Guild OM240CE Electric-Acoustic Guitar

[@RandyFnRhoads]

I bought this guitar a couple months ago. Just one of the best acoustics i've played period. Not overly bright, but not too much bottom end. I compared it to a taylor 114ce and preferred the guild

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I agree completely. I actually ended up keeping one as I like them so much. I think the arched maple back really gives an extra dimension of sound and sustain. Glad you like yours and thanks for watching.

[@BanglaAve]

Just saw this at a Guitar Center this weekend, 1 year after you made the video. It blew away all the other guitars that were not locked up. At this price this model sounded amazing.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

They are very decent guitars.

[@seanhallahan14]

I was a Guild F20 guy for 30 years. This thing is beautiful! I love archback too! Thank you! Thank you, guild.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Classic old Guild... love them too!

[@joemonroe1106]

In 2023 I happened to spot one of these, brand new at GC, discounted to an unadvertised price of $249. After 10 minutes of playing it I knew it was a steal. Bought it and now I like to play it tuned very low, almost like a baritone guitar, and it handles that range very well. Very comfortable, and the playability is outstanding. Looks nicest in the charcoal burst color.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Nice bargain!

[@Matt-hy9qj]

I stumbled upon this guitar while thrifting. Got the mahogany in almost perfect condition for only $69. It came with a soft case, stand, and strap. Definitely one of the luckiest days of my life. Honestly I had only been playing guitar for a few months and almost disregarded it since I thought it was a “fake” guitar.

[@Matt-hy9qj]

Psa I love this guitar and I’ve been playing it for almost a year. I can’t think of a single thing I dislike about it

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Fantastic find! Glad you love it.

[@RandySchartiger]

man that guitar does sound good! the arched back is a plus for sound as you said.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yes, nice clear guitar.

[@nickjames2550]

I have a us made 2009 guild f30 Aragon fabulous and a 1964 A50 Cordoba archtop acoustic fabulous I played a Chinese one today it was good.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Wow - two guitars I have never seen - nice!

[@nickjames2550]

@@FlowforthInstruments the 2009 was a new Hartford Connecticut with tortoise shell binding and rosewood headcap bone nut bone bridge pins and bridge. The A50 was a Hoboken New Jersey it is a nice archtop

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@nickjames2550 Sounds sweet!

[@roblawson2311]

Got one yesterday dead mint with a Guild case for $65

[@DanielOrtiz-ri1uh]

Love my Guild!

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Glad to hear - they make good guitars.

[@polimatidischris3100]

I was played classic guitar for 5 years and decided to change to acoustic... My classic guitar was a relatively cheap one (Yamaha C-40)...About 8 months ago I bought this guitar and still no regrets... I want your honest opinion because I respect your work and your experience ... Did I make a good choice?

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I've got nothing but good things to say about these guitars - great wood selection, good parts and electronics - and I like the arched back for tone. I think they are well priced too.

[@BlackEswadeh]

Can anyone please tell me who which one performs better , is it this guild guitar or yamaha fg800 regardless that fg800 isnt electric

[@FlowforthInstruments]

They are both great for the money. I prefer the guild just.

[@BlueMelodyB]

What song were you playing in the beginning

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I made it up. Thanks for watching

[@MrLluiss24]

Is this guitar better than a Washburn G26sce?

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Very close in quality.

[@BobDoherty]

Hey, do you still consider these a decent guitar a year later? Thinking of buying one as I really like the sound over similar Yamaha's.

[@jonathansaal663]

I just bought one from a yamaha before. Definitely worth the price.

[@BobDoherty]

Jonathan Saal that’s great as I already purchased this Guild! Should get it in a couple of days!

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Yes, I stand by my original review - they are excellent for the price.

[@BobDoherty]

Flowforth Instruments Thanks! Wanted to buy from you but saw you didn’t have any. Ended up going thru Sweetwater. Hopefully it will be setup ok. Really enjoy your channel.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@BobDoherty Sweetwater is very reliable. My Reverb page is always linked to the videos if you want to keep track of my inventory. I haven't seen any Guilds in a few months.

