New to Guild - and OMGuild, what guitars!

[Shady Wilbury]

Hello!

I'm in the UK, and just recently picked up a new-used A25-NTHR from a guitar shop called Manson's in Exeter, England. I think I'm in love...She'll do anything I ask of her and more, but I'm a little reluctant to try open tunings, because I've currently got her strung with Martin .11s, and I don't want to break anything coming up from drop D or open G/D. The action's not high enough for slide, really, but she sounds beautiful with one.

Is there any way to find out more about individual A25 guitars? I'd love to know a bit more about the history of mine, after being fairly blown away by the illustrious lineup of Guild players through the ages, which includes some of my favourite artists...was surprised to see that Tom Petty played, and Glen Campbell. Would appreciate it if somebody could corroborate re: John Fogerty, but it's not the be all and end all.

Hope to get to know you folks soon,

Casey

 

[Ian]

Hi Casey,

Welcome along from NZ. Cant add much to your knowledge of A25's cept to say that I have played one (coasties over here in Rununga), and thouroughly enjoyed it....

I'm sure there will be some A25 owners along shortly to say gidday.

Cheers, Ian

 

[Shady Wilbury]

Thanks, Ian.

I'm afraid I don't quite follow your line on 'coasties' - probably because I don't speak New Zealander as well as I used to. (Used to be in regular contact with people in Auckland and Christchurch, which has dried up for one reason or another) Glad you enjoyed your A25 experience, though, and know what you mean...the tone is awesome.

Casey

 

[fronobulax]

Welcome. coastie is a resident of New Zealand, a frequent poster and one of the folks who knows about an A-25.

 

[Shady Wilbury]

Ah.

Didn't realise you were referring to a member.

Thanks for the welcome, and the clarification.

Casey

 

[coastie99]

Hello Casey, and welcome to the lounge.

Yes, I too have an A25. Nice little guitar within its "down market" range.

Suits me just fine cos, it has a mahogany body, no bling, 1 3/4" nut and matte (HR) finish. Bought it on Ebay probably three years ago. It doesn't get much playing time unfortunately, I'm not a very dedicated guitarist ! Probably more like a desecrated guitarist actually !

 

[coastie99]

Forgot to add ........ I like small-bodied guitars.



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[Shady Wilbury]

Oh, that's it! I was wondering what the 'HR' bit was. Can't wait to see how she records, because I haven't had a chance yet. Been too busy just playing and enjoying.

Thanks for the heads up,

Casey

 

[coastie99]

Oh, that's it! I was wondering what the 'HR' bit was. Can't wait to see how she records, because I haven't had a chance yet. Been too busy just playing and enjoying.

Thanks for the heads up,

Casey

"Hand Rubbed"

 

[SFIV1967]

Is there any way to find out more about individual A25 guitars?

Hi Casey, welcome to LTG and congratulations to your purchase!
I guess the only source so far is the internet itself. The model might be probably in Hans Moust's upcoming second book, otherwise I did not find good info for the A25. (If you might wonder who Hans Moust is, he is a luthier and member here as well and wrote that famous book that covers Guild guitars until 1977:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guild-Guitar-Bo ... B001ARTR9W (After you read it you want many more Guild guitars )
Some pictures of people using Guild guitars are here on 5 pages: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23652
I found a video of Alexa Wilding, she uses a Guild Model A25 NT HG (1995) which is the first acoustic guitar she ever owned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c4piyyFk2A
http://www.gearwire.com/guild-a25nthg-alexawilding.html

Ralf

 

[southernGuild]

:wink: Hi Shady, and Welcome to LTG from down here in Aus. Those A25s are sweet little guilds, I met one here a few years ago and was very impressed with it. The owner refused my notions of purchase, otherwise it would have been my first Guild.
Anyway, Welcome. Glad to hear you are loving your Guild. Many of us can relate to that kind of affection for these fine instruments. :wink: