D120 and D20

[Gdjjr]

I'm torn... I have a D240E and a DS240... I also have a Martin 00015M... I love the darker sound of the all mahogany.
To the OT... I don't deal with Guitar Center anymore and they are the only Guild dealer(s) around me, I'm on the far north side of Houston.
Anyway, I'm trying to decide between the 120 and the 20... the 20 is way more expensive, but as best I can tell it also has a satin finish which I prefer.
Any owners of the 2, or anyone who has compared the 2 have any opinions?

 

[Bonneville88]

Had both - actually liked the sound of the D120 better, but the D20 was a much better player, felt like
a much higher quality guitar, and was really beautifully finished.
My D20 seemed too "Taylor-bright" and I never bonded with it, but I'd likely try another one or
several, as I've heard nothing but good from other owners.
Another option you might consider is a Corona-era all-hog D25, had several and they were all excellent.

 

[Westerly Wood]

I'm torn... I have a D240E and a DS240... I also have a Martin 00015M... I love the darker sound of the all mahogany.
To the OT... I don't deal with Guitar Center anymore and they are the only Guild dealer(s) around me, I'm on the far north side of Houston.
Anyway, I'm trying to decide between the 120 and the 20... the 20 is way more expensive, but as best I can tell it also has a satin finish which I prefer.
Any owners of the 2, or anyone who has compared the 2 have any opinions?

As you like the Martin 00015M, I would hold out for a 1968-1972 D25 flatback. On reverb.

Guild D-25 Bluegrass 1968 - 1973 | Reverb

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and,

Guild D25 1970s - Cherry | Reverb

1970s Guild D25This is a beautiful Guild D25 acoustic that we just took in and are very excited to bring to the Reverb marketplace. It has quite a bit of cosmetic wear and tear and a repaired top crack but still plays and sounds fantastic and is currently in good condition. This could be an aweso...

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[Gdjjr]

Had both - actually liked the sound of the D120 better, but the D20 was a much better player, felt like
a much higher quality guitar, and was really beautifully finished.
My D20 seemed too "Taylor-bright" and I never bonded with it, but I'd likely try another one or
several, as I've heard nothing but good from other owners.
Another option you might consider is a Corona-era all-hog D25, had several and they were all excellent.

That's good to know... I don't care for the brightness of a Taylor. Thanks!