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Topic: And another NGD

I've been after a new acoustic for some time and had set my sights on a Martin. I just can't justify spending over £1000 for an acoustic when I have 4 guitars at home already so I was looking at their X ranges. How disapointing then to find that the stratabond neck is awful! I found it rough and "sticky" and I was left wondering how a company like Martin could put out something like that. I don't like the tone of Taylors and I couldn't find a dealer local to me who sold Larrivee. I tried a Yamaha APX900 and 700 and thought they sounded like what they are, a mass produced guitar, nice enough but a bit samey and I couldn't find a Takamine that really floated my boat.

So on Saturday afternoon I found myself in Andertons in Guildford playing around with a couple of Guilds, a GAD30 and a GAD F20 Parlor. I was amazed at the massive tone and projection these guitars have. How the hell do Guild do that then? In all honesty I could have quite happily walked out of the store with both and straight in to a row with Mrs Buzzwagon so I settled on the GAD F20. Beautifully finished, just oozes magnificent tone, (I still can't get over the sound of this little thing), and plays beautifully. It comes with a really nice tweed case too all for the bargain price of £560.

All I can say is if you haven't tried a Guild give it a go, the tone that comes out of them will put a huge grin your face!

Jerry

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Happy NGD.  I bought a Guild when comparing it to Martin, Taylor, Breedlove, Blueridge, and Larrivee.  It just sounded better.  Unlike you, I did like the stratabond neck on the Martins.  I found the Martins and the Taylors very easy to play.  But the Guild just sounded too good not to buy it.  Mine's a D40- Bluegrass Jubliee. 

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Re: And another NGD

Happy NGD! You sound like a satisfied customer and that's what matters. Enjoy!

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4 Reply by dino48 (edited by dino48 2011-03-28 16:59:16)

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And another happy ngd,guilds are great guitars I had one in the seventies but had too sell it as I was going too be a new dad.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
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Pics plz!!!!

Happy NGD too.

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Happy NGD Buzz!!

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I can't believe that another one of us has fallen into the traps they set up in those
   guitar shops! They lure you in and wham! All jokes aside happy NGD Buzz. smile

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Re: And another NGD

Buzzwagon,
I'm jealous. What a great guitar. I've been eyeing the Guild 20s and 30s for some time. Enjoy and congratulations.
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happy NGD!  yes, the "rules" are... if you get a new guitar and are capable, pictures please!

I don't think I've actually seen a Guild in any of the local stores around here.  I'll have to continue to keep my eyes open and maybe one will pop up one of these days.  smile

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Happy NGD!

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Alright jerry.  Good for you.

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12 Reply by Buzzwagon (edited by Buzzwagon 2011-04-05 20:12:06)

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In accordance with "the rules" here are some pics of the new Guild.

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h432/buzzwagon1/PICT0017-1.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h432/buzzwagon1/PICT0019.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h432/buzzwagon1/PICT0020-1.jpg
http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h432/buzzwagon1/PICT0021-1.jpg

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Nice guitar.  Sounds good, I'll bet.  Good for you.

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Good looking guitar.  I love those tuners.    Great pictures.  Happy NGD

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Great looking guitar!! Good for you.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
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That is a beauty.It would look great in my case

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Looks beautiful!  Congrats again!

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