Cheap vs. Expensive Guild Acoustic Guitars | DS-240 vs. D-55

[@stevenmillerjr7649]

I just bought that guitar from you guys yesterday! The D55. Can’t wait to play it!

[@anthonyb2334]

Congratulations on that D55. Good for you, it sounds amazing in this video

[@bigdoinks4202]

such an amazing guitar im jealous 😂

[@stevenmillerjr7649]

@@bigdoinks4202 It sounds BEAAAUUUTIFUL. Was just in their store the other day and saw they had a new one. It sounded awesome too. Unfortunately, it’s gone up in price.

[@kylebichler2258]

I am so fortunate the have gotten my hands on a guild d55 after years of saving !!! It’s my most prized possession and just keeps getting better over time. It had a great response, comfortable neck, and otherworldly sound. It really shines with open tunings as well! The only thing some people dislike is the small nut width ( 1 11/16ths) but it’s perfect for me.

[@doleary703]

D-55 was the first quality guitar I bought about 20 years ago, incredible especially in double dropped D or open G tuning. I’ve now acquired Martin HD-28 and D-41 and a Taylor 814 and while all are great, the Guild has aged wonderfully. A cannon, heaviest of the 4. Strikingly well balanced.

[@kylebichler2258]

I agree with the open tunings, went to open G a couple weeks ago and haven’t tuned it back to standard as I’m being showered with beautiful overtones. D55 is right up there with the top of the line martins, Taylor’s, and Gibson.

[@ebs777]

Was it built in westerly?

[@greynard]

Walked into the music store with two player buddies in June of 1968 intending to trade in my unimpressive 00018 on a new D28, After comparing tone,playability and price walked out with a Guild D50 ( Braz ?} and have never looked back. To me and most others an incredibly beautiful sounding instrument and, after nearly 55 years, still problem free and great looking.

[@stuschieler7277]

Love Guild Guitars, went to HS in the 70's and listened to a lot of John Denver and Dan Fogelberg, who both played Guilds in those early days. I started playing guitar in 1977 and my parents bought me an Epiphone "starter" (actually an "Epi") guitar and played it for years. When it came time to buy my first "high-end" guitar I spent months going to guitar stores in Colorado trying out different guitars and finally landed on a Guild D50, which they don't make anymore, but is the same as a D55 without the bling. I think back then, it was about $500 cheaper than the 55, which was a lot back then. :) I still love and play my Guild D50 every week! Great video, thank you, I really enjoy them.

[@WeiFischer]

I have a 1988 Guild D50 which I have had for about 15 years. It is the one guitar I would never part with. Awesome sound.

[@BobPerrone]

"For those who know" . Sums up the Memoir to a T. Got one a couple of years ago and I love it. Guild has always been that sleeper brand, excellent instruments. Still anxiously waiting for the Baritone to be available.

[@franknicosia54]

I just picked up a Guild DS-240 yesterday. Was looking at way more expensive Martin's. Passed by this, I loved the color, picked it up and played it, and loved the deep tones and long sustain. Bought it. Great guitar for a great price.

[@texhaines9957]

Based on your earlier review, got a Guild DS240 for my grandson and found it a great guitar. Thanks

[@nicolen.9642]

12:06 deeper sound 👌. But honestly it always will be a matter of money...can't avoid it, unless being well off...having let's say disposable cash. Financial arrangements are ok, but what happens when the car also needs work done? Always a pleasure to have you talking about guitars. 👍🎶🎶🎶

[@n8watkinz]

You guys have really stepped up your review game, fellas! Between Chris's guitar insights and Cooper's million dollar hands, you've got a great thing going... Keep it up!

[@fourocker]

I have the opportunity to buy a Guild D140 Westerly in the burst finish (it looks absolutely beautiful in the advert pics) used in great condition and great price so I've been trying to listen to as many clips as I can, thanks for this, it has convinced me, these Guilds sound cavernous and delicate at the same time, really enjoyed your playing and bringing out the subtle differences.

[@dbkoala]

That D-55 sounds fantastic. I think the , sound, materials, construction, and bling on it make it worth the price. Especially considering a Martin D-41 or 42 will cost more. But that round shoulder dread sounds really good. If you’re looking for a great sounding guitar to take around and not want to risk a J45 or similar guitar, that may fit the bill. Some folks don’t want a smaller travel guitar.

[@ericv4380]

7:56 Thanks for the content guys. I bought the DS-240 as my first guitar. I turned it into a lefty, and I’m glad you guys are covering it for a second time. A lot of great information for beginners!

