Can't say I was surprised, actually I was, expected it to happen several years ago. No current dealers in town, though one shop was one until the New Hartford move. Only American made Guild they had was a decent D-50 for a number of years before it sold. A few GADs, those moved. Competition in the guitar business is very strong. Don't think there will be an increase in price for used, simply no brand recognition out there. Very unfortunate all around, especially for me since I remember when the big three were Martin, Gibson and Guild.
I feel for the workers, having devoted their time and energy to creating a wonderful product, and to be dumped on relatively short notice is shameful. Good luck guys and gals....
Harmony H-173 bought in 1960 (retired), Alvarez AC60S 2008, Eastman AC320ce 2009 "Hybrid", Guild D25M 1974 (all mahogany, archback), Martin Grand J35E 2009, Martin D12-20 1970, Martin OM-21 2009, Martin 00-15M Custom (full body gloss, wide neck) 2011, Martin 00-15M Custom (12 fret, wide neck, solid peghead) 2012, Voyage-air VAOM-06 2010
"One chord is plenty, two and you're pushing it, three is jazz"
Lou Reed
I feel for the workers, having devoted their time and energy to creating a wonderful product, and to be dumped on relatively short notice is shameful. Good luck guys and gals....
Harmony H-173 bought in 1960 (retired), Alvarez AC60S 2008, Eastman AC320ce 2009 "Hybrid", Guild D25M 1974 (all mahogany, archback), Martin Grand J35E 2009, Martin D12-20 1970, Martin OM-21 2009, Martin 00-15M Custom (full body gloss, wide neck) 2011, Martin 00-15M Custom (12 fret, wide neck, solid peghead) 2012, Voyage-air VAOM-06 2010
"One chord is plenty, two and you're pushing it, three is jazz"
Lou Reed