Brother man Paul, outstanding review. I put the studio headphones on for this one and all I can say is, wow. It's not only beautiful, but it has a crazy great sound with a touch of brightness that I'm unaccustomed to with an all hog guitar. I would forecast that this is likely going to be quite a popular video! Great playing, as always, brother man 👍
I bought a D-20 last month and can only confirm everything you said. It really amazed me! It has a beautiful sound and infinite sustain. Fantastic guitar!
I just bought a new Guild USA M20.. which the does not have the deep dread sound… because it’s the 00 version of what you have..but it still sounds rich. I love it.
Paul, if you're a strummer, I HIGHLY suggest you find bone and wooden pins of the sane manufacturer to swap them back-and-forth while they fit a guitar the same way. I did that many times, and as a strummer I prefer wooden pins. When you hit many strings with a pick quickly, bone sounds a bit too harsh/metallic, and maybe a bit muddy, strings separated a bit too much. AND dynamic range os reduced because bone pins are a few grans heavier, but it still makes a difference. Wooden pins, on the other hand, make guitar a bit more sensitive, let it breathe more, and strings' sounds blend smoothly into chords. Love all-mahogany guitars, yours has a great tone!
Great advice! I am actually going to get a set of wood pond for this, as I think it will be a great match, both sonically, and aesthetically Thanks for the suggestion 🙏🎸
@@paulgeorgia8013 You're welcome! Mahogany top is compressed and tough enough, on my all-hog guitar bone was an overkill. I tried ebony and was amazed with how much it opened the guitar up. Then I tried both bone and wooden pins on every guitar, and no matter the tonewood combination, rosewood/ebony had always been better. However, if I were a finger picker or a soloist, I might prefer bone pins for more complex sound and more of a "bite", maybe even more sustain.
Paul , I do believe you have a winner there ! They are something about Guild ,, I guess you could say they are the "Under Dog" of guitars. Guild did have a good run in the 80`s but I think it was a fad thing with the Folksters and they went back to Martin`s. Now just close your eyes and play and see if a little bit of Hank Jr and Waylon comes out !
I JUST BOUGHT ONE FROM SWEETWATER, CANNOT WAIT TO GET IT, HAD IT PLEXT AND BONE PINS, MAN DOES THAT SOUND GOOD, BUT IT IS A NITRO FINISH....LOOK IT UP, I HAD A MARTIN D-15 ALL MAHOGANY, GOT RID OF IT, GUILD DESROYED THE MARTIN, THX , GRAT VIDEO, LOOK UP FINISH IT IS A NITRO, BOUGH WILDLY KOYOTE TRUUS ROD COVE BECAUSE OF YOU THX, HE MAKES GREAT STUFF, THX, GOD BLESS, STAY SAFE, JOE!!!!
I HAD A MARTIN D-15, THIS IS A NITRO LOOK IT UP, I JUST BOUGHT ONE FROM SWEETWATER, THE MARTIN D-215 MAHOGANY DOES NOT COMPARE TO THIS GUITAR, BOUGHT WIILY COYOTE TRUSS ROD COVER, THX BRO, GOD BLESS, BE WELL, JOE!!!!, GUILD MAKES THE BEST ACOUSTICS IN THE WORLD PERIOD, I AM A VIETNAM ERA DISABLED VET, GOD BLESS, BE WELL, JOE!!!!!
Hi Joseph, first - thank you for your service. ❤️🙏. So here’s the deal with the finish on mine. California was giving Guild a hard time about spraying nitro when they first opened out there a few years ago. So they used this varnish rub. They’ve since switched to nitro, having obtained their permits. I love Guilds - check out my D55 video if you get a chance. Glad you liked Wile E Coyote. He rocks! Thanks so much for watching, God Bless 🙏🎸😎
Brother man Paul, outstanding review. I put the studio headphones on for this one and all I can say is, wow. It's not only beautiful, but it has a crazy great sound with a touch of brightness that I'm unaccustomed to with an all hog guitar. I would forecast that this is likely going to be quite a popular video! Great playing, as always, brother man 👍
Brother Randy, thanks so much for the great assessment. This one’s got all the tools in the shed. I really appreciate your support! 🙏🎸😎
Got one. And no matter where I play, somebody ( guitar players ) always ask about it. They love it
@@geoff6825 they’re really great, aren’t they
I bought a D-20 last month and can only confirm everything you said. It really amazed me! It has a beautiful sound and infinite sustain. Fantastic guitar!
