Guild OM-120 ★ Guitar Review

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Guild OM-120 ★ Guitar Review

[@mollers92]

Can I just say how brilliant the restraint you show on these reviews is? So many reviews they showcase guitars differently each time and just the fact you play the same diverse mix of examples on the different guitars makes it so much easier to really compare them. Cheers.

[@arnoldrutjens6663]

Hello...i played and owned about 2000 guitars and this model i bought in Amsterdam new in it's bag with the scratch plate cover still on...put string on it adapt the action, bone bridgepins.... and bam...!!! a miracle..it is now my main performing guitar ... Greatings from holland ,,Arnolds new vintage '' KZbin.

[@WmTyndale]

I agree. I found one in Italy by surprise. When I came back I bought another one for my Celtic Music. It is an awesome guitar with the correct timbre (mid range the way I hear it). One of the best musical values one could ever hope to find. Your analysis is right on the mark!

[@TheUniverseWorks]

Bought this guitar largely based on this review, though loving the Guilds I've played helped. Had trouble finding this beauty in stores has been difficult, so the review helped me not only discover the guitar, but feel confident enough to order it without playing it first. Appreciate it :-)

[@drboone357]

I ordered one, too. I was so impressed. For a Chinese-built guitar it is probably one of the best you can buy. Guild famously use a very well-know, high-quality factory in China that specializes in wooden musical instruments, and it shows. The same guitar would be $1200 made in the USA and not any better quality (US made guitars have seen a quality decline in recent years, just look at Gibson and Martin). Guild have really outdone themselves. I will be playing this guitar until I die.

[@pinkbono]

Bought this guitar based on this review as well and it sounds even better at home. I'll probably play this guitar til the end of my life. Pure and unique love.

[@parachute82nd]

Ive played Taylors, Martins, ect. I knew from the first strum that my guild was better than anything I'd played. OM 240 CE I have roughly 500 hours on it.... Absolute perfection. Zero complaints thus far. Comfort, clarity, appearances. Love everything. Very loud as well so loud that I named her Gabby hahaha

[@Gigirizzolihhhhyyy]

Om 240 vs 140?

[@davidvandermolen1687]

I purchased this guitar, several weeks ago, after doing a good amount of homework versus other comparable models. All I can say is YES! The tone and balance you expect with an all ‘hog body are spot on and the price is excellent with a gig bag. Please take advantage of this wonderful guitar, I can’t wait for it to open up with further playing over time!

[@thatmg]

Tony, congratulations for the channel!!! I was a little sad when you left the music Villa channel but yours is showing to be way better!!! I'm a guild guy and I hope to see more reviews of their guitars here specially the USA made ones. the Westerly ones are awesome but the Americans are simply fantastic! thanks for the great content and cheers from Brazil!👌

[@mattwilliam4803]

-- Thank you for showing me this guitar !! Sounds warm & solid !!! And all solid mahogany wood for only $700 !! And a quality-made, nice-looking guitar !!! Thanks again.

[@Baci302]

One half the price of an all mahogany G20

[@jasondotj]

I've had this guitar for many years and love it! I'm more of a mid-range price point guitar player. Could never find the reason to spend a ton of money on a guitar even though I've played for almost 30 years. I also recently bought an Orangewood Sage and love that too! The only issue I had with the Guild OM-120 is I'm not sure the saddle is bone. It started wearing at the B and high E and when I replaced it, there was no resonance compared to the replacement bone saddle.

[@karlpiepenburg3157]

Tone is spectacular

[@arnoldrutjens6663]

I have a D-150, and it sounds also verry good, ( intonation in tune all over, and that is rare )just a good brand Guild .....love this guitar for this money...greating from Holland.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

I just bought this guitar, after playing one at my local guitar shop for the past 2 years....LOL I would always sit down with it and play away while my young son took his lessons, and have really fallen in love with this one...Thanks for the review.

[@RogerTheSmith]

Thanks! I just like your approach to the viewer, adding your personal thoughts where you feel right about it. when it comes to the playing it's great to have a spread of differing forms and so useful to have the same spread on the various instruments chosen. Appreciated!

