Yamaha buys Guild

[dmn23]

I really like that 335-ish one on the right.

Oh me too, that's a fantastic intrument. That Starfire IV and its Blues 90 sibling were both made in 2000 at the tail end of Westerly production.

USA Guilds still represent crazy good value. I bought mine years ago but I'm sure they're still a fraction of what a comparable 335 costs.

 

[Mark Wein]

My two Guilds. I'll never part with the 1998 DV52. There's no way I can replace it for less than $4-$5k. I really don't play enough acoustic jazz to warrant owning the 1970 x500 anymore though. I've thought about trading it for a 335-type guitar for a while.

 

[dmn23]

My two Guilds.

Those are both gorgeous.

 

[Mark Wein]

Those are both gorgeous.

I think so. I wish I had more of a use or was more excited about playing the x500 but since I'm out of school it just sits there. Even when I do have a jazz gig I end up needing to play more electric.

 

[Motorik]

Guilds customer for an electric is someone who is looking for retro traditional quality and mojo, probably plays electric blues. early rock n' roll, or rockabilly,maybe some Americana. All type of guitars that are already marketed with more brand recognition by Gretsch or Gibson. The kinda guy who likes a Les Paul but is open to something in the same retro ballpark might be enticed to try a Guild Aristocrat

But if they're then presented with new challenger: GretschDuoJet

Gretsch is probably going to win. They're a bit more legendary/historic (more mojo), and they are in the hands of more famous players.

 

[Motorik]

Yamaha should reissue the SG2 with DeArmond pickups. Maybe even one with Dynasonics, and one with goldfoils or silverfoils.

 

[xStonr]

First Guild I remember seeing.

 

[Knox in Box]

The only Guild that ever actually interested me is the one that Mark played in Soundgarden. Doubt Yamaha will revive these with Gibson's latest antics.

 

[jp_nyc]

The only Guild that ever actually interested me is the one that Mark played in Soundgarden. Doubt Yamaha will revive these with Gibson's latest antics.

Fender made these for a while. I tried one at a guitar store and it was thick and Les Paul heavy. I think a big selling point of the SG is that they weigh under seven pounds, so making them heavy is kind of stupid.

 

[Lerxst]

The only Guild that ever actually interested me is the one that Mark played in Soundgarden. Doubt Yamaha will revive these with Gibson's latest antics.

Kim Thayil

 

[Knox in Box]

Kim Thayil

I know this. That's an old insider from back when Mark first grew his gray beard..... shhhhhh........

 

[smorgdonkey]

I have wanted a 1970s or 1980s Guild acoustic for a long time. I really should have bought one long ago.

 

[Aahzz]

I have wanted a 1970s or 1980s Guild acoustic for a long time. I really should have bought one long ago.

I briefly had a 1980 D40 last year. I always wanted an older Guild, and got it in trade...it sounded AMAZING, but I didn't get along with the neck so it got sold. I'm still disappointed that it wasn't a match for me. The dude that bought it from me was completely in love with it from first strum, so I'm glad it went to a good home.

 

[smorgdonkey]

I briefly had a 1980 D40 last year. I always wanted an older Guild, and got it in trade...it sounded AMAZING, but I didn't get along with the neck so it got sold. I'm still disappointed that it wasn't a match for me. The dude that bought it from me was completely in love with it from first strum, so I'm glad it went to a good home.

That's always nice if you have to part with something. I have fairly big hands and the Guilds that I have tried seemed to sit in my hand well. I found them a little heavy compared to some guitars that I have used over the years but most of those lighter ones are the type that I find to be fragile.

 

[Aahzz]

That's always nice if you have to part with something. I have fairly big hands and the Guilds that I have tried seemed to sit in my hand well. I found them a little heavy compared to some guitars that I have used over the years but most of those lighter ones are the type that I find to be fragile.

It was indeed a heavy beast, but damn it sounded amazing. And yeah, it was a neck for big hands.

 

[bsman]

I’ve had nothing but good luck with Giilds - the US and the Korean ones. Excellent value.

 

[Monson]

Oh me too, that's a fantastic intrument. That Starfire IV and its Blues 90 sibling were both made in 2000 at the tail end of Westerly production.

USA Guilds still represent crazy good value. I bought mine years ago but I'm sure they're still a fraction of what a comparable 335 costs.

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I've been looking at this one for a while:

https://www.gregsguitars.de/en/product/10762/2018_Guild_Starfire_VI_Korea.html

Still undecided. I tend to obsessively research and consider pros and cons, so often used stuff is long gone before I make up my mind.

 

[dmn23]

I've been looking at this one for a while:

https://www.gregsguitars.de/en/product/10762/2018_Guild_Starfire_VI_Korea.html

Still undecided. I tend to obsessively research and consider pros and cons, so often used stuff is long gone before I make up my mind.

I played a couple of the Korean Starfires when they first came back on the scene 7 or 8 years ago and I remember being really impressed. I already had my '00 USA but they offered one in green that looked sensational and I gave serious thought to buying one.

 

[VoidTerraFirma]

My Asian-built Starfire was a killer guitar. Highly recommended.

And yeah, the green looked great.

 

[bsman]

I've had two Starfires and both were excellent.