New Guild USA production issues?

[Stonehauler]

Hey all,

Has anyone heard if Guild is having issues producing new guitars out of their Oxnard facility, or are their USA build numbers just that low?

I am just curious as currently have a Maple 512 on order, and it's been pushed back several times now. First from Feb to March, and now to June, and supposedly, I am the next one in line.

Yes, I guess some of it could be due to supply chain issues and global events, but I was just curious if someone had heard anything.

Edit - updated title to better specify USA made Guilds

 

[fronobulax]

The last official explanation I have heard was a combination of supply chains and operating a non-essential factory in times of COVID. So, yes, they are having production issues and those are the reasons.

 

[Stonehauler]

Thanks

 

[dreadnut]

It's the same all over right now.

 

[RBpicker]

Some US built models seem to be coming out in greater numbers. I bought a D20 from my local mom/pop store and shortly afterwards they got two more in. They also recently got a D40 Trad which followed me home.

 

[davismanLV]

Already built guitars in stores are flying off the shelves, and thus the used market is inflated. Or as we like to say.... a good time to SELL!! LOL!!

 

[thunder22]

I ordered a D55 in January 2021 and received it in February 2022.... so yes, they're building guitars slowly.

 

[Brad Little]

Some US built models seem to be coming out in greater numbers. I bought a D20 from my local mom/pop store and shortly afterwards they got two more in. They also recently got a D40 Trad which followed me home.

I wonder how much is demand. D20 sells for less than half of a D55, with a D50 in between, so it seems to me that there would be more demand for the lower priced models as well as quicker turnaround for the retailer.

 

[chazmo]

Boy, we really need an LMG with Cordoba folks... So many (good) questions; so few actual answers.

 

[Br1ck]

If I were a backed up factory, I'd make guitars with the most orders in hand. I'd cope with the disgruntled few.