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To be honest, I didn't really know much about Guild a month ago. I mean, I knew they were a guitar manufacturer, but not much more than that. Then I stumbled across a video of the M-20 and fell in love with the sound. So watched more M-20 videos and they re-affirmed that it was the best sounding guitar I've heard. Of course everyone has different preferences in this regard.
Anyway, I then started getting into the specs of it (the new one). I was disappointed to see the use of artificial components:
Rosette: ABS (Plastic) Ring
Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid (Plastic)
Bridge Pins: Ivory Coated Plastic
Endpin: Ivory Coated Plastic
Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage Style Open Gear in Nickel with Cream Buttons (Buttons Plastic?)
It looks like the Nut and Saddle were NuBone in the teaser video (I think), but it is bone in the production model
So, I know I could replace the inlays, bridge pins, endpins, and tuning machines. I doubt I could do much about the rosette.
Another thing to note (if not already obvious!), is that I'm a purist. I would also want to remove the pickguard (waiting for Guild to confirm it's finished under-neath). I'd also happily have no rosette, but if it's natural material I'm not too bothered about that.
Would happily pay more for a Deluxe version that has no plastics, but doubt that is on the cards. So should I make these modifications or should I look to get an older model? What's your thoughts?
Oh, clearly I'd want a natural finish too...
Thanks.
Anyway, I then started getting into the specs of it (the new one). I was disappointed to see the use of artificial components:
Rosette: ABS (Plastic) Ring
Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid (Plastic)
Bridge Pins: Ivory Coated Plastic
Endpin: Ivory Coated Plastic
Tuning Machines: Guild Vintage Style Open Gear in Nickel with Cream Buttons (Buttons Plastic?)
It looks like the Nut and Saddle were NuBone in the teaser video (I think), but it is bone in the production model
So, I know I could replace the inlays, bridge pins, endpins, and tuning machines. I doubt I could do much about the rosette.
Another thing to note (if not already obvious!), is that I'm a purist. I would also want to remove the pickguard (waiting for Guild to confirm it's finished under-neath). I'd also happily have no rosette, but if it's natural material I'm not too bothered about that.
Would happily pay more for a Deluxe version that has no plastics, but doubt that is on the cards. So should I make these modifications or should I look to get an older model? What's your thoughts?
Oh, clearly I'd want a natural finish too...
Thanks.