So glad to hear you’re loving yours as much as I do mine! They really are awesome!
I just bought a new Guild USA M20.. which the does not have the deep dread sound… because it’s the 00 version of what you have..but it still sounds rich. I love it.
I’ll bet it’s awesome. Guild is still making great guitars. Thanks for watching 🙏🎸😎
Projects very well. I like the 55 still. It’s very trebly and the 55 much deeper. I’d like to hear them together. I’ve always liked Guild .
Hmmm that gives me a great idea for a new video! Thanks! 🙏
Paul, if you're a strummer, I HIGHLY suggest you find bone and wooden pins of the sane manufacturer to swap them back-and-forth while they fit a guitar the same way.
I did that many times, and as a strummer I prefer wooden pins.
When you hit many strings with a pick quickly, bone sounds a bit too harsh/metallic, and maybe a bit muddy, strings separated a bit too much. AND dynamic range os reduced because bone pins are a few grans heavier, but it still makes a difference.
Wooden pins, on the other hand, make guitar a bit more sensitive, let it breathe more, and strings' sounds blend smoothly into chords.
Love all-mahogany guitars, yours has a great tone!
Great advice! I am actually going to get a set of wood pond for this, as I think it will be a great match, both sonically, and aesthetically
Thanks for the suggestion 🙏🎸
@@paulgeorgia8013 You're welcome!
Mahogany top is compressed and tough enough, on my all-hog guitar bone was an overkill.
I tried ebony and was amazed with how much it opened the guitar up.
Then I tried both bone and wooden pins on every guitar, and no matter the tonewood combination, rosewood/ebony had always been better.
However, if I were a finger picker or a soloist, I might prefer bone pins for more complex sound and more of a "bite", maybe even more sustain.
Paul , I do believe you have a winner there ! They are something about Guild ,, I guess you could say they are the "Under Dog" of guitars. Guild did have a good run in the 80`s but I think it was a fad thing with the Folksters and they went back to Martin`s.
Now just close your eyes and play and see if a little bit of Hank Jr and Waylon comes out !
You’re spot on, my friend! Guild is in a class by itself! Thanks for watching!
Damn...
Sounds are hugh
I JUST BOUGHT ONE FROM SWEETWATER, CANNOT WAIT TO GET IT, HAD IT PLEXT AND BONE PINS, MAN DOES THAT SOUND GOOD, BUT IT IS A NITRO FINISH....LOOK IT UP, I HAD A MARTIN D-15 ALL MAHOGANY, GOT RID OF IT, GUILD DESROYED THE MARTIN, THX , GRAT VIDEO, LOOK UP FINISH IT IS A NITRO, BOUGH WILDLY KOYOTE TRUUS ROD COVE BECAUSE OF YOU THX, HE MAKES GREAT STUFF, THX, GOD BLESS, STAY SAFE, JOE!!!!
That’s great, good luck with your Guild! I’m sure you’ll love it! Thanks for watching! 🙏😎🎸
Ahh Keep my alive !
I HAD A MARTIN D-15, THIS IS A NITRO LOOK IT UP, I JUST BOUGHT ONE FROM SWEETWATER, THE MARTIN D-215 MAHOGANY DOES NOT COMPARE TO THIS GUITAR, BOUGHT WIILY COYOTE TRUSS ROD COVER, THX BRO, GOD BLESS, BE WELL, JOE!!!!, GUILD MAKES THE BEST ACOUSTICS IN THE WORLD PERIOD, I AM A VIETNAM ERA DISABLED VET, GOD BLESS, BE WELL, JOE!!!!!
Hi Joseph, first - thank you for your service. ❤️🙏. So here’s the deal with the finish on mine. California was giving Guild a hard time about spraying nitro when they first opened out there a few years ago. So they used this varnish rub. They’ve since switched to nitro, having obtained their permits.
I love Guilds - check out my D55 video if you get a chance. Glad you liked Wile E Coyote. He rocks! Thanks so much for watching, God Bless 🙏🎸😎