Hi everyone.
Just joined and its my first post here. Fell in love with a 2017 Guild D-20E priced at $800 at my local shop and unfortunately it was bought before payday came along. Ever since I have been beating myself up for no pulling the trigger on it when I had the chance and can't shake the idea of not owning a Guild.
I just got back into guitar and bought a Martin 00-18. While I'm learning a lot, what I've really learned is what I want in a guitar. And for me, Guild seems to fit the bill.
Now I could hunt down another D-20E for $800, but I think that was a once in a lifetime deal in this economy and for how perfect the condition was.
Now I am looking to similar options in a similar price bracket. Yeah, I can spend $2500 on a nice D-40. But I live in a humid environment and running a dehumidifier 24/7 since I've got my Martin is sorta annoying. I want something durable that I don't have to worry too much about leaving out. I'd like to keep the thing by me 24/7 and not in a case most of the day.
So I learned about the Guild D-15 and D-25. Both seem to go for around $600-$1000 depending on condition. The laminate back tells me humidity would not be as much of a concern as with a solid wood body guitar. And they seem to sound plenty good for me.
Just wanted to hear from you experienced Guild enthusiast what I should expect to pay, what to look out for, specific years to avoid or go for, etc.
It's my understanding that the D-15 and D-25 had arch backs as well as flat backs depending on the year. What would be the tonal difference? Do any years have different neck shapes? Are there any years I should avoid?
Lastly, should I expect to have to get a neck reset? I'd hate to spend $500 on a guitar and then $800 more on a neck reset. It's my understanding that Guild's cost much more than a pretty penny to repair.
Thanks in advance!
Just joined and its my first post here. Fell in love with a 2017 Guild D-20E priced at $800 at my local shop and unfortunately it was bought before payday came along. Ever since I have been beating myself up for no pulling the trigger on it when I had the chance and can't shake the idea of not owning a Guild.
I just got back into guitar and bought a Martin 00-18. While I'm learning a lot, what I've really learned is what I want in a guitar. And for me, Guild seems to fit the bill.
Now I could hunt down another D-20E for $800, but I think that was a once in a lifetime deal in this economy and for how perfect the condition was.
Now I am looking to similar options in a similar price bracket. Yeah, I can spend $2500 on a nice D-40. But I live in a humid environment and running a dehumidifier 24/7 since I've got my Martin is sorta annoying. I want something durable that I don't have to worry too much about leaving out. I'd like to keep the thing by me 24/7 and not in a case most of the day.
So I learned about the Guild D-15 and D-25. Both seem to go for around $600-$1000 depending on condition. The laminate back tells me humidity would not be as much of a concern as with a solid wood body guitar. And they seem to sound plenty good for me.
Just wanted to hear from you experienced Guild enthusiast what I should expect to pay, what to look out for, specific years to avoid or go for, etc.
It's my understanding that the D-15 and D-25 had arch backs as well as flat backs depending on the year. What would be the tonal difference? Do any years have different neck shapes? Are there any years I should avoid?
Lastly, should I expect to have to get a neck reset? I'd hate to spend $500 on a guitar and then $800 more on a neck reset. It's my understanding that Guild's cost much more than a pretty penny to repair.
Thanks in advance!