Hi, I am new here and looking into buying a Guild.
I have an HD-28 that I love, but would like a spruce/mahogany dreadnought that is built a bit sturdier to take out and enjoy without fear. It will be an all-purpose guitar but I'm looking for something that will be good for bluegrass flatpicking. I played a few Guilds in the 70's and 80's and remember liking them quite a bit. I have played a recent Tacoma D-40BJ that was fantastic, but way out of my price range.
Which models should I be looking for? I'm thinking possibly something from the 70's, though any age will do, dreadnought, spruce/hog, non-cutaway with a gloss finish. Arched or flat back, I don't mind. I also would really like one with a dark sunburst, but would be okay with natural. My budget is going to be around $500-600 tops. I don't mind cosmetic issues but will be looking for a solid guitar with a lot of saddle left and a good neck angle.
Will I be able to find something suitable? I don't actually have the cash at the moment, but I am slowly saving up and am prepared to wait for the right guitar. I also live in the boondocks, with no luthier or guitar shop within easy reach so will most likely have to buy online.
Am I right in thinking that the GAD series does not come in a spruce/mahogany dreanought without a cutaway?
~Blue
I have an HD-28 that I love, but would like a spruce/mahogany dreadnought that is built a bit sturdier to take out and enjoy without fear. It will be an all-purpose guitar but I'm looking for something that will be good for bluegrass flatpicking. I played a few Guilds in the 70's and 80's and remember liking them quite a bit. I have played a recent Tacoma D-40BJ that was fantastic, but way out of my price range.
Which models should I be looking for? I'm thinking possibly something from the 70's, though any age will do, dreadnought, spruce/hog, non-cutaway with a gloss finish. Arched or flat back, I don't mind. I also would really like one with a dark sunburst, but would be okay with natural. My budget is going to be around $500-600 tops. I don't mind cosmetic issues but will be looking for a solid guitar with a lot of saddle left and a good neck angle.
Will I be able to find something suitable? I don't actually have the cash at the moment, but I am slowly saving up and am prepared to wait for the right guitar. I also live in the boondocks, with no luthier or guitar shop within easy reach so will most likely have to buy online.
Am I right in thinking that the GAD series does not come in a spruce/mahogany dreanought without a cutaway?
~Blue