a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. It’s lightweight and supremely resonant, with no f-holes, so you get a tighter, more focused sound than you might expect from its hollow body. The 24¾" scale length and 18th-fret neck join give it quite a unique feel - easy to play with quick access to upper frets.
The two Franz single-coil pickups deliver a rich and open tone with clarity, chime, and warmth in equal measure. Whether you're going clean and articulate or adding some breakup, they respond incredibly well to dynamics and pick attack - great for blues, jazz and beyond.
All hardware is original and correct, including the iconic Guild "Harp" tailpiece, gold-plated single-line Kluson tuners (with original buttons), and original knobs and switch. The gold hardware shows some typical tarnishing from age, but it suits the vibe perfectly and hasn’t been polished or tampered with.
Aesthetically, the Natural finish over spruce is a showstopper, mellowed to a soft amber hue with some lovely subtle lacquer checking and playwear. The absence of f-holes gives the top a clean, minimalist elegance, and combined with the gold appointments and unique Guild silhouette, it’s a seriously classy-looking guitar.
To top it all off, it comes with its original leather Guild-branded gig bag, a lovely survivor in itself and the perfect pairing for collectors and enthusiasts.
If you're looking for a vintage American hollowbody with rarity, tone, and class in equal measure, this M-75 Aristocrat is a standout. One of the coolest ‘50s electrics you’re likely to find, and a superb piece of Guild history.
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Summary
Model: M-75 Aristocrat
Year: 1959
Finish: Natural
Modifications: None
Repairs: None
Weight: 2.3
Case: Original Gig Bag!
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Correct Gold Kluson Single Line
Pickups: 2 x Franz Soapbar
Hardware: Gold plated
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.7
Neck Depth 1: 22.5
Neck Depth 12: 25.1
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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