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Post by hushnel on Jan 6, 2020 16:56:50 GMT -5
This reminds me I have one up in the loft of the workshop that needs some serious work, but nothin catastrophic. I don’t even know what model it is. I’ll check it out next time I head down to the shop. Maybe tomorrow.
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Post by swampyankee on Jan 7, 2020 16:02:41 GMT -5
This thread inspired me to check out new and used Guilds on line. Looking at the USA line, but an import DS-240 caught my eye. It's a slope shoulder J45 knock off with solid top, laminated mahogany sides and back. For 1/4 the cost of the real thing, it looks pretty good. And I could sfford to pick up a nice parlor with what i save.
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Post by redshoes on Jan 24, 2020 17:19:41 GMT -5
I've been jonesing for a Guild 12-string acoustic for some time now... I got what I felt was a good offer on a Guild F-1512E... it's not American made, but after a very close near-death experience, I realiize that I shouldn't have a great deal of money tied up in any further guitar purchases. I am quite pleased with the workmanship/craftsmanship of it... plus it sounds really nice...
I would certainly recommend them...
~shoes~
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Post by Ragtop on Jan 25, 2020 6:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by Shoes on Jan 25, 2020 12:28:16 GMT -5
Ragtop, I think that craigslist add is for my old guitar! I purchased it used from Wildwood Guitars up in Louisville back around 2015 I then traded it back in to them for my Gretsch in 2017 or early 18. It was a great 12 string it just didn't agree with my arthritis so I traded it off. I'll look and see if I still have my info from the trade. Weather it was my old one or not, great 12 string you won't be sorry!
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Post by Ragtop on Jan 25, 2020 17:14:06 GMT -5
Nope, Shoes, look again, that one is a 6 stringer.
That would be too crazy if it was your old guitar!
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Post by Shoes on Jan 25, 2020 18:06:43 GMT -5
So it is! WOW I saw that and thought "that's my old guitar" looks just like it, just not enough strings!
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Post by rickyguitar on Feb 1, 2020 23:30:02 GMT -5
For several decades my only guitar was a 1974 Guild D-40NT that I bought used at a small music store On the Green in Taunton, MA. That would've been Charles Bean Music. My Dad bought me my first guitar there in 67. I'm looking into Guilds as the 3rd of the "big 3" US guitar builders. My impression is that the acoustics were built like tanks, and had stiff action. I'm going to seek out some US built acoustics to try out and see if that's just myth. I had a buddy years ago who bought a Guild D-45 that had terribly stiff action. Ended up using it for slide only. I have played many with good action. I gave also played many Martin's with stiff action. I guess some are keepers and some are not. I think the worst acoustic i ever played was a low end Yamaha. Well, that and a Wards airline.
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Post by Opie on Feb 2, 2020 8:09:44 GMT -5
I have a D-40 from about 1975 that I've had since '81 that I'd put up against any dreadnought anyday. Best feeling neck of any of my guitars. Vintage Guilds are still a bargain IMO. Good to hear the the new ones are good, wish they'd carry them where I frequent.
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Post by Wish on Feb 3, 2020 20:18:37 GMT -5
I have a 1988 Guild D25-12 string guitar. I picked it up about 5 years ago off of CL. It’s a really nice playing and sounding guitar....arched back. It does not get played as often as it should. Here is a little demo when I first got it. Edit - It looks like the SoundCloud embed doesn’t work, so here is a link instead. soundcloud.com/wish-art/1988-guild-d25-12-demo<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/193570742&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false"></iframe>
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Post by swampyankee on Feb 4, 2020 8:07:17 GMT -5
So, while we're on the subject, arched backs seem to be a Guild trademark. How does the arch affect tone? I would think it would be louder but less resonant since the arch wouldn't vibrate as much as a flat back.
