A Late-'90s Hidden Gem That Still Delivers
Not every great guitar has a famous name on the headstock. The DeArmond M-65C came out of Fender's brief stewardship of the Guild brand in the late 1990s, when Guild spun up the DeArmond label to offer well-built, affordable instruments. The result was a range of guitars that often punched above their price tag — and the M-65C is a fine example. It's a single-cutaway solid body in a classic LP-inspired shape, finished in sunburst and built with the kind of practical spec list that just works.
This DeArmond M-65C is in Very Good condition. The guitar is fully functional and will go through a full tech set up prior to shipping. It has a small amount of play wear noted. Please review the photos carefully for full condition.
If you've been curious about these late-'90s DeArmonds, this is a solid opportunity to find out what the fuss is about — without paying vintage-collector prices. Players who appreciate a comfortable single-cut with dual humbuckers and a clean, classic layout will feel right at home here.
Single-Cutaway Solid Body Built for Players
The M-65C wears its LP-style DNA on its sleeve: a single-cutaway mahogany solid body, that familiar carved top silhouette, and a sunburst finish that suits the classic aesthetic well. The mahogany body gives the guitar a warm, resonant character that works with everything from clean rhythm playing to driven lead tones. It's a straightforward, no-nonsense platform.
The rosewood fingerboard is smooth under the fingers, and the 22-fret neck gives you plenty of range for most playing styles. The bolt-on maple neck construction keeps the feel familiar for players coming from Fender-style instruments while still delivering the rounded, warmer character you'd expect from this body style.
Dual Humbuckers, Simple Controls
The M-65C runs a pair of DeArmond humbuckers — one at the neck, one at the bridge — wired through a 3-way toggle switch with individual volume and tone controls. It's a layout that players have relied on for decades, and for good reason: it's intuitive, reliable, and gives you a solid range of tones without needing to think too hard about it.
The neck humbucker delivers warm, full-bodied clean tones, while the bridge pickup firms up with more bite and definition. With the 3-way toggle you get both individually or the blended in-between position. Chrome hardware rounds out the classic look throughout.
Product Features:
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Body: Single-cutaway solid mahogany body
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Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
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Frets: 22 frets
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Pickups: 2x DeArmond humbuckers (HH configuration)
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Controls: Individual volume and tone controls with 3-way toggle switch
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Hardware: Chrome hardware throughout
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Finish: Sunburst
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Body type: Solid body, single-cutaway
This is a used guitar from our inventory. Pictures are of the actual item you will receive.
All used gear is sold AS IS.
Brand: DeArmond
Model: M-65C
SKU: U-M65|IC99065744
Condition: Used
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