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First off, this site rules. I've lurked for a while. You all seem super kind and helpful. So thanks in advance.
Secondly, I am not an acoustic player, traditionally. I play Les Pauls. I like to play them loudly. And I like to write and play faster, angular stuff (in the vein of the first Police record, Guided by Voices, Afghan Whigs, etc, fap fap fap).
That being said, my band doesn't tour anymore and we only play in town sparingly. SO, I want to start playing more solo shows. And I want to start playing more casually around the house for my son. I have a few Garage Sale acoustics. But now I want to play a big boy guitar and after thinking that I wanted a Gibson, I discovered that Guild is more bang for the buck. So here goes...
I want a top notch acoustic that:
• has great bass response
• is versatile
• is loud as balls
• can take a strummed beating
• has a fast neck
• did I mention loud as balls?
• is easy to play
• has block inlays
• burst finish
Occasionally I finger pick, but it's not fancy stuff.
So my question is, where do I start with Guilds? I have $$$ saved.
I don't have any real Guild dealers within 180 miles besides Sam Ash. I prefer working with independent dealers. I have played D50 and D40s at Sam Ash, though, and they rule. But I'd like something even a bit louder in a Sunburst, preferably with block inlays. The D55 and F50s seem to meet the bill. Are the necks fast?
Sorry for being such a novice. Any insight would be really appreciated. I guess my plan is to order a few and test drive them.
Thanks, y'allz.
-b
Secondly, I am not an acoustic player, traditionally. I play Les Pauls. I like to play them loudly. And I like to write and play faster, angular stuff (in the vein of the first Police record, Guided by Voices, Afghan Whigs, etc, fap fap fap).
That being said, my band doesn't tour anymore and we only play in town sparingly. SO, I want to start playing more solo shows. And I want to start playing more casually around the house for my son. I have a few Garage Sale acoustics. But now I want to play a big boy guitar and after thinking that I wanted a Gibson, I discovered that Guild is more bang for the buck. So here goes...
I want a top notch acoustic that:
• has great bass response
• is versatile
• is loud as balls
• can take a strummed beating
• has a fast neck
• did I mention loud as balls?
• is easy to play
• has block inlays
• burst finish
Occasionally I finger pick, but it's not fancy stuff.
So my question is, where do I start with Guilds? I have $$$ saved.
I don't have any real Guild dealers within 180 miles besides Sam Ash. I prefer working with independent dealers. I have played D50 and D40s at Sam Ash, though, and they rule. But I'd like something even a bit louder in a Sunburst, preferably with block inlays. The D55 and F50s seem to meet the bill. Are the necks fast?
Sorry for being such a novice. Any insight would be really appreciated. I guess my plan is to order a few and test drive them.
Thanks, y'allz.
-b