Unboxing and reviewing my NEW

#Guild #madeinUSA #GuitarDemo
I don't buy new guitars but I couldn't help myself when i got the chance to buy one of these. This is the Guild M-20E. It is light, bright, powerful, and perfectly captures the vintage mojo of ‪@GuildGuitarsUSA‬
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[@rexstratton73_12]

In 1966 a friend loaned me his Guild Starfire V for an High School gig with my garage band. (I owned a silvertone) It blew me away. But? I could never afford one. 5 months ago I bought a new Starfire V with the giant tremelo arm and all other bells and whistles. I'm 70 years old now. It took me this long! But hey? It's beautiful.

[@batman48195]

Congrats!

[@NoWayOut55]

65 years and still shaking the rafters. When I drop, there will be an Axe in my hands.

[@DerekSmyth]

Man your passion is outstanding. I want one just because of that. Here’s to years of fun and music with it.

[@patrickcarr882]

I'm a huge Nick Drake fan and for years I wanted the Guild M-20 he had on his lap on the Bryter Layter cover (I know he didn't play it on any of the records or even live... I still wanted one). On my 21st birthday, I had taken my saved up money and bought brand new a Guild GAD-M20; I loved that guitar and it was a constant companion for many years. A few years ago, I was able to find a 1965 Guild M-20 on Reverb (reportedly the same year as the infamous Bryter Layter Guild) for $1200 and I snatched it up; it apparently had been refurbished, complete with a neck reset, partial refret, and a new bridge. That guitar plays and sounds like a dream- my old GAD-M20 doesn't compare. It almost instantly became one of the top guitars I would save in a fire; when evacuating for Hurricane Florence a couple of years ago, the '65 M-20 was one of the ones to come with me. I got so excited when I heard that Guild was making American-made M-20s again. I've wanted to buy one for a while and use it as my second gig guitar, but money's been super tight for the past year or so, so I've kind of put that aside. This video is really making me want to snag up this new one again.

[@ericzhu3506]

I love nick drake too，especially his Sunday ，amazing song

[@gillesserrigny6324]

Nick Drake played on Guild M20. Just once. It was at "Les Cousins" folk club in London. But, it was a loaner guitar for a gig.

[@thiscorrosion900]

Supposedly Richard Thompson claims he saw Nick Drake playing an M20 several times. Just reporting back on what I've read again recently.

[@Simon-talks]

what model guitar did Nick record Bryter Layter with?

[@spencerhopkins9070]

I have an original 1958 Guild M20 with the script emblem on the headstock and the thing that is absolutely remarkable to me is how close Guild has stayed to the original sound and construction with this model. It is a phenomenal guitar that you will never want to get rid of.

[@2musiclover534]

I thought that I read that Guild started building this model in 1967. Apparently not then as you have a 1950s. Have you compared yours with a current new M20 in terms of tone?

[@spencerhopkins9070]

@@2musiclover534 I believe there is some significance to the year '67, but I can't remember what it is--maybe when they moved factories? I'd have to look it up. But yes, I have compared it and the incredible thing is that they sound remarkably alike. I found a current model and it felt very similar in my hands and the tone was almost dead on. It was uncanny. I will say, mine was significantly more resonant than the one I found, which I think comes from the age of the wood. Other than that, they've done an amazing job of replicating the model!

[@2musiclover534]

@@spencerhopkins9070 Thanks. Would you happen to know the weight of yours, say on a digital kitchen scale? Thanks

[@spencerhopkins9070]

@@2musiclover534 I don't