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Looking at Guild’s dealership map here in the Northwestern US, it seems to have grown considerably since the last time I looked. I’m guessing this might be the “Yamaha Effect.” Regardless of the how or why, it’s nice to see!

I'm no electronics wizard, but love electric guitars. I have two single-coil Gibson pickups (P94R & P94T) that will eventually be replacing humbuckers in one of my guitars. Until I get around to installing them, is it okay to store the pickups essentially right next to each other (about a...

I've only ever owned one, but always find them to visually be a fun departure from the norm. Here's mine: A Memphis-made 2010 Gibson ES-330L (long neck like a 335) in Beale Street Blue:

Since I live on the north Oregon coast, I've long had a curious interest in myrtlewood, which only grows on the southern Oregon coast & a small portion of the northern California coastline. I hadn't purchased a guitar in six years, was very satisfied with the instruments I have, and wasn't...

In the current thread regarding a NGD Starfire lV, an opinion was shared regarding a lack of quality in similarly styled ES Gibsons produced after 2000. It seemed like this thread category would be a better place to add a few thoughts on the subject. After Gibson moved from Kalamazoo to...

Carrying over a discussion from the Gibson board for Cougar, since I don’t know how to post pics there! This is my 2007 CJ-165ec. Back, sides, & neck are flamed maple, the pickup is a soundhole mounted (‘07 & ‘08 only) Fishman Aura Ellipse unit. Lower bout is 15” wide, depth is 4-5/8”, scale...

I’ve seen a couple of references to a simplified picture posting process. I must have missed the rollout of this - Could someone please explain or provide a link? Thanks in advance!

A YouTube video was linked on the Gibson acoustic forum that includes a lot of interesting stuff. Sorry I don't know how to attach links, but go to YouTube & punch in: The Untold Story of Gibson Acoustic I'm guessing this was made towards the end of 2015. I haven't seen it before & it may...

Just wondering about a '97 Starfire that arrived today. It is very clearly labeled as a Starfire 3, and conforms to the original specs in every way, including the metal bridge - except for the fact that it has a harp tailpiece instead of the 3's Guild-Bigsby. There are no signs of a Bigsby...

My apologies if this has already been covered, but I'm wondering if anyone has reliable info on which Korean factory is manufacturing Newark Street Guilds? I have a 2014 A-150b Savoy, from the end of the Fender era. Samick, Peerless, Saien, Unsung, other? Just curious!

Per a post on the Gibson Acoustic Forum, Ren is retiring and moving back to Bozeman. Whenever and wherever he goes, many thanks to Ren for all his efforts to keep USA-made Guilds viable, and well wishes for a most enjoyable retirement!

I have a '73 Guild F-30R, which had a short three-year run using the "mini-jumbo" body style, along with a chesterfield logo, dots inlays, ebony board & bridge, decorative back stripe, and black pickguard to complement the rosewood body. In 1976, this model was reintroduced with F-50R...

Two weeks ago I received a '73 F-30R, and after some setup work, it's just a lovely little guitar. Ebony fingerboard & bridge, black pickguard, marquetry striping on the back & endpin joint, chesterfield logo, and original hardshell case. As these seem to be rather rare, it's my first...

Yesterday I received an F30R made in 1973. It has a few issues & I'm assessing whether or not to keep it, but I was just curious about the label. I know this has come up before, but can't recall the discussion. The label only says Made in USA. It does not list the city of origin as either...

I'm rather new to this particular guitar board (but not to Guilds!), and have seen occasional references to "BR" Guilds. Is this simply referring to an instrument with Brazilian Rosewood? And if so, do those with only a BR board and/or bridge get into the group? Additionally, what is the last...

After owning four Guilds in the '70s (all purchased new), I drifted away to short scale Gibsons & Martins for many years (mostly Gibsons), and I still greatly enjoy them. But all of a sudden, in the past six months I've rediscovered my inner Guild, and what a fun ride it's been - capped in the...