I swapped guitars with RayK this week. His F55e for my Orpheum 12-fretter. The Orpheum has been fine, but I really needed to put a pickup in it for it to get more playing time. But I couldn't bring myself to do that to the little guy.
This is my first experience with an Oxnard Guild. I've only had it a few hours, but so far I gotta say I'm impressed. The guitar is light for a Jumbo and the build quality looks to be first-rate. It's very reminiscent of a later-build New Hartford Guild, probably due to the Ren Ferguson influence.
The tone? The low end rumbles into my chest like no other guitar I've ever played. The tone is warm and balanced but not as chimey as some Guilds I've played. It's woody, thick, and chunky while also being warm and pleasant. Sounds great strummed. The LR Baggs Anthem reproduces that tone so well it's almost spooky.
Pics were available in Ray's original post so I won't post more.
This is my first experience with an Oxnard Guild. I've only had it a few hours, but so far I gotta say I'm impressed. The guitar is light for a Jumbo and the build quality looks to be first-rate. It's very reminiscent of a later-build New Hartford Guild, probably due to the Ren Ferguson influence.
The tone? The low end rumbles into my chest like no other guitar I've ever played. The tone is warm and balanced but not as chimey as some Guilds I've played. It's woody, thick, and chunky while also being warm and pleasant. Sounds great strummed. The LR Baggs Anthem reproduces that tone so well it's almost spooky.
Pics were available in Ray's original post so I won't post more.