It makes me sad to learn about the moving of the Guild/Custom Fender factory out of NH CT. I was at last years Let's Meet Guild Day and was very impressed with the management and employees dedication to the craft of making some of the best acoustic guitars in the world. I have to say the quality of the 10 or so guitars they were making have to rank up there with the best guitars sporting the Guild name. That said, I believe the cost or maintaining the current facility as it, was probably the reason for the closure. As pretty as the building was, there was a ton of wasted space between the wood room to the finishing areas. Even after retooling and creating a better more functional work flow at the factory, there was still a lot of un-used space that needs to be paid for, heated, etc. With the limited number of guitars they are making, I am sure the cost per guitar is probably out of whack. I am sure management can find a smaller space or even incorporate them in another current facility. I honestly do not believe that the quality of the future guitars will be in jeopardy. This current collection of artisans is as good as it gets. Even with certain areas of production being done by CNC machines, you still needed an experienced crafter to finish each guitar, so it can live up to the brand. As for Hamer and Ovation, it might be better to move them offshore. With Ovations construction, I am sure there won't be much of a difference because of the fiberglass/carbon fiber/plastic construction of the backs. Crafting and bracing the tops and necks can be learned and the costs greatly reduced without losing the quality of guitars and their ultimate tone. As for Hamer, they really are a smallish player, so moving them won't be such an issue as Guild and the Fender Custom shop acoustics. So fear not Guild supporters, with a new home, I believe the future will be as bright as the past and present!