Guild Bluesbird 1999, Black

This 1999 Guild Bluesbird in Black comes from the tail end of Guild's revered Westerly, Rhode Island factory era, right before that plant closed in 2001, making it one of the last runs of true American-made Westerly craftsmanship. The Bluesbird pairs a Les Paul-style mahogany body and set neck with Guild's own humbucker voicing, delivering thick, singing sustain with a tonal character that's distinct from the usual Gibson-style suspects. It's long been a favorite among players wanting something with familiar single-cutaway feel but its own personality, without chasing the premium that comes with the Gibson name. This is a well-built, underrated American classic from a factory era collectors and players increasingly seek out.