The Best Guild Model Ever Made

[Rich Cohen]

Okay, folks. In your opinion, what is the best Guild model ever made?

 

[GGJaguar]

I'm getting the popcorn out and waiting to see who says "D-25" first.

 

[chazmo]

My semi-serious answer to your question, Rich, is the F-512 12-string acoustic guitar. Mostly because it's the reason I'm here. I suppose that's as good a reason as any to choose a favorite.

My not-so-serious answer is "my next one."

 

[Westerly Wood]

F50

 

[GGJaguar]

I'm going with an electric - the super versatile X-170.

 

[davidbeinct]

I’ve only personally played three models. A Hoboken F30, a D4, and two different GF30s. The GF30 gets my vote. Lots of positive comments on the tone of both the GF30s I have owned.

 

[davismanLV]

My serious reply is the D65S. From 1994. But it's kind of a silly question. There's so many great ones.

 

[merlin6666]

Maybe one of the Rich's will be able to tell I certainly haven't seen too many. Though I wonder how the Finesse would stack up... that's one I would like to try for sure.

 

[twocorgis]

For acoustics? I'd nominate the Orpheums, but they're really more like Gibsons. For a "pure" Guild, I'd give the nod to my Oxnard D40T.

 

[Rocky]

I think you'd have to split it up between flat tops, arch tops, hollow electrics and solid electrics.

But my answer is still "Nightbird."

I think it's funny that a company that started out strictly making archtops made most of it's reputation on flat tops.

 

[JohnW63]

The one you found that you can't put down.

There are just too many I've never seen let alone played.

 

[ReevesRd]

The F-30.
However, it seems I find a new model online every day.

 

[HeyMikey]

Rich, that is a question without an answer. There are several categories of Guild guitars, and many types within each category to fill different needs and preferences. If you had asked which are the favorites within each category you might get some level of consensus, but then again maybe not with such a small sample.

 

[West R Lee]

I've already determined this. It is without a doubt, that guitar who's owner thinks his/hers is the greatest ever made. And all opinions are correct.

OK, I'll play.............someone said the D25.........as far as impact on the guitar world, and indoctrination into great acoustic guitars by a large number of folks, especially for the numbers built, the D25 might just has take the cake.

However the D55 is, and probably always will be the icon.

But you know I have to make a case for my DV72.

West

 

[dreadnut]

Mine.

 

[Stuball48]

Jim:
Just finished playing my DV72 and, right now, I agree with you.

 

[Guildedagain]

This is easy, besides meaning nothing. Everything has been answered.

A place called Reverb.

Best by price.

And you'll notice, no crazy prices, not like Gibson/Fender, not even close.

 

[7GuildsandanSG]

To me, my S-60. I own a 90's SG and a few Asian built Guild electrics, and I've played friend's LPs and Strats and I think my S-60 is the best of all of them. A simple, well made, great sounding, great looking axe that plays better than anything.

 

[Teleguy61]

I'm going with an electric - the super versatile X-170.

Word.

 

[12 string]

F-512 is the best I've got. YMMV.

' Strang