[@brooklynboy1000]

Are you from Boston?

[@FlowforthInstruments]

Great Britain - but been in the US a long time.

[@uhoh007]

I found one at Muscians Friend on sale for 299, Charcoal. Pulled trigger. Guitar Center emailed me. "This is closeout, guitar is out of box sale is final, should we ship?" I replied to store manager in email: "BS, this should be NIB, as show in reciept, please find one" Guess what...they did, or claim they did, at another store. It's coming. I'll report :)

[@FlowforthInstruments]

That's great - hope you got a good one.

[@Bertibab]

Such a shame that big name manufacturers in the US cannot turn out low to mid range instruments in their own country and give people jobs. Peavey springs to mind and what the stepson did when he took over. Godin do it and still turn a profit. The Seagull range like say the S6 is the proof.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

True - always on the hunt for Seagulls....

[@frankbarone630]

which one would you prefer for beginner - taylor academy 12 or this one? this is for smaller adult (5 feet). I am more worried about comfort of playing because of my small size. academy is $100 more than this right now.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I haven't seen a Taylor Academy acoustic - so I would say the Guild. I recently set up and sold a Taylor Academy classical and I wasn't that impressed for the price. If you buy a Taylor I would splash out for the 114 - much better guitar.

[@frankbarone630]

@@FlowforthInstruments thank you for quick response. Bought guild.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@frankbarone630 I hope you love it!

[@mr.keebler7927]

Guild has airways been my brand of guitar for many years now.

[@FlowforthInstruments]

I have the old Maroon D25 from the 70s - it was my first guitar!

[@roenvalenzuela2492]

@@FlowforthInstruments My first US guitar was a '72 d-25 Guild.$250 It has a mahogany colored spruce top,and arched back. Still sounds sweet! Big step up from the Japanese blonde Antoria I had before!

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@roenvalenzuela2492 Nice - great guitars

[@moonbeam5188]

Guild should NEVER have had a Chinese made guitar in their lineup. American all the way. Guild makes great guitars but why ruin your reputation making them in China? I hate this make money from cheap guitars . I'm a purist!

[@FlowforthInstruments]

You're not a purist - you're outdated. I worked for a US guitar manufacturer who advertised 'made in the US' guitars and charged over $1000 for them. All the woods were sourced overseas, the parts were from China, they were basically assembled in China - with the last bolt screwing the neck and body together done in the US. There are lots of top makers and manufacturers in China now - I know many luthiers who have gone over there to study lutherie with Chinese makers. A good Chinese made Eastman or Guild is better than a US made Airline guitar made with no truss rod with slab cut wood. Education is key - keep it updated mate.

[@moonbeam5188]

@@FlowforthInstruments You must be a Democrat. Outsource to China!!! MAGA!!!

[@moonbeam5188]

@@FlowforthInstruments Look at how to prices of Guilds has dropped since being made in China. I guess the price dropped because they are better now since they are made in China. I don't think anyone would say I would like my classic guitar Made in China instead of America. While you're at it steal our IP and name and make it with child labor .

[@FlowforthInstruments]

@@moonbeam5188 You're welcome to your opinion mate. My Chinese Guild D240 LTD edition plays and sounds better than my old American Guild D25. I love both though....

[@frankbarone630]

@@moonbeam5188 if you use any kind of cellphone or anything electronic then you are using a made in China product. Democrats did not send jobs to other countries. In fact, companies were able ship jobs outside because of 'small government' idea that Republicans like. If building a product in usa was profitable then companies would build it in usa. You should ask why is it cheaper to make product in such a far away country. You should ask Why is it profitable even after the shipping and logistics involved. You should ask if president trump was able to bring any of those manufacturing jobs back. Lastly, look around and think are people around me as hardworking as people around the world. Some education about this is not a bad idea.