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Post by Shoes on Feb 8, 2020 8:52:18 GMT -5
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Post by BluzLvr on Feb 29, 2020 12:56:34 GMT -5
Bought a 12 string dreadnaught online. It was an import version, for a price I didn't think they'd take. I loved the sound, but it was a struggle to play, even after setting it up properly. My hands were tired after playing a short time. The seller had a 30 day return policy and I took advantage of it. My friend has an older JF-30 , I think. It is a wonderful guitar. No 12 string I've ever heard sounds quite like it. My Taylor 355 plays better, but does not sound as good.
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Post by orrk01 on Mar 7, 2020 6:40:17 GMT -5
I have a mid-70's D-35 that I have owned since new. I originally bought it because it was the loudest acoustic in the shop in my price range. It is in rough shape at this point in its life. Big 70's belt buckles really messed up the finish on the back. The first 3 frets are very worn from decades of cowboy chords. There is a big belly bulge. The wood around the sound hole is gouged from overly-ambitious strumming. And it probably needs a neck reset. It has a lot of sentimental value to me even though it's not really playable in its current condition. I have always thought I might try some repairs on it if my luthier skills improve enough to give it a go.
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Post by BluzLvr on Mar 8, 2020 9:51:24 GMT -5
I have a mid-70's D-35 that I have owned since new. I originally bought it because it was the loudest acoustic in the shop in my price range. It is in rough shape at this point in its life. Big 70's belt buckles really messed up the finish on the back. The first 3 frets are very worn from decades of cowboy chords. There is a big belly bulge. The wood around the sound hole is gouged from overly-ambitious strumming. And it probably needs a neck reset. It has a lot of sentimental value to me even though it's not really playable in its current condition. I have always thought I might try some repairs on it if my luthier skills improve enough to give it a go. If you don't mind altering your vintage instrument, the Bridge Doctor may be an option. It may bring that belly bulge right around. Looks like it doesn't take any special skills, either. There are a bunch of videos on YT showing the installation and results. www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Tools_for_Bridges/JLD_Bridge_Doctor.html
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Post by Taildragger on Mar 8, 2020 12:47:30 GMT -5
Have never owned a Guild acoustic so can only base my opinion on an early '60s, T-100 "Slim Jim", single cutaway, single Franz (P-90-ish) pup-ed hollowbody electric I once had and several Starfire basses (both MIA and MIK) that I've owned and/or played. All very good instruments. IMHO, Guilds, both new and used, tend to be a better value-for-the-money than Gibsons.
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Post by LTB on Mar 9, 2020 23:13:36 GMT -5
Even the GAD series (imports) is very very good. ninworks That stiff playing may be due to low frets, because the lower the frets are, the more the fingertips come into contact with the fretboard wood. Some guitars can play fine with low frets, but there's a practical limit and most fret jobs can take perhaps three levelings before all of them need replacing. Has your Guild had any sort of fretwork done on it? Some fret wire is small (low) straight from the factory. I have a 1961 Guild M65 that I refretted with jumbo wire and it made all the difference in the world. The original fret wire was really tiny and the guitar was hard to play. Now it almost plays itself. This:
That is a very nice looking guitar! I have played a newer Guild at GC about 5 years ago and it had tuning/intonation issues. Other Guilds played and sounded Nicely. "They are nicy and pricy"
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Post by Buster on Mar 10, 2020 15:42:46 GMT -5
I have a Guild JF65-12. It sounds, and plays, heavenly.
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Post by LTB on Mar 10, 2020 22:04:20 GMT -5
I know this not an acoustic in the strictest sense but an archtop hollowbody electric but I was listening to some Guild Demos and ran across this Rockabilly on a Guild. Thought it was pretty decent Rockabilly on Guild Guitar
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Post by OldRivers on Mar 13, 2020 11:12:37 GMT -5
Hey fellas, new guy here! I recently purchased an M-120 and love it. I compared it to an M-20 and the M-120 sounded much better to my ears. And I was prepared to buy the US version (M-20).
The craftsmanship on the US model was infinitely better than it's Chinese counterpart. But the tone was rather dull to my ears compared to the M-20. I have played another M-20 (a 2017) since the purchase, and it also had a somewhat lackluster tone to me.
Of course, YMMV.
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