[@canisteovalleydave]

I just watched the Yamaha Gigmaker guitar pack y'all did the review on. First time customer and a beginner. I ordered it and looking forward to it's arrival from Alamo Music Center

[@42obv]

The P-240 memoir has 1 3/4 nut . I have one and I love it.

[@CoolCat11]

I bought my 1981 D-55 new. I was 19 and had saved all of my gigging money. You should hear it today. Except I'm so protective of it. So I bought another in 2020! I know... So did my 55 other guitars - most of which have been sold. I recently found an F-47, two years ago a F-50R and today a collector's D-100. Now I can die happy!!!

[@deanmcbride8747]

I own the guild d55e. It's awesome. Fancy buying it's sister f55e. Great video.

[@hughnguyen1772]

I have both and the f55 sounds wonderfully different than the d55. I’m looking to add the f55 maple to my Guild collection. BTW the f512 rosewood and maple are fantastic 12 string guitars.

[@emmakeyser1459]

Ther's something to be said about beginning with a good guitar. I got my first guitar in 1979 as a Christmas present from my wife{a medera} and it was having problems. so the store in Clevland gave me a loaner yamaha but couldn't fix my Medera.So My wife and I went to the store and looked around and as I was talking to the owner,I asked what was the best guitar in the store and he showed me a guild D40 AKA as a Guild D40 Traditional.since I didn't know a thing about guitars at that time I took his word for it and bought it. I think it was around 900.00. Yeah that was a lot of money back then for a young couple. To this day it was the best sounding guitar I have ever owned. I kept it 8 years and never even looked at another acoustic. didn't need to. when I played with other guitarists it was always the best sounding guitar at the event.after 8 years I flew out to Idaho for vacation and the airlines broke it. I had it fixed but it was never the same so I traded it for a new strat and that was the beginning of my trip down electric lady land street. I never looked back until recently.Yeah Ive had some nice acoustics over the years but that Guild was still the best thing I ever owned.

[@tomthomas8472]

I have a M-20e and a Jumbo Junior Bass, they're both awesome. A friend of mine has the D-55. GUILD!

[@anthonyb2334]

Great video. Great sound from that D55, and great playing by Cooper. I had a Guild in 1972 and it was a very nice guitar. Glad to see they appear back on track. Folks don’t realize how big they were in the folk era. I wish they made a 1-3/4 nut width . Much better for me. Thanks again for great information and videos

[@peterdeboer8924]

The 100 level Guilds have 13/4 nut widths

[@davidheilman1613]

I've been a Guitar player since the mid 1970's, and have enjoyed the Acoustic Guitar over Electric. I've had many Brands of Acoustic Guitars along the way, but sort of like finding that Soul Mate, the 1 out of 10,000, I stumbled upon a Guild D-55, and Loved it! Great sound, a Cannon! I bought it right there and then, and still have it today, some 35 years later. I have played it a lot, and it now has some "Character", but still sounds amazing, and in spite of the scars from being my main Acoustic Guitar, it is still a great guitar.

[@stefangrunberger1213]

Greetings from Salzburg, Austria, love your reviews! I bought my D-55 after Chris last review, I love my "chocolate cake"! So much debth and richness. Compared it to Martin D28 and HD28 and the Gibson Dreadnoughts in Barcelona before Cov19. The D-55 was surprisingly the best of them! Besides my Martin OM28 my favorite acoustic.

[@markreams3192]

First of all, Cooper makes a cheap guitar sound expensive. It may be the best sounding $500 guitar. The D-55 is a great sounding guitar! The lows are deeper and more articulate and the highs are crisp. The entire sound is full and clear. Big price difference but big difference in sound and looks. It’s money well spent!

[@RADThird1]

And just imagine what the D-55 will sound like 10 years from now.

[@seowyenphua7169]

Both are great sounding guitars. Still, the D55 is miles ahead. Guild definitely done a fantastic job in build great instruments. Now I have to add Guild to my candidate list to fill up one of the 2 remaining slot on my guitar rack (bcos that is the max number of guitar my partner allows me to have). Great comparison Review!

[@donyoung7874]

I've had a Guild DV 52 for 20 years and it just keeps sounding better!

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

I have been thinking about that DS 240 since I played it back in 2019. I have a 2017 J45 and I wanted a "beater" version. That guild was phenomenal. I still don't know why I haven't pulled the trigger, because I always check it out when I go into a store. I guess I keep getting higher end models and just keep that little guy in the back of my head. If y'all are on the fence, please go play it. You'll leave with it, guaranteed

[@santosvasquez6229]

Thanks for the video/review -- they both sound great, Cooper!! Question: What kind of strings did you have on those guitars? very interested to know... thanks!

