Guilds have been, for a long time, my favorite acoustic guitars. I love their responsiveness. Play them quiet and they are very reserved and quiet sounding. Bang on them and they take off, very wild, almost out of control sound, but always balanced.
It's something I get from older Martin D's or the better new ones. But most Guilds seem to be able to put it up at a much lower price.
AudioFanzine's youtube account has some pretty interesting videos that you can look up. They're labelled along the lines of: "Gibson J-200 - how does it sound?", "Guild F40 - how does it sound?"
I went through a whole bunch of models, and while the J200 seems to sound best to me, the difference, IMO, is minor.
If you're just starting out on guitar I would not recommend a 12-string. They're much harder to play. Harder to hold the strings down and hard to pick precisely.
well guys I really just want to buy one guitar that will sound amazing for recording into my daw and that I can sing along to.
I'm hearing a 12 string is hard to keep tuned and is just a hassle, sucks cause I can afford it, but if really sticking to a 6 string then I would do that.
I was first after martins but Guild caught my eye more. Is guild a higher brand then most or lesser brand?
I really really want to get this right. But the strings are probably what makes the most difference huh?
If you want a 12 string go for it. They are not bad to tune but you need to tune 12 strings instead of 6 and the coursed strings must be tuned well to sound good. The 12 string you mention is a jumbo and the 6 string is a dreadnought so they will sound different besides the coursed strings.
Have you gone to a guitar store yet?
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I almost did yesterday when I read your post, but didn't want to second guess your choices.
An old D55 is a great guitar; I haven't played a new one, but have played & recorded with some vintage. The neck on them feels slimmer at the nut & the fingerboard has a really flat, inviting feel to it. With a good set-up, they're monsters & they sound great for flatpicking and strumming alike.
unless I here some honest opinions before dec 27th this is what I'll be buying. Now on the other hand if anybody wants to search this website and see what guitars they have and suggest something thats fine too.
Looks like a great choice to me. That guitar under the tree would make for a very Merry Christmas around here. Enjoy!
You might check out Sweetwater. They are the same price. They claim that every guitar is evaluated and set up before going out, and they have great free tech support, if you have a question or a problem. Just a thought. I'm not affiliated in any way, just had a lot of happy buying experiences with them over a very long time.
If you have not had a Guild, Martin, and/or Taylor in hand to know the shape of their neck and build and how it fits for you, while they each are great guitars and you could not really go wrong with either of them, you may not be getting what is best for you.
If you have not had a Guild, Martin, and/or Taylor in hand to know the shape of their neck and build and how it fits for you, while they each are great guitars and you could not really go wrong with either of them, you may not be getting what is best for you.
True. You mentioned you have a GC nearby. No harm in going in and sitting in their acoustic room for a while. Problem is, their guitars are never set up, and most play horribly, but you'll get a basic idea of sound and neck shape.
I bought a D55 about 4 years ago, and it sounded ok, played ok, but the finish on the neck started peeling off almost immediately.
The tone was muffled sounding - almost like there was too much finish on the top. It seemed like it would be a very long time (if ever) before it opened up.
I bought a D55 about 4 years ago, and it sounded ok, played ok, but the finish on the neck started peeling off almost immediately.
The tone was muffled sounding - almost like there was too much finish on the top. It seemed like it would be a very long time (if ever) before it opened up.
Returned it.
Bummer. I never heard of that with a Guild. It's almost like somebody messed with it aftermarket, like a sanding and overspray to fix a flaw in the top. Dealers have been known to do this if the guitar gets damaged in the store.
Guild factory finsihes, even new ones, are usually spot on, IME. That's why I like Sweetwater. Their inventory quality control system is pretty solid.
I bought a D55 about 4 years ago, and it sounded ok, played ok, but the finish on the neck started peeling off almost immediately.
The tone was muffled sounding - almost like there was too much finish on the top. It seemed like it would be a very long time (if ever) before it opened up.
Returned it.
The new D55 models are not so great. Fender changed them in the 90s (abalone soundhole, etc...) and like Fender does managed to destroy the brand.
The old D-55s are kick ass guitars.
If you want a Guild buy a Rhode Island made one. The prices are very reasonable on the used market for many models.
I already ordered my d 55 guild now you tell me the new ones suck? crap.
Old stuff is always revered over new, and any changes in manufacturing process, company ownership, detailing or manufacture location are always looked upon by some as "destroying the vibe," by some.
The new D55's are excellent guitars in their own right. I really like the one's I've played and reviews are consistently excellent.
well guys I really just want to buy one guitar that will sound amazing for recording into my daw and that I can sing along to.
I'm hearing a 12 string is hard to keep tuned and is just a hassle, sucks cause I can afford it, but if really sticking to a 6 string then I would do that.
I was first after martins but Guild caught my eye more. Is guild a higher brand then most or lesser brand?
I really really want to get this right. But the strings are probably what makes the most difference huh?
The 6 string version of that guitar with the jumbo body is an amazing instrument, easily the equal of a new J-200 but with slightly less fancy trim. Guild's jumbos are the flagships of their line, reall beautiful instruments.
I would avoid a 12 string if you haven't already plated much acoustic guitar, simply because they required somewhat more hand strength and endurance to play. Also they're not really as versatile.
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Regarding the 12 string guitar, the only reason to buy a 12 string is if you need one specifically for the 12th string sound. There is not point of buying it if you don't need it, my advice is a have a few good solid high end acoustic guitars and only then get yourself a 12 string if you need that extra sound(usually for recording etc'). It's a hassle to change strings, and tune it. Playing finger style is also a pain in the ass.
Just went to guitar center and tried both the Hd 28 and the hd28v and the V is way cooler. Im so stoked to be getting this guitar. Sounds way cool and feels pretty good too. Was a bit small but the sound is all that matters.
Old stuff is always revered over new, and any changes in manufacturing process, company ownership, detailing or manufacture location are always looked upon by some as "destroying the vibe," by some.
The new D55's are excellent guitars in their own right. I really like the one's I've played and reviews are consistently excellent.
The older D-55s were custom order instruments. The reason old Rhode Island Guild guitars didn't take off in value was that they never got bad - until Fender bought them.
I'm sure your new guitar will work for you. The old RI Guild guitars were some of the best anyone made. My old D-55 can hang with my 50s and 60s Martin and Gibson acoustics. I have yet to play any newer ones I can say that about YMMV.
Here's what the old ones sound like. These are the ones that made the company's reputation. Seeing how Fender has destroyed Gretsch, Guild and every other brand they touch is criminal. All about cost cutting.
I have an old Guild D-50 from the 70s (it's actually a friends on permanent loan, thanks Randall!) and its dark and warm sounding but with a beautiful balance of frequencies across the fretboard... It just won't let me down, like an old pair of jeans.
It blows most modern acoustics away that I play.. I agree with noah330 that this is from the Guild era when some of the best acoustics in history were crafted!
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