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[b]Now sold[/b] I'm new here since I usually deal with gumtree, but this will undoubtedly be interesting to any collectors. [color=#333333]Ashbory in near-mint condition, with original gig bag. This isn't a new Fender/DeArmond remake, this is the orginal Guild with serial number AJ1, making this the first one ever made (check out the [url="http://www.largesound.com/ashboryfaq/general/"]FAQ on Largesound[/url] for more info on ashbory serial numbers).[/color] [color=#333333]In particular, these bits are relevant: [/color] [quote] [size=4][b]Q:[/b][color=#000000][font=geneva, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] How many Guild Ashbory Basses were made, when, and where?[/font][/color] [b]A:[/b][color=#000000][font=geneva, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] Judging from the serial number data available, 1235 total with production in 1986, 1987, and 1988, with 23 of those being made in 1987, 1086 in 1987, and 126 in 1988.d[/font][/color] [b]Q:[/b][color=#000000][font=geneva, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] What year was my Guild Ashbory made?[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=geneva, arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]A:[/b] Here's the serial numbers for the last Guild Ashbory Bass made each year:[/font][/color][/size] 1986: AJ23 1987: AJ1109 1988: AJ1235[color=#222222][/quote][/color] [color=#333333]The pictures show dust, not scratches on the body of the guitar. It's been sitting in storage for quite a while, but I've tested it and everything works fine. Stamp on back of headstock says AJ1 MADE IN USA.[/color] [color=#333333]Collection from Streatham/Tooting would be ideal, but I'll accept an extra £20 for postage to mainland Britain. If anyone wants more pictures, I'm happy to oblige. [/color][color=#333333]For some reason the photos aren't in hi-res so here are some imgur links as well:[/color] [url="http://i.imgur.com/9JqRkNY.jpg?1"]Link1[/url] [url="http://i.imgur.com/BHqRbRo.jpg"]Link2[/url] [url="http://i.imgur.com/gn9xshw.jpg"]Link3[/url]