[@jdstan9650]

Great video guys, very interesting. What is the neck profile like on them? I think it's something that should always be mentioned. Awesome playing Cooper, that crazy arpeggio is a bit much ; ), but both guitars sound great in your more than capable hands.

[@robertoclemente449]

NICE VIDEO !!! Greetings from Europe , Estonia .

[@Rustymcdangles]

That d55 is unreal

[@chuinator9918]

I love watching your reviews. Very informative and helpful. I was wondering if you have done a review on the Guild D-150CE? I am interested in a cutaway dreadnaught in this price range. Thanks

[@mjcunningham5141]

How would you compare the Guild 240 to a comparable Taylor?

[@dannymccoy1783]

Taylor big reputation.

[@jimhudson556]

In 1982 I bought a Cherry Starfire IV, and a D55 Natural. They were awesome guitars, Guild is not to be overlooked. Great Quality, Playability and sound

[@Sirstarfish]

big love for USA guild !

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Play starts at 10:21

[@timnewman1172]

I think Guild is putting out probably close to the best guitars at every price point... I am still having an internal debate between a Westerly Guild OM-120 vs a Martin 00/000-15M, if Guild offered a USA version I think I would own it!

[@jimmerritt1171]

FYI, Guild M-20 (USA) @ $1700. Guild OM-120 (China) @$700, I bought one after trying several Martin 15 series rather unimpressed in spite of all the online accolades. It has a glossy finish I was unprepared for, all solid, plays fine.

[@timnewman1172]

@@jimmerritt1171 the M-20 is a great guitar, but is a single 0 body, the OM is 000 size.

[@keestoft250]

Context and budget always plays a big roll in guitar choices. if you've never had the budget to afford an all solid guitar you may never have even played one in a shop. A solid top guitar (well built and set up) that helps you make music could be your keeper anyway.

[@bobaldo2339]

I have a D-20 and a D-40 Traditional Guild. If I had the money, I'd have a D-55 too. And, by the way, I also have an early 70's blond (maple b &s) Guild jumbo. It is a monster! Unfortunately it really could use a neck reset now (I had to lower the bridge & saddle just a little to much for my taste). But it still plays like butter.

[@campfirebear4083]

I love the J45 look, I played the epiphone j45 and didn’t care for it. Ended up buying a Martin D16E from you guys last week and love it but I still REALLY want a slope dread with a burst finish. Next guitar for sure

[@nickspitzley8539]

Are you referring to the Inspired by Gibson j45 or studio?

[@Tahquitz]

The D-55 is much richer overall but DS-240 has very beautiful mid forward sound with nice sparkle. Sound here like a nice slope shoulder guitar should sound.

[@nickjames2550]

Guild in the 60s had a script logo and the 50s

[@RADThird1]

Would Guild make a D-55 with 1 3/4 nut in their custom shop?

[@snuffyballparks6501]

Bought a 2008 Martin D-28 Marquis instead of the Guild D-55 due to the string spacing... Marquis is 1 3/4 nut with 2 5/16 at the saddle. The Marquis also had an Adirondack top. That said... the D-55 sounds terrific... but very happy with the Marquis.

[@jeremyhale1051]

I just got the ds240 and going to put the LR Baggs anthem in it.

[@andrewlesniak4515]

Will Guild make a DS-140 memoir? An all solid.

[@alinchitown7556]

I have a mid 90’s F65 CE which is one of my favorites to play from my collection of acoustics.

[@drlarcey]

Thank you for doing some quality demos it's quite apparent and I found a 55 myself they will suck you in it's hard to do a comparison demo just due to the Timbre instigating more finesse out of the player Super video thanks

[@shred5]

The DS-240 doesn't quite sound like the D-55, but it still sounds phenomenal for a sub $600 guitar. I find a lot of guitars below $750 or so sound simply dull and uninspiring and with many of the Asian Guilds that's just not the case. In fact, there's many of them you could tell me were much more expensive US made models and I'd be inclined to believe it if I wasn't super familiar with the US lineup.

[@davidjaxonmusic]

I wish they would offer the D55 & D55E in that dark brown burst like that. I would pull the trigger immediately. Not a huge fan of the regular sunburst offering on the D55 currently.

[@KenSwiatek]

Is the ds-240 a short scale?

[@studio.301]

Honestly the only reason i’ve never gotten a guild guitar is the fact that everytime i play one at a store, it has fret buzz like crazy. I’ve never played a guild at guitar center that hasn’t had fret buzz, i try atleast 3 guild guitars everytime i go, they always have buzz. I know i can fix it myself, but I don’t think i should have to on a brand new guitar.

