D50?

[AlohaJoe]

I have a Hoboken D-50 I bought new in 1965. Rich and loud with lots of bass and a lovely sparkle on top. It is simply the biggest sounding flat-top I've ever heard. The older Guilds age spectacularly well, and if you don't need lots of bling you will love it. I can't speak for the newer ones, but the older ones are amazing, and the not-a-Martin discount makes whatever work you have to do to it well worth it IMO.

 

[chazmo]

Here is a link to a very nice sounding D-55, played by the first guitar player to ever have one: Tommy Smothers.
The D-55 was custom made for him around 1965, or maybe later, not sure.

Please watch to the end; this clip will really crack you up, and the D-55 is amazing sounding!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRuPIfs7 ... re=related

Brilliant stuff! Nice link, Metalman.

 

[Graham]

Don't rule out the DV52. :wink:

 

[fungusyoung]

Don't rule out the DV52. :wink:

No kidding... think I just saw a decent one go on Ebay sub-$800. That's a steal.

 

[Graham]

Don't rule out the DV52. :wink:

No kidding... think I just saw a decent one go on Ebay sub-$800. That's a steal.

I saw that one as well. Someone is going to be very happy over the Holidays. :mrgreen: