BoneDigger
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I realize this is a Guild forum and as such people lean that way. I am not looking for a this is better than that discussion. I simply would like to know how these two guitars vary in terms of tone and playability. I already own an older Pro Jet gold top. It's the one with Mahogany back and sides and Bigsby. I upgraded the pickups on it to some from Guitar Fetish and I must say that the old girl sounds quite good.
But, I am generally a Guild guy. I own quite a few Guild acoustics and electrics, including a X175-B and a Star Fire IV and a few American made dreads. My local shop has a M75 Aristocrat, which I gather is a close clone to the Bluesbird of old. My dilemma is I can buy the M75 for a good price, but I'm not sure it will really be an upgrade over what I already have. The Guild seems a little more "airy" in general and has better acoustic qualities when played unplugged. It's also lighter. Aside from that, I'm not sure I would really be wise in investing $800 in a new guitar.
So, have any of your compared side by side the Pro Jet and the M75 Aristocrat? If so, what were your impressions? I am also going to ask this at the Gretsch forum and see what they have to say as well.
Todd
But, I am generally a Guild guy. I own quite a few Guild acoustics and electrics, including a X175-B and a Star Fire IV and a few American made dreads. My local shop has a M75 Aristocrat, which I gather is a close clone to the Bluesbird of old. My dilemma is I can buy the M75 for a good price, but I'm not sure it will really be an upgrade over what I already have. The Guild seems a little more "airy" in general and has better acoustic qualities when played unplugged. It's also lighter. Aside from that, I'm not sure I would really be wise in investing $800 in a new guitar.
So, have any of your compared side by side the Pro Jet and the M75 Aristocrat? If so, what were your impressions? I am also going to ask this at the Gretsch forum and see what they have to say as well.
Todd