[@Alexanderstarreveldo]

after growing disillusioned with big corp brands like martin ect i'm gonna pick up myself one of these.... and i reckon i'ma be super happy with it.

[@50shadesofkek52]

check out bourgeois and breedlove too

[@joshythehand2960]

You should. My dad has played guilds for 50 years. I don't mean to sound bias.. but he has played alongside several other brands and guilds have the purest tone out their. They are especially loved amoung strummers. Heck.. Richie havens played a guild. And Steven stills favorite is his guild.

[@lpjbird]

I have this instrument but in the 12 string, it's a very full, mellow sounding, guitar. I purchased it on a whim & was really surprised when I realized a couple weeks after it's a product of China. Reading all the propaganda & watching the sales videos on these one would assume they where still made in the states. I feel they'd be more accepted if they just made it perfectly clear it's a Chinese made product instead of trying to pull the wool over our eyes. Having known this beforehand I'm not sure I'd have purchased it so it makes sense why they don't talk much about where it's made. For the money, which should be the giveaway, it's a very good deal though. It don't compare to the older Guild's from years ago but pretty close if you get a good one, like any guitar i guess. Just make it perfectly clear it's an import!

[@EveningCrow]

Comparing it to a 15 series Martin, yeah there's a big difference. A more even match is the DRS line, as they're solid sapele (African mahogany) too. In that case, they're about the same price. The OM -20 would be more of an equivalent to an 000-15 as they're both mahogany (despite the obvious body difference). EDIT: thinking about it, a more obvious comparison is a Guild D-120/D-20 to a Martin DRS1/D-15.

[@Southernguitar74]

I won't buy one because it is made in China. The fact that Guild seems to hide the fact seems dubious. I will own a $300 Chinese guitar, maybe, but I can find a very nice used USA Guild for $700 (same price as this.model), or just a bit more. Just being honest.

[@c5back9]

I’ve got one with the cutaway and love it! Worth every penny spent and more!

[@simonegleton1790]

Excellent job, thank you. Your vid is EXACTLY what I needed to see and hear, as I'm looking at an all mahogany guitar from Guild.

[@tacguitar]

glad you enjoyed Simon.

[@AntoinePayen]

This guitar was made to play Mississippi John Hurt's music... 😍😍😍

[@JHS_NYC]

Just picked up one of these for my son based on this review. Thanks

[@brandonkiesel6340]

My pap has a Martin that he plays and he lets me play his guild, it’s around 40 years old, and I love that guitar to death, it sounds good and it feels good, he always says that it’s going in his will that I’m getting it haha, he’s a good man, look up JohnstownGeorge if your into older country

[@wingsfan99994u]

Excellent demonstration Tony. Going to order one ASAP! Thank you!

[@marccarter1350]

I am a very happy owner of a Guild M-120.AKA the Nick Drake guitar. I have the cheaper version! The build is amazing. The workmanship is great. The letdown areas were, The Nu-nut saddle and bridge were changed, the same as the plastic Bridge pins! Replaced these to real bone. The open tuners really let it down also, the same ones this one has. I changed these to Schaller Grandtune Butterbean. I now have a guitar that rivals the Guild USA made M-20.

[@marccarter1350]

I own a Guild M-120. This guitar just sounds correct in every way. This is how a guitar should sound to my ears. I also play all-mahogany guitars. Anything else is just simply not Cricket odd chap!

[@craigfish7890]

Great review and demo, thanks for posting it.

[@mastercheif117ize]

The Amazon description states the M20 was produced in ‘67. I have a 1961 M20 w/ gold script logo.

[@PainkillerDCXVI]

Ok, after watching the video I think mahogany with phosphor bronze is the way to go with OM sized guitars, this guitar sounds almost like a dreadnought but you can slap some 0.11s and use it pretty much just for finger style. What microphone is that btw? The whole setup is incredible its not just the guitar I'm sure.

[@JudeJaded15]

it's a solid player. sounds good.

[@matrixInvader]

I"m really digging this guitar

[@Joe_Maysky]

Thanks for the review Tony! They make a lefty version of this & it sounds really versatile for my style, and I use open tunings occasionally too.

