PreacherBob
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After doing some more reasearch on the D20, looks like the D20 has replaced the the arched back D25. Also build wise, it’s combined the D40 and D25. The new D20 does have a longer scale at 25.6” than the D25 25.5”, in between the D40 at 25.64”. It has scalloped bracing as well as the D40. So you’d be getting the best of both worlds with the D20. Of course the only difference is the mahogany top which is a bit warmer. I would love to play the new D20, it’s probably like an understated D40 with a mahogany top, that’s about it. That may be the way to go If it sounds good to you.Greetings. So traditionally speaking, the D40 is on a slightly different build than the othe Guild dreads. the D40 has a slightly longer scale, meaning the same string gauge will be a little tighter to reach pitch. The strings may seem a little harder to fret if you like a medium string height, however with low action you may not notice much difference. The D20/D25 seems almost like a lighter gauge string with the shorter scale, a little more easy to play. The body depth of the D40 is slightly larger as well. Hard strumming or “digging in” the D40 will project more. So the D40 is more for power playing, most players like mediums on those, as I do as well. You can’t over drive it. The tops on the D40 are scalloped where the others are not. The D20/25/35 to me sounds like it has a better all round treble tone with the shorter scale, non scalloped top. The D35 is the same as the D20/25 spec wise. So for general playing and finger style the shorter scale I like with the better treble tone, my D40 is begging to be driven. However I do finger pick some on the D40, but the D20/25/35 is really my choice for light strumming and picking with the flesh of my fingers, tone just sticks out more. Just really depends on your style, projection or finesse. Both will provide both, just one more pronounced than the other.