MR GIBS Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMkiG7BSWJA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMkiG7BSWJA As a native rhode islander i hate seeing them in any other state, had a certain sense of pride when the factory was here in Westerly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I wonder how many of the workers went west with the company??? Good to see Ren again directing traffic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Great to see Guild get a new life... they always were a well built guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I own a Ren era J-50 and because of that instrument I got a Ren era Guild. Ren brings to Guild a wealth of knowledge and experience and he gives Guild a dimension I don't think the brand has ever had (to my knowledge). This is not to slight earlier Guilds and the Guild tone and vibe in the least(every Friday I get to play across from a killer fingerstyle guy and he frequently plays an old D25). But I believe that Ren brings the combination of vintage insight with a powerfull modern tone and playability that, if he is given enough room to move, will be appreciated by a lot of guitar players. But, God, think of the struggle in this market and how much patience will have to be exhibited by the money to make it all fly. I just hope that can happen with this move West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 This is not to slight earlier Guilds and the Guild tone and vibe in the least(every Friday I get to play across from a killer fingerstyle guy and he frequently plays an old D25). But I believe that Ren brings the combination of vintage insight with a powerfull modern tone and playability that, if he is given enough room to move, will be appreciated by a lot of guitar players. I have owned two D-25s - a spruce top flat back and a spruce top arch back model which I always throught was the best D-25 made. Too bad they were just a a transitional model and were made only a very short time. The thing about Guild is while the Fender and Ren-designed models have little in common with the guitars Dronge put out, both old school and new school Guild tone are fantastic. Yo can't lose going either way. What was so darn frustrating about older Guilds though is the necks and nut width. Depending on the era they could be somewhat less than generous. Last year a friend offered to sell me his Hoboken-built early 1960s Guild F-20 at what would have been a deal of the century kinda price. I really liked the sound but could not come to terms with the skinny neck and 1 5/8" nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMkiG7BSWJA One of my dream guitars is to someday have a 1980s d-212 12string guild, i played a black one back in 83 and it sounded so incredible. Someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 1405531444[/url]' post='1541634']One of my dream guitars is to someday have a 1980s d-212 12string guild, i played a black one back in 83 and it sounded so incredible. Someday... I have never played a Guild 12 string, but I have at home a Guild D55! This is one of the finest dreds on this planet... Man, this instrument ROCKS! It has been build 13.11.2013 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I have never played a Guild 12 string, but I have at home a Guild D55! This is one of the finest dreds on this planet... Man, this instrument ROCKS! It has been build 13.11.2013 . Congrats on the D55. I have to agree with you, it is a great guitar. Is yours natural finish, or sunburst? Both are gorgeous, & I would be happy to own either! Pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JuanCarlosVejar Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Nice instrument Krassi . I stopped by the guild booth at NAMM this year and spoke to Ren for awhile. He told me that guild was losing money with ever guitar they were building because of some debt . Hopefully after cutting ties with FMIC they get the support they need. I played a 12 string maple jumbo and was a fine guitar. They also had various beautiful Doyle Dykes signature models with beautiful quilted maple and rosewood versions. I am sure the new guilds with be great. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 2 years ago I didn't own a Guild guitar. I had the pleasure of attending three "Let's Meet Guild" events in New Hartford and after meeting the incredible staff and watching them build really awesome guitars, I now own 4, including a D-55 (as well as a F-212 12 string, a D-30 and a D-47 RC). I agree that D-55 is the best sounding instrument I've ever played, although the D-30 gives it a run for the money. I understand that none of the other Guild employees agreed to journey to Oxnard. I wish them well. They were true craftsmen. From everything I've herd out of Cordoba, I have every confidence that they will carry forward the legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I agree that D-55 is the best sounding instrument I've ever played Just played about one hour on my MR GUILD (D55) - man...... If guitars were pianos THIS ONE would be a Grand Piano... I admire my Guild D55.... Pitty for the workers in New Hartford... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just played about one hour on my MR GUILD (D55) - man...... If guitars were pianos THIS ONE would be a Grand Piano... I admire my Guild D55.... Pitty for the workers in New Hartford... I agree - they were skilled craftsmen and really nice people, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 I agree - they were skilled craftsmen and really nice people, too. I am seriously thinking to buy a Guild F-412 12 string these days... You guys would call it a GAS attack, but my diagnosis is NEED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have a 212XL which is the cheaper standard model. It sounds really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Davy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 One of my dream guitars is to someday have a 1980s d-212 12string guild, i played a black one back in 83 and it sounded so incredible. Someday... Keep looking. When you find one, you'll be rewarded with one of the finest 12 strings ever. Took me three years to find mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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