Guild GAD 30R

[saintjb]

I just purchased a Guild GAD 30R from a friend who is thinning out his collection. I have a Tacoma D 25 which gets almost daily use. I was looking for something a little smaller for me, because it's easier for picking. I was a bit skepical about getting the Chinese guitar, but the price was right and I could play it all I wanted before I bought. I did a minor set up job on the action, and honestly I can't put it down. I have had some big name guitars that I have had the priviledge to play. I am not a pro, so the minor nuances I can't judge. I have been around a while though, and this thing can hold it's own. All I know is what I hear when I play and friends play for me. This thing is sweet and so easy to play, it fits me perfectly.
Question, did this 30R model exist in the old Guild line that were made in the States. I see them reviving some of the older models under the GAD model name. Someone told me they used to make an F30R. I would recommed this to any intermediate or a little better player who plays for your family, friends or small gatherings.

Best,
JB

 

[archiestone]

Thanks for posting this. I've been thinking about adding an OM-sized fingerstyle guitar with a 1 3/4" nut to add to the arsenal, been looking at a lot of different makers. It sure is amazing to me the wide variety of costs and values out there, but I am already a big Guild devotee so it just makes sense.
At this point I think I might end up with a GAD 30, perhaps with the Fishman pup.

 

[krysh]

I played some of the GAD30's and selected one for a beginner.
I would have bought the one I selected, too. Just I don't need one.

 

[jgmaute]

I really like the size and feel of my GAD 30R. When I was looking for a beach guitar (we play 2-3 hours on the beach each Tue. from mid March through October) I wanted something I wouldn't worry about but given the guitars I already had, I was pretty picky. Ideally I wanted an old f-20 beater, but couldn't find one. When this came up on ebay with a small crack it was the perfect choice. I like the wider neck (my NewYorker has 1 7/8) and it holds its own whether I'm finger picking or flat picking. Is it as good as my other guitars? no...but that's to be expected. I didn't play anything else new in its price range that began to compare.
jgm

 

[joecool]

I recently bought a GAD 30RE so I can use it as a fingerpicker. Two words: awe some. This is a great guitar for the money and features alot of specs that you otherwise wouldn't find on a guitar for this cheap. I'll admit, I did balk a little when I heard that it was an import, but I've inspected it and don't see any flaws.