[@mlugin8050]

This sounds nice! I have two original westerley built guitars from around '95 a A 50 NT and a DV 73 i love them and everytime i play them im surprised by how better they sound than my other guitars

[@galfleming6770]

Test-tube Tony's guitar reviews are really good.

[@masterofglass1223]

I love your videos , congratulations for the channel tony !!!!

[@hochbob]

I bought a Guild D-44M in 1974........maple sides and back (now golden in color), mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, etc., etc., etc. While I have owned/played lots of guitars, none has matched my Guild in tonal quality and crispness. It's a shame Guild has outsourced its production.

[@lcar4000]

some Guilds are outsourced, others aren't

[@tomformanek3312]

What major company hasn't? You can still buy American made Guilds. Your attitude toward a foreign build is your business, but a lot of players can't afford to be snobby and elitist, so these solid wood Waverly series guitars are a godsend.

[@Bossanovawitcha]

Guild is crushing it again

[@dr.paulmcneildhm2212]

I Also Love Mahogany wood beautiful in cherry finish

[@wagnervallimfilho712]

Tony, first of all I'd like to say that your reviews are amazing for a very simple reason: you always play the same tunes and that allows us to trully hear the differences between the reviewed models. Amazing playing by the way! kudos. That being said, I assume the mic'ing is always the same too, right? What's the mic model your using to do so? Thanks for the tips and all this wonderful info you've been putting out.

[@ebguitars5232]

Thanks for the video, I love mahogany guitars.

[@DoctorColg8]

Hi Tony, just found your channel. Thank you for the effort. I'm looking for "my fav" acoustic. Had a mahogany Guild and have been forever trying to find a replacement that I like as much. I just toured the Martin factory but I have to say I've only played one that I personally like, a custom shop 000 at a local dealer/studio. This review will at least get me to play the OM120 before I spring for the $5000 Martin.

[@ellesnyder942]

great sounding guitar. love the mahogany guitars.

[@rinzan28]

The best guild guitar🙌💯.

[@freightdawg6762]

Excellent!!!

[@GiuseppeLiuzziOfficial]

Hi Tony, I am wondering what to choose between the M 120 and this OM 120. Since you played both models, can you tell what the main differences are in terms of feel and features (and which one you'd choose)? I like both fingerpicking and strumming. However, great review, I really like your work.

[@dirkjanklijn9949]

The body and the scale are the main differences, OM scale 648mm and the M scale 628mm, the OM hs the same scale as their D series, wich is also 648mm.

[@HenrikMoos]

Really need to know what mic you are using then it sounds so good in every video

[@typhoonbuffoon8771]

Hey Tony, could you do an ultimate tonal/fit/finish/history episode with Martin (the best) Taylor, Gibson and Guild?

[@johnny-H]

Hi tony.. have you ever done a review on a epiphone masterbilt aj-45me and if so how would it compare to the guild om-120 as they are in around the same price thanks..

[@mettsmusic3460]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@grandnaguszek7417]

Nice demo. It sounds fine but I am not a fan of the 3 piece necks on these (and other imports). The heel piece and, in this case, the headstock piece are very obvious and cheapen the look of the guitar a lot.

[@aname5455]

Sounds great. However resonance is slightly compressed. But then again my ears aren't what they use be. Good review!

[@BarbaraMusicWorld]

i really love this guitar and since I was looking for an all mahogany guitar in this price range I'm interesting in going store to test it and maybe buy it but the thing is I'm 5.4 so don't you think it'll be too big for me? idk i have a dreadnought and a roundshelter already and they sound amazing and all but I coul be a lil more comfy if I had a sort of size like 000 or concert but I don't know about this one

[@stroudtolleson5423]

Hey Tony! Could you please review the Fender Paramount Series PM-3 Triple-0 All Mahogany? I am in desperate need of a review on this particular guitar. Thanks!

