Wait for Chazmo.
At LMG 2010 we saw examples of the line. There are apparently certain features people expect on a traditional Guild, but some of those are more expensive to produce and do not effect sound, quality or durability. The Standard Series eliminates some of those features in order to meet a different price point. I heard the discussion and it made sense at the time but the only specific I remember had to do with finishes. (What did the bassist get on his IQ test? Drool) Anyway we saw them but the series was not announced at NAMM and so everyone is hoping for an announcement in the fall.