[@tdc_2021]

That’s weird because I’ve never played a Guild that has had any fret buzz! Something they’re doing at Guitar Center maybe?

[@studio.301]

@@tdc_2021 Im not sure! I frequent about 5 different guitar centers along the east coast every month or two, and I can never find a guild without buzz! I really want one, but I just can’t find it!

[@leel1130]

This is definitely an issue I’ve also had with Guild guitar’s mostly newer ones. All needed major fret leveling done. I don’t believe Guild plek’s their frets like Gibson or Martin does.

[@hotlov72]

Guilds are probably one of the best mid level guitars. Every one I've played has been good.

[@gforce7four]

$3500 for a D55 is just "mid level"? Don't think so.

[@hotlov72]

@@gforce7four I wasn't talking about the D55

[@77guitarts22]

Nice shootout, thanks guys! For around same money, you'd be better off with an Epiphone Masterbilt or a Cort Gold, both All-Solid wood Guitars with great playability and sound.

[@mylerism]

Chocolate cake vs bag of Oreos. I freakin love Oreos

[@ethanrose3243]

Right now I have a Washburn that’s $150 but I’m looking for a good upgrade at the $500-600 range and saw this, is it worth an upgrade even though it’s not acoustic electric? I’m not trying to play shows so I guess it’s not important

[@azaidi7]

Hey Chris the Guild F 150 CE has 1 3/4 nut width. Would love to see a review of that one.

[@waynechurchill7212]

Great guitar I own one for 25 year plus Please use humidifier in sound hold

[@SL1D3YB0I]

Am I crazy for liking the sound of the DS240 more?

[@tonykeman]

D240e or d260ce?? What guitar has best electric sound for acoustic gigs?!

[@ShowseeTravels]

Sounds Great.

[@snuffyballparks6501]

Wish the Guild D-55 came with a 1 3/4" nut.

[@chickenlickin3820]

i'm sure there are all soilid acoustics for around $500.

[@charlesbranch4120]

I picked up a Breedlove Organic Concert E - Torrefied European Spruce top, solid African Mahogany back, sides, and neck, B-stock demo for $350, and the higher end Jeff Bridges signature version is available for around $500. Set up and refurbed in Bend, OR before shipping to their dealers (reverb storefronts). The cheapest guitar I've picked up, and one of the warmest and open I've played (and my SIL is happy, too).

[@Derek-rv3ee]

That D55 is unreal! I own a Guild D40 Traditional and it's exceptional

[@casuallycovered2437]

The headstock of guilds are the best and they sound sooo good but the problem is their cheap models lack any soul

[@nickspitzley8539]

As a ginger they speak to me.

[@HaHaiiii]

What model of microphone do you use to record sound?

[@alec5786]

Hey boys. Ya’ll are awesome. Would love to see a video comparison of Jaguar vs Jazzmaster. Because I’m dumb and don’t know the difference. Also a Les Paul vs SG comparison if that hasn’t been done.

[@waynechurchill7212]

I ownD4-not over 24 year old or more guild niece. Balance

[@tedmilligan9712]

I bought a brand new D50 in 1967 and had it for 30 years and somebody stole it

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

The big Guilds are famous for being great guitars. Period. Easily as good as a D28.

[@vernonknight5827]

Red Oak sounds every bit as good as Rosewood!

[@Sochmo18]

This doesnt really seem like a fair match up, given they have different tone woods for the back and sides.

[@hughnguyen1772]

It was intended as a companion. It was a demo of what a few thousand dollars would get you vice a few hundred bucks would get.

[@Blackhawk182182]

Cooper,, you can play son !!!!

[@ronbussell467]

I want Coop to be my teacher

[@jamespaul3823]

I need a guitar case for my f240 e

[@646oleg]

m40 has 13/4 nut

[@denis-guidomuller4763]

I do think that the D-55 sounds much clearer and more differentiated, especially in the mids and highs. But is it worth the immense price difference, especially with these two guitars? In this particular case, I have to say "NO!"

[@endoffate5475]

Honestely, im not sure that i agree that a d35 hd has more bass. From all the video i ever watch the d55 always has the most bass compare to any other guitars and its very noticebale.

[@adamh7947]

These two guitars are very different in size and shape. Not really the best two guitars to compare to each other. It would’ve been better to compare the Guild dreadnought made in China to this one made in the United States. That memoir is not a dreadnought. It’s much smaller.

[@ComicKish]

Is everything a scam from pc , to sports to guitars , to politics , to everyone , and everything

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Indian rosewood can be had with gift cards any day.