The best years of Guild?
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CaraMuuu
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taabru45
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avi said:Hi, Im sure that question was asked before
I would like to know what can be considered the best years of acoustic guild guitars and what the members think of guilds today...
I guess my short answer would be YES.
CaraMuuu
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taabru45 said:avi said:Hi, Im sure that question was asked before
I would like to know what can be considered the best years of acoustic guild guitars and what the members think of guilds today...
I guess my short answer would be YES.
Ok "yes" it is answer too and YES you are very courteous person
taabru45
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Thanks Avi, My 1st good guitar was a Guild D50 in the mid 60s, I've played quite a few and owned several, they were all winners in my opinion....Steffan
adorshki
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You haven't really applied yourself. I know you can find that dud if you look hard enough. It's gotta be out there somewhere...taabru45 said:
taabru45
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The hunt is on.............going!
Yoko Oh No
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in my opinion:
1962
1967
1968 (april thru august only)
1971, 72, and 73
1974 (June)
1981
1984, 85,86,87,88
1990 (january, april, september and october)
1993
1994 (june thru november)
1997
2008
2010 (march)
i have found these seem to be the best years for guild guitars...however, not for all models. For instance, in June of 1974 the dreads were exceptional, however the jumbos and 12 strings were mediocre at best. you can find my complete analysis for years and models at:
www.sarcasm.net
1962
1967
1968 (april thru august only)
1971, 72, and 73
1974 (June)
1981
1984, 85,86,87,88
1990 (january, april, september and october)
1993
1994 (june thru november)
1997
2008
2010 (march)
i have found these seem to be the best years for guild guitars...however, not for all models. For instance, in June of 1974 the dreads were exceptional, however the jumbos and 12 strings were mediocre at best. you can find my complete analysis for years and models at:
www.sarcasm.net
charliea
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Yoko Oh No said:
You must be psychic! My 512 is a March 2010 child and is, indeed, a special guitar.
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Avi, more directly to your question, there are many, many opinions of which is the "best," and any sarcasm in answers to your question is not aimed at you.
There are many who feel that Westerly-built are the only true Guilds right through to the modern New Hartford models being the best the brand has ever offered, and even a few of us who are really pleased with our GAD/Asian models (note I said "pleased" and not "the best" ).
Corona-built Guilds are sometimes felt to be not as good as the rest, but there are some very fine guitars that came from that period as well.
I might suggest that an easier question to get a direct answer for would be something like "I am looking at a 19xx Guild, are there any issues I should watch out for?"
There are many who feel that Westerly-built are the only true Guilds right through to the modern New Hartford models being the best the brand has ever offered, and even a few of us who are really pleased with our GAD/Asian models (note I said "pleased" and not "the best"
).Corona-built Guilds are sometimes felt to be not as good as the rest, but there are some very fine guitars that came from that period as well.
I might suggest that an easier question to get a direct answer for would be something like "I am looking at a 19xx Guild, are there any issues I should watch out for?"
West R Lee
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avi, it seems nobody wants to go out on a limb here, most of the time to keep from stepping on toes. I like '04 thru '01 Westerly models. I've got no complaints on my '91 or my '79 though, but I really like late Westerlys.
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shepke
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I'm partial to Hobokans myself.
dayuhan
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One of those things that people will argue about forever.
A lot of people swear by Westerly, but an owner of a very credible shop (and an excellent player) once told me that he prefers the later models; he thought the Westerly models were overbuilt, heavy, and "a little clunky". Opinion, obviously.
A lot of people say Corona made inferior guitars, but I know a guy with a Corona F50 and I'd put it up against any similar instrument made anywhere. Great guitar... and given the reputation, Coronas are often available for a relatively lower price.
The point I guess is that none of the rules and opinions and overall impressions mean squat when you're considering an individual instrument. All of these factories have produced great guitars. IMO it would be silly to decide you have to have a guitar from a certain place, or that you won't buy one because it came from another. If it feels right and sounds right and it speaks to you and you want it, who cares where it was made?
A lot of people swear by Westerly, but an owner of a very credible shop (and an excellent player) once told me that he prefers the later models; he thought the Westerly models were overbuilt, heavy, and "a little clunky". Opinion, obviously.
A lot of people say Corona made inferior guitars, but I know a guy with a Corona F50 and I'd put it up against any similar instrument made anywhere. Great guitar... and given the reputation, Coronas are often available for a relatively lower price.
The point I guess is that none of the rules and opinions and overall impressions mean squat when you're considering an individual instrument. All of these factories have produced great guitars. IMO it would be silly to decide you have to have a guitar from a certain place, or that you won't buy one because it came from another. If it feels right and sounds right and it speaks to you and you want it, who cares where it was made?
adorshki
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Gotta add another datapoint to those two, MY '96 D25. Lightest guitar I ever owned. I'm amazed at how durable it's been for such a featherweight. Now THAT's some "Guild magic". :wink:Ravon said: