MAHOGANY RUSH

The Guilds of Grot · Apr 4, 2020

This is the third and last installment of the three "matching" Guild Catalog/Brochures.

Now you have to wonder did they pay any royalties to the Canadian band of the same name? Mahogany Rush

Now unfortunately I don't own any of the guitars pictured, but if you read the last paragraph you'll see they mention a D-16. That one I've got!

1985 D-16M:

And since we're discussing mahogany topped guitars I guess I would be remiss if I didn't post a photo of the most famous one which is the D-25M.

1974 D-25M:

All of these are arched backs as you'll notice there is no back bracing to be seen through the sound holes.

With this we conclude the triad of Guild Catalog/Brochures for the early 80's, stay tuned for our next adventure!

shihan · Apr 4, 2020

Consider my mind blown. Your collection defies description.

The Guilds of Grot · Apr 4, 2020

shihan said:
Consider my mind blown. Your collection defies description.

Oh, it's easy to describe, "The crazy bast*rd has a sh*t load of Guilds!

AcornHouse · Apr 4, 2020

The Guilds of Grot said:
Oh, it's easy to describe, "The crazy bast*rd has a sh*t load of Guilds!

So, I gather the character limit for signatures is gone.

FNG · Apr 4, 2020

I got a cramp in my finger scrolling through Grots signature.

The Guilds of Grot · Apr 4, 2020

AcornHouse said:
So, I gather the character limit for signatures is gone.

Probably not for long!

Nuuska · Apr 4, 2020

Here we go - as my sig says - tomorrow back to normal.

hearth_man · Apr 4, 2020

Another nice 80's collection Grot!

I think that was the first time Guild made D15 series guitars and only for a short time. I have to tell you I had not played an all mahogany guitar before I picked up this 1984 Guild D15-12. I don't know about the D15 6 strings but a 12 string with a mahogany body and top has a wonderful sound! I have had a number of fine Guild 12 strings in the past, both jumbo and dread bodies but the sound you get from a D15 12 string is amazing, to me at least. I'm not one for a 12 string with a lot of jangle and this guitar does not have that. It sounds more full and rich to my ears.

I know D15s are considered more of a low end guitar but anyone who likes 12 strings should give a D15-12 a whirl.

(I apologize for the photo quality)

D15-12

Bonneville88 · Apr 4, 2020

Great photos as ever Grot!
hearth_man, agreed. My D15-12 - shoulda kept it.
Here 'tis....

Bonneville88 · Apr 4, 2020

Grot, hope you don't mind if I lend my D17 to your thread.
Did my level best to match your pose

The Guilds of Grot · Apr 5, 2020

Bonneville88 said:
Grot, hope you don't mind if I lend my D17 to your thread.
Did my level best to match your pose

Thanks for adding the photo! The more the merrier! That's a good looking guitar and a great pose!

richardp69 · Apr 5, 2020

AcornHouse said:
So, I gather the character limit for signatures is gone.

I don't think so Chris. I tried to PM a message to Wood last night and it exceeded the 400 (or whatever it was) characters.

AcornHouse · Apr 5, 2020

richardp69 said:
I don't think so Chris. I tried to PM a message to Wood last night and it exceeded the 400 (or whatever it was) characters.

Richard, Grot has listed ALL 113 guitars in his collection as his signature before GAD changed it to the new restrictions. They’re not there now.

The Guilds of Grot · Apr 5, 2020

AcornHouse said:
Richard, Grot has listed ALL 113 guitars in his collection as his signature before GAD changed it to the new restrictions. They’re not there now.

Well a PM and the Signature are two different things.

richardp69 · Apr 5, 2020

AcornHouse said:
Richard, Grot has listed ALL 113 guitars in his collection as his signature before GAD changed it to the new restrictions. They’re not there now.

OOOH. I didn't realize that. Pity. I like to see all the gear other members have although from a jealousy standpoint it's likely best that I can't.

The Guilds of Grot · Apr 5, 2020

richardp69 said:
OOOH. I didn't realize that. Pity. I like to see all the gear other members have although from a jealousy standpoint it's likely best that I can't.

Well you still get 10 lines and 2000 characters so most people are good. I just took it to the extreme.

Rich Cohen · Apr 5, 2020

Grot
Where do you store them?

The Guilds of Grot · Apr 5, 2020

Rich Cohen said:
Grot
Where do you store them?

I have a Vault!

In reality it's a climate controlled storage unit.
With the way things are going you can look for it on Storage Wars!

dreadnut · Dec 9, 2020

Richardp, I think your collection is second only to Grot's, I know you have at least 50 Guilds.

SFIV1967 · Dec 9, 2020

dreadnut said:
Richard, I think your collection is second only to Grot's, I know you have at least 50 Guilds.

You forgot GAD...and probably Hans.
Ralf

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