[@edroberts8405]

You guys must be getting good OM-120. I've been having issues with mine and about to sell it. 1. It was shipped straight from Guilds warehouse. 2. The neck relief was so bad and the truss rod was super tight 3. I took it to a certified Martin luthier to have it adjusted, cost me over $100 to adjust, fix the very bad fret work, and lowered the action. 4. When I received the guitar the humidity of it was at 32%, not good. I contacted Guild about all the issues and to give it a month to see if it would get better. It didnt, I sent it back to have guild look at it, a month later the guitar showed up with no communication about anything. It's my fault I should've sent it back with the 1st month and bought a different brand. Never will I buy a Guild guitar again, they dont check the Chinese made guitar before they mail them out. It's my fault for trusting a once great company. Never again.

[@whatsupeh1]

Hey Tony; really enjoy your acoustic guitar reviews. I've been considering carbon fibre and initially, Klos. I saw your review of the Klos travel guitar last year and it almost sold me.... until I stumbled upon Emerald. Eye candy, for sure... ergonomically friendly and they seem to have incredible tone as far as I can discern from the reviews. I just re-watched your review of the X-20 cocobolo. I ordered an X-10 in May, 2019 and should receive it by the end of August, early September. I thought long and hard about which model to choose and narrowed it down to the 10 and 20; the X-10 won out. Any plans to review this guitar in the near future?

[@bryanmchugh1307]

I am in the market for a new acoustic yet have still yet to find anything that sounds as good as my mere very clean 1969 Mark 1. I have still yet to hear any other guitar of any type that has the near but not quite baritone tonal range yet is still loud and clear as a bell....hmmm.....

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you :)

[@shadowcadet6564]

I am wanting to buy a new guitar. My old one is damaged beyond repair. I've been playing guitar for 4 years. What guitar should I get? Thank you for doing this video.

[@hastydavid1]

Tony, what kind of microphone are you using? Great sounding guitar!

[@tacguitar]

That is an Oktava MK012 :-)

[@bodagress]

Thanks for the review. Does the back of the neck have a satin finish or is it glossy?

[@mikkeljulius7313]

Glossy like rest of the guitar.

[@jasonfountainofficial304]

Would you get this or the M120?

[@alessandrobazoli8586]

This

[@joshythehand2960]

My pops has played guilds since the 60s. They have the best tone, hands down. And resonance.. as loud as you can go on an acoustic without am amp. I know money does not matter... but comparative to many acoustics.. a $900 guild sounds like a $5000 guitar.

[@karenruby2578]

How does this guitar compare to the much more pricey Martin 000-15M? Thanks!

[@bradparnis1800]

I've owned both and the guild is just as good if not better for half the price, personally i like the neck better on the guild. I still have this one also :)

[@DavidGarcia-pi9wn]

Should I buy the guild om-120 or the Martin 000-d15m

[@andyshriner5443]

I'd see if you can find them both in a shop somewhere and play them in person to see which one you prefer!

[@Creative-ik5xm]

What’s the difference between the om 120 and the m120?

[@emilielauransse4904]

Really nice

[@robinlindner7220]

Hi Tony! My name is Robin. You are the cutest guy on KZbin, just for your information! Have you reviewed the Guild OM 240e?? I'm seriously thinking about buying one next week! Thanks for the great video's of everything, which I will be watching when I get my guitar! Thanks again!

[@Zinnshady]

Do you have any thoughts on the OM-240CE? Is it a newer version of this guitar or somehow different? Total noob here trying to figure out what to get.

[@alejdr]

The OM 240CE has solid sitka spruce top and laminated mahogany back and sides. Also has a cutaway(C) and electronics (E).

[@tim73639]

What strings are people playing on their om 120s?

[@jimgolovan9350]

Well... For country rock strumming... This model or Guild D-150?

[@62catfan]

What is that second song he was playing? Thanks

[@vicpnut1]

What was the strumming song at 4:26 range , the last musical piece before the chord break.?

[@kingstumble]

Country Boy?

[@joshwalters5521]

I don't think you are going to find a song credit on that one. It is just a traditional bluegrass rhythm he uses in his reviews.

[@Baci302]

I like the sound and looks of this more than the G-20 ... and it's about 1/2 the price.

[@Sneakypeanut657]

This or the gs mini hog? Can't decide

[@sametcemhabiboglu1065]

Hi guys, would you recommend it? I am living Europe, and it is around 600 euro, or any kind of alternatives for this budget?

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Buy it, man. You'll love it.

[@sametcemhabiboglu1065]

@@lowellcalavera6045 Guild OM-120 and Guild OM-120 Nat Westerly are different than each other?

[@bartni]

Hi, would you recommend a guitar similar in sound to Lakewood M-14 in the price of this Guild? Or it's impossible?

[@LUCKYB.]

thats it Im Buying a mandolin ..

[@LinZeeLinuz]

the hardest thing of reviewer is the reviewer usually isn't an exceptional guitarist. honestly, neither am i. better for a true review is just get a super great player and let them play and just stay behind the camera. fair player makes a great instrument sound fair as a great player will make lousy instrument sound great.

[@rsaathoff]

what is the nut width and bridge spacing?

[@rogerparris1782]

What is you’re apion on the guild if 30 ?

[@maximumaverage]

Took a Martin HD28, Taylor 414ce-R, and this Guild OM-120 to finally learn I’m a mahogany guy…

[@nickspitzley8539]

What gauge of strings?

[@jpgo5]

Hey, what mic are you using? Thanks!

[@saulo5380]

wich microfone are you using?

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

looks like Sapele. Mahogany is such an elusive term.

[@fjohnson2]

The download tab links dont work

[@ibhansen9053]

Jeg synes det er godt man kan se og høre de guitar som man godt kunne tænke sig at høre og se 😜🤠

[@jimmyhansen5842]

Nemlig

[@solrivers9308]

I played this guitar in a local store. A real beauty.

[@johnshredderputu3214]

Nut Width? anyone answer please

[@toddbrooks1548]

As he stated, 1 3/4" nut width.

[@johnshredderputu3214]

Todd Brooks thanks

[@egbjunior24]

you made this video about Guild Guitar, using a Taylor guitar t-shirt!

[@QuangTruongHuyNguyen]

What is the microphone you are using?

[@ansgarness]

I'm pretty sure it's an oktava mk-012. i have one, stunning mic for the price and very good for acoustic guitars.

[@QuangTruongHuyNguyen]

Thank you for suggestion. I planned to purchase the rode nt5 pair. Which do you perfer? Oktava mk102 or rode?

[@Bazo_watches]

Chinese-made import yes but the best bang for the buck in comparison of other American made mahogany guitars at $2000 ! Martin 00015M is a crap, you pay for the name on the headstock. Guild M20 is a bit cheap and have a very boxy sound. Sir ? Isn’t it a bit expansive for what it is ? Sure, but it’s american made ! It’s sad but that’s reality

[@ToniMtl78]

Have you tried the Martin to say so? There only good reviews about this model

[@2134yanto]

Hey Tony. Great review again. Can I ask, between the Guild OM-120 and Taylor 114e Walnut, which should I choose? I play a variety of styles from Bluegrass, Travis picking, blues, folk and country rock. The pick up system is not important in the Taylor as I only play unplugged. Many thanks

[@dgaray99]

Hope you got the Guild!

[@jimdoner3443]

So which one did you choose ?

[@rogerriggs126]

Quite a different tone vs an x-braced guitar.

[@TheJokerGames5]

Hello, nice video, such a great serie of review. The best in KZbin. Can you help in a choice. I looking a guitar to buy and Im between the Martin 000rs1 and the Guild OM-120 . I love play blues. Can you give me your opinion about Wich one is the best for you? Thanks :)

[@tacguitar]

If I had the choice between the two I think I would go with the Guild OM-120... I feel like if you dig the blues the Guild will be a great match :-)

[@TheJokerGames5]

@@tacguitar thank you very much :)

[@jerrywangg]

Triple H can do great fingerstyle.

[@Beatles123ful]

Don’t know why you don’t say where the guitar was made? Its made in China correct?

[@Wilycher]

Todas suenan iguales.

[@marccarter1350]

Nut width: 44.5 mm :-(

[@27deathage]

Man almighty I'm saving my pennies

[@Pollandland]

Do the light-up red strings come free with it? haha!

Look like there is plenty of bass for an OM.

[@eliashowe8418]

Me Likey