If you could only keep one guitar, which one?

[Bubby]

The only Guild I have ever owned I will put up to any of my other guitars, Granted it's also the only steel string acoustic I own but I've been an electric player also, still If I had to choose only one guitar it would be my 1979 Guild D-55. I had it rebraced due to a belly buldge and he tap tuned the top while he was at it, giving it a beautiful tone. So though it's not exactly stock it is the best sounding and playing acoustic guitar I have ever known and would not dare replace it. With electronics intalled it makes a great gigging axe too. Looks great, plays great, don't cost too much. Anybody else care to explore such sobering thoughts in time of cutbacks?

 

[Graham]

To be honest, I don't think I have it yet. :shock:

I think it would be the size and shape of the GF25 but I'm not 100% sure of the wood composition yet. I've been going from the DV52 to the JF30 for weeks now for the different tones and now that the GF is here I really like the size of it. The sound is very good, but for a one and only guitar I don't think mahogany does it for me. Rosewood or Maple would be my top 2, but the top of the heap, I just don't know yet.

 

[Walter Broes]

 

[john_kidder]

GF-60R, without a doubt. Size and shape of Graham's GF-25, rosewood b/s, glorious spruce top, ebony board/bridge.

 

[GardMan]

An easy decision... but tough to do. I'd have to keep the '72 D-35 I bought in Jan '73... my first Guild.

If I could only keep two, I would also hold onto my '81 D-46... it's probably my most versatile Guild, in terms of the different styles I play (and, if it wasn't for the emotional bond with my D-35, it would be the D-46 I would keep as the "only").

 

[Default]

I have to agree with Walter. If I could only keep one Guild, it would be his.



I'll take the talent too. :twisted:

 

[Walter Broes]

If I could only keep one Guild, it would be his.

:lol: :lol: Talent? Awww..shucks. But thanks anyway.

 

[zplay]

To be honest, I don't think I have it yet. :shock:

I think it would be the size and shape of the GF25 but I'm not 100% sure of the wood composition yet. I've been going from the DV52 to the JF30 for weeks now for the different tones and now that the GF is here I really like the size of it. The sound is very good, but for a one and only guitar I don't think mahogany does it for me. Rosewood or Maple would be my top 2, but the top of the heap, I just don't know yet.

What's the difference between the GFs and the F-47s?
By the way, i just love the size and shape of my F body guitars, probably the CV-2C most of all due to the narrower depth ... very, very comfortable.

As to which would be the one to keep, i don't have the answer yet: keep going back and forth between the contemporary maple and traditional rosewood bodies to decide preference, but find i like both a lot.

 

[walrus]

It would be my D-64. But I am already down to two guitars, which is where I am going to stay. I just sold the last (but two) of my Guilds, trying to help pay for my oldest son's college. Tough, but necessary.

walrus

 

[Guildmark]

G-312. Easy decision, though it would be sad to let any other go.

 

[Jack FFR1846]

This might become tough......

Hmmmmm.....

From a sentimentality perspective, I'd keep my only Guild...the 69 Studio 302 that's been with me since new.

All of my other guitars have been acquired this year, so I have not grown so attached to them (yet).

From a practicality perspective, I think I'd make the same choice. My Ovation is better acoustically but I don't play acoustic all that much. The EBMM's....well the sub 1 could easily go....the Axis is currently my #1 performance guitar.....but the Guild could do what it does. Just not as small. I guess it would still be the old Studio 302 to keep.

Oh....and if I were in such a bind that all those guitar had to go, the Cobra, racecar, snowmobile and boat would all be gone first.

jack

 

[guildzilla]

My '86 F-44 would be the one. I bought it new. Its sound is my sound. There is a level of attachment that no other guitar - no matter how cool - can approach.

FWIW, this is the third 80's Gruhn/Walker acoustic cited already, the fourth if you count Grahamster who admits being on the fence.

 

[Bubby]

So far its D series 3, F series 2 and G/GF 2. Ya'll got some good taste!

 

[Bubby]

Hey Jack, I think you got the wrong photo for your Avitar.

 

[Scratch]

A toss up between 'Bronson' and 'Hanzz'...

 

[Graham]

What's the difference between the GFs and the F-47s?

In shape and size I don't think there is much if any difference. That does seem to be the shape and size for me.

 

[dreadnut]

Gee, Bub, I've got enough bad things to think about without having to imagine getting rid of a Guild

I suppose it would be my '98 DV-52...

 

[markus]

At this time: myfirstguild :wink:
At the moment I don't own any serious competitors - that might change due to GAS attacks …
Markus

 

[JerryR]

The Epiphone would have to go first - then the missus.... :mrgreen:

 

[jcwu]

I suppose it would be my '98 DV-52...

That's the one I'd keep too. I think mine might be a '97. Love that thing to bits (literally).