Ngd gf25

keith7940236 · Oct 11, 2014

I was trying to decide between a new Standard D40 and this really cool old GF25
Here is the winner:

This baby still rings. It has what appears to be a laminated arched back that really directs the volume.
She is just starting to sink a little above the sound hole, but with a little trim of the saddle and a little lowering of the nut, I think it will be just fine.
Really happy with this decision, because now I can start my quest for the D-40 of my dreams!!!

killdeer43 · Oct 11, 2014

Congrats on a good choice. I had one for a too-short while and often wish I could get it back.
Oh well....

Enjoy, :friendly_wink:
Joe

jeffcoop · Oct 11, 2014

Very nice! Looks like a great choice.

Taylor Martin Guild · Oct 11, 2014

Enjoy your new baby.
Looks nice.

Westerly Wood · Oct 11, 2014

Wow, had no idea Guild made an F25. Looks superb. Great burst. Looks like a finger style monster.

killdeer43 · Oct 12, 2014

Westerly Wood said:
Wow, had no idea Guild made an F25. Looks superb. Great burst. Looks like a finger style monster.

For the record, it's a GF25. :friendly_wink:

Joe

killdeer43 · Oct 12, 2014

Allow me to reminisce.....here's my former GF25 (L) with my F112-6 for comparison.

I'm hoping to get the GF back one day. Great little Guild. :friendly_wink:

Joe

walrus · Oct 12, 2014

Nice guitar! Love the color of the finish!

walrus

keith7940236 · Oct 12, 2014

I put a new set of Phosphor Bronze 12's on her and she sounded OK, but didn't ring like I thought she would. I just put a set of 80/20 bronze 12's and man what a glorious sound! I think that with the mahogany and lack of excessive overtones, it can handle the bright strings. I love the sound of this guitar. The funny thing is (well maybe not so funny) that I have spent tons of money on much more expensive instruments that didn't come anywhere near the sound of this humble guitar.

killdeer43 · Oct 12, 2014

keith7940236 said:
I have spent tons of money on much more expensive instruments that didn't come anywhere near the sound of this humble guitar.

Funny (there's that word again) how that works, sometimes. I can concur on the sound. :friendly_wink:

Enjoy, Joe

davismanLV · Oct 12, 2014

Wow, really nice guitar, Keith! And the burst just kicks it into high gear!! Congratulations!! :encouragement:

Scratch · Oct 12, 2014

The GF25 is one of my favorite Guilds. Congrats and let me know if you ever decide to part with it.

BJ_Toscano · Oct 14, 2014

Glad you found one, Keith!

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