Why are Guilds so cool?

We are all forgetting the coolest, Mississippi John Hurt.

Yes! His F-30 now owned (and played) by John Oates!

https://letstalkguild.com/ltg/index...ppi-john-hurts-guild-f30.204545/#post-1907599

walrus

And one of my cats are named after John Oates

I would say they are cool because look at that headstock, the pickguard, everything about them scream PLAY ME!

Neil Young also played a G-312 in the 70s

Bottom line, the number one reason Guilds are so cool...is because they were made in Westerly, Rhode Island, of all places. CHANGE MY MIND

Hm. I think I just lucked into my first Guild. Early seventies. It was for sale, I wanted a guitar, and the price, sound, and looks were right.

I've had a few Gibsons and Martins since that first D-35, but it was great to get back to Guild — another D-35. I'll never need another folk axe. Guilds are just so much more — well — guitary.

mavuser said:

Bottom line, the number one reason Guilds are so cool...is because they were made in Westerly, Rhode Island, of all places. CHANGE MY MIND

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I spent a bunch of time in Hoboken a few years ago and loved it. Can't speak for Hoboken in the 60's though.

Charlie Bernstein said:

Hm. I think I just lucked into my first Guild. Early seventies. It was for sale, I wanted a guitar, and the price, sound, and looks were right.

I've had a few Gibsons and Martins since that first D-35, but it was great to get back to Guild — another D-35. I'll never need another folk axe. Guilds are just so much more — well — guitary.

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I got lucky as well. I went looking for my first acoustic in 1992 with $500 in my pocket and the address for the Music Emporium in Cambridge. I had a choice between a brand new Seagull and a 1985 D50. I asked the salesguy what he'd buy. He sort of stared for a couple of beats - no doubt deciding if it was worth wasting a Guild on such an uninformed newbie - reached a decision and said "the Guild, no question."

Imagine, I could be posting a similar story on the Seagull forum instead. Blech.

I like Seagull guitars. A friend has one of their dreads. You made the right choice though.

Does this count? 1974 F-50 with S/N 96648.
And with Presidential Seal on the belt buckle!







Ralf

SFIV1967 said:

Does this count? 1974 F-50 with S/N 96648.
And with Presidential Seal on the belt buckle!







Ralf

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Thank yuh; thank yuh very muuuch. I hate to think what that belt buckle did to thae back of that F-50R!!! But, hey, it's the king!

Basically, certain brands (we know who they are) are overpriced because folks are gullible and fooled into thinking it's all about quality of the "name" brands. For the value, I'll stay with Guild; a company that has consistently, no matter what the vicissitudes of the brand. The beginnings of Guild speak to an awareness that quality of craftsmanship matters, and that keeping keeping on with respect to that quality and dedication matters in the end. The Guild sound has been consistent over time, just like the rest of the high quality monikers. In fact, I would argue that Guild has consistently maintained its quality over time, whereas a label like Gibson has waxed and waned over time.
Interested in hearing LTGers opinions.

crank said:

I like Seagull guitars. A friend has one of their dreads. You made the right choice though.

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Yup. I think of them as the perfect low-budget guitar. By far the best choice of any three-figure guit-box.

Eva Cassidy went to NYC to talk a recording deal. They wanted to change her into a marketable girl singer. She wasn't having any of it. Her live rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow is hauntingly beautiful. What a tragic loss.

As far as reverse star power, after one of the most lacluster performances I've ever witnessed, I resolved to have nothing to do with Eric Clapton in any way, shape or form. A week later, Barry Manilow came to town. Day of the show, a customer of mine bought forty tickets for six bucks each, so I said what the heck. Barry Manilow! He was one of the most delightful performers I've ever seen. His love of performing came across. He constantly poked fun at himself. Barry Manilow! It was such a contrast to Clapton's let's get this over with performance. Just exactly who is lame?

Barry Manilow has made about as much money as anyone. Doesn't have to do it.

But back to the topic, if a few guys with small pockets can buy a D 25, 35, or 40 instead of a Made in Mexico Taylor, that's a good thing. Reason enough to keep them under the radar. Taking a chance on one really does make them cool. I equate old Guilds to my son in law's MG Midget. When it's put back in good running order, we're going to go to a local car get together, a group of extremely well off guys who show off their McClarens, Ferraris and Lamborginis. There are a smattering of Porches. We're going to pop the hood and show off the 60 horsepower pushrod motor with the lovely SU twin carbs. That will be a laugh riot.

Br1ck said:

Barry Manilow has made about as much money as anyone.

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HE WRITES THE SONGS OF LUV AND SPECIAL THINGS...HE WRITES THE SONGS THAT MAKE THE YOUNG GIRLS CRY!!

These guys are pretty cool...





walrus

chazmo said:

I hate to think what that belt buckle did to the back of that F-50!!! But, hey, it's the king!

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No problem!



Here you go, all fine!



Ralf

I've read all the comments in this thread, and except for the geography of their manufacturing plants, there is no quality that anyone has attributed to Guild guitars that does not appear in the instruments of any other premier guitar company.
In my opinion "cool" is in the eye of the beholder, and nothing more.
And someone else's perception of the "coolness" of their favorite brand is just as valid as yours or mine.
RBSinTo

I'll beg to differ. Guild has never been married to big bass. A D 55 is a more balanced guitar than a D 28, and I believe it's by design. A Guild D 35 or D 40 is more balanced than a D 18. It's what I think of as the signature Guild tone, balanced. Taylors skew bright, as much as you can generalize about such things. Within each brand there are variances for sure.

In that way, Guilds are more like a Gibson in tone than a Martin, but with greater sustain.

In short, my Martins go “Ching”, my Guilds go “Chang” and my Gibson go “Chong”. That’s the best way I can put it into words.