All Hog D-25 Vs Spruce top...thats not it though.....

[Drka]

Hey LTG,
Whats your opinion on the All Hog Vs. Spruce Top D-25s.
Also i saw a Guild D-25 thats a hog. but its made in1990... what is this!!! The Wood is definately mahogany....
or sapele (just so im not wrong) :lol:

how beautiful is that........ i cant play it before purcahse though

 

[GardMan]

Note that it's also a flat back with white binding...

I know the specs for the D25 changed around '73-'74, from (1) all-mahogany flat back to (2) all mahogany arched back to (3) spruce top arched mahogany back.

But the D-25 changed back to an all mahogany flat back sometime in the late '80s or early '90s... I just don't know when. It's too late to be in Hans' Volume 1, and I don't think it is mentioned in Beesley's book.

Sure looks nice, tho'!
D

 

[bluesypicky]

Hi Drka!
That is a very legitimate question, that has come around the block several times already.
Basically the consensus is that the spruce top D25 (arched back) is more bassy and has more volume than the all hog (flat back).
Personally, for finger style blues purposes, I enjoy every bit of my all hog flat back and it's country "twang", but I reckon, it is not as much an "all purpose" guitar as the arched back is.

 

[bluesypicky]

Not sure about the guitar shown, other than it's nice. 8)

 

[fungusyoung]

That guitar looks more like a Corona era D25 than anything I recall seeing out of Westerly, but that obviously would not make it a 1990. I bet Hans would know for sure, though.

 

[Ridgemont]

That is not late '90s. Look at the headstock, it is not tapered.

 

[Dubbaround]

Hard to beat the arched back hoggy / spruce. It can be played soft and low or loud and proud.

 

[taabru45]

That is not late '90s. Look at the headstock, it is not tapered.

I think the heal of my ex Corona had a smaller heal on it...pretty; sure...Steffan

 

[hansmoust]

Also i saw a Guild D-25 thats a hog. but its made in1990... what is this!!! The Wood is definately mahogany.... or sapele (just so im not wrong)

Hello Drka,

That looks like a ca. 2003 Guild D-25 to me.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[adorshki]

Note that it's also a flat back with white binding...
But the D-25 changed back to an all mahogany flat back sometime in the late '80s or early '90s. Sure looks nice, tho'!
D

Hi Gard: I think you slipped a decade there. It definitely was 'hog archback/spruce top until end of Westerly production. My '96 is an example. Then discontinued for short time and revived in the configuration shown in Corona. Note the wide headstock detail. My Corona D40 also has wide headstock.

 

[adorshki]

Hey LTG,
Whats your opinion on the All Hog Vs. Spruce Top D-25s.
Also i saw a Guild D-25 thats a hog. but its made in1990... what is this!!! The Wood is definately mahogany....

Yes it is.

how beautiful is that........ i cant play it before purcahse though

See Hans' comment, it's definitely a Corona. Getting serial number from seller will put the final nail in that coffin. Should have a label inside, states "crafted in Corona CA". Hans has noted that at some point they moved label to back of headstock, on D40's at least, so if it's gone that may be why buyer has mis-identified the vintage. Corona s/n should start with a "C", it should also be stamped into back of headstock. Or seller may not want identify the guitar as a Corona due to persistent rumors of poor quality in Corona production. They don't get no respect except from their owners. I can say my Corona D40 is every bit as well built as my 2 Westerlys. Corona's bad reputation is probably undeserved and I think has been blown out of proportion simply due to internet rumor-mongering and unscrupulous sellers trashing them,probably in an attempt to inflate the value of the Westerly instruments they're trying to sell.
The only complaints I can remember reported here were some finish flaws. Those are the only ones I consider valid first-hand reports. The only other observation is: I'd say to make sure to read is Bluesypicky's comments about tone.
That's probably a fine instrument. Ask seller if he'd consider a 3 day return allowance at your shipping expense.

 

[hansmoust]

Hans has noted that at some point they moved label to back of headstock, on D40's at least, so if it's gone that may be why buyer has mis-identified the vintage.

Hello adorshki,

That's not exactly what they did. There was a small 'Fender Hand Crafted In Corona, California' decal on the back of the headstock of the early production Corona guitars. It was only there for a relatively short period.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[adorshki]

Hans has noted that at some point they moved label to back of headstock, on D40's at least, so if it's gone that may be why buyer has mis-identified the vintage.

Hello adorshki,
That's not exactly what they did. There was a small 'Fender Hand Crafted In Corona, California' decal on the back of the headstock of the early production Corona guitars. It was only there for a relatively short period.
Sincerely,
Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

ahhh..decal...thanks! And more useful info for Drka too.

 

[GardMan]

Note that it's also a flat back with white binding...
But the D-25 changed back to an all mahogany flat back sometime in the late '80s or early '90s. Sure looks nice, tho'!
D

Hi Gard: I think you slipped a decade there. It definitely was 'hog archback/spruce top until end of Westerly production. My '96 is an example. Then discontinued for short time and revived in the configuration shown in Corona. Note the wide headstock detail. My Corona D40 also has wide headstock.

I thought the return of flat backs might have occured in Corona... but lacking a source, wasn't sure. I'll just call it one of my "senior moments." D

 

[adorshki]

I thought the return of flat backs might have occured in Corona... but lacking a source, wasn't sure. I'll just call it one of my "senior moments." D

Ever notice gettin older ain't as easy as it used to be? :wink:

 

[onewilyfool]

I have a 1977 D-25 M, that has a spruce top???? It is the one with the laminated arched back. Very nice sound....but I thought M meant that it had a Hog top???

 

[taabru45]

I have a 1977 D-25 M, that has a spruce top???? It is the one with the laminated arched back. Very nice sound....but I thought M meant that it had a Hog top???

My Corona D25, was a great guitar with a deepness in the sound... Hog all way around....Steffan

 

[Drka]

:? i think its safe to say that all guilds are good guitars. :lol:
cheers,
drka

 

[adorshki]

I have a 1977 D-25 M, that has a spruce top???? It is the one with the laminated arched back. Very nice sound....but I thought M meant that it had a Hog top???

By '77 "M" meant Mahogany color stained top, like D25CH=Cherry, D25Br=Brown, D25Nt=Natural.
Not 100% positive but I think a few '74 to 75's might have been labelled that way to indicate a 'hog top. Somebody reported owning one in the last few months but I'm still not 100% convinced he actually verified what the top was made of. IIRC it was a '76 which should have been too late for a 'hog top at all.

 

[adorshki]

:? i think its safe to say that all guilds are good guitars. :lol:
cheers,
drka

We all like to think so, or that at least they started out that way!
H-ll, if it ain't a Guild, it's just another guitar! :lol: