I don't worry about the "why" part of it so much any more. There are a lot of really good brands/models out there, I just happen to choose Guild. So, I just buy 'em and play 'em.
You landed the Brian Mays for less then $5000? Huh!I've considered a few Guilds over $5k but they tend to be very rare or one of a kind.
You landed the Brian Mays for less then $5000? Huh!
Highly doubt it if for no other reason than that it would put a lot of extra cost in guitars that don't really need it, let alone the potential impact on tone. (A top braced to withstand 12-string tension probably wouldn't get sufficient energy from 6 strings to resonate properly)Actually, knowing there are a lot of 12 string D-25's out there, I've been wondering if the 6 string and 12 string versions are the same on the inside, and that maybe the 6 strings are heavier than average because they're braced the same as a 12 string for the extra tension? Just wondering.
Highly doubt it for reasons listed above (insufficient string tension).Same question about Jumbo
100% agreement. The Indian is always more important than the arrow (or the bow).Once you get into the realm of Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, etc. they're all fine guitars. And then you get into the boutique brands or custom builders and they can claim they're on another level. I just think it's pointless to claim one is better than another because at the end of the day it's completely subjective. Time is better spent developing one's chops IMHO because I can guaranty you technique/skill trumps whatever brand/model you're playing.
Apologies for picking nits, but was that a typo for "D35" since that's the Guild model you restored a while back?I was playing my Guild D 35 yesterday, I have a Martin D 35 too, And for certain things, it works better than my other dreads. Certain my bang for buck champion. Is there a better acoustic guitar value than an old D 25?
Apologies for picking nits, but was that a typo for "D35" since that's the Guild model you restored a while back?I was playing my Guild D 35 yesterday, I have a Martin D 35 too, And for certain things, it works better than my other dreads. Certain my bang for buck champion. Is there a better acoustic guitar value than an old D 25?
Time is better spent developing one's chops IMHO because I can guaranty you technique/skill trumps whatever brand/model you're playing.
Apologies for picking nits, but was that a typo for "D35" since that's the Guild model you restored a while back?
I'd actually be inclined to agree with you about the D35 these days since my own D40 has blossomed so much over the past couple of years, and I finally get why so many favor the flatback (D35/D40) sound over the archback (D25) sound.
Ten years ago my D25 would have won the "forced choice" contest easily.
Nowadays I hope I don't ever have to make such a choice.
And the D40 absolutely records the best of all 3, I think it has to be due to the flat back.
You know Al, I'm not sure about the science & theory of it all, but I have been playing my JF30-12 as a 6 string for a while & she sounds great! Volume is not much down on my super lightly built Orpheum Jumbo & 12 Fret dread. Greater volume, I believe, than my D25 & D50. The JF30-12 is a tank & would be my weapon of choice should an intruder come in to the house & no electrics were to hand.(A top braced to withstand 12-string tension probably wouldn't get sufficient energy from 6 strings to resonate properly)
Thank you for giving me permission Ray.Interesting , I never thought of Guild as a underdog . I am king of cheap . My Blueridge 180A is a Martin killer ( they use that term with cell phones called flagship killers do why not with guitars ) Lol
I Will admit you guys have Nerd'd me out about Guilds and I think they are amazing when you find the right one/ones . Lol
Guild will always be in my heart so I guess I need to buy more of them . Lol
Oh no ! No you don't unless your willing to share ! LolThank you for giving me permission Ray.