Thanks Gents!
It seems a common factor in the Adi that Guild is using that the grain lines have a lot more contrasting coloration than older Adi did, or that Adi different makers did. I think I'll have to delve into this more over in the section at UMGF dedicated to woods.
I appreciate the pics!
Keep 'em coming!
Dave
p.s. Jeff - I continue to be impressed! I just got my D-28 back after a neck reset, new saddle and complete fret job, along with my 0000-28H after some center seam repair. I got the D-50 the week before those two went away for a couple months. Now that they're back, it is going to be very interesting deciding which to take where. They all three sound distinct and they all three sound REALLY good! The Guild neck is a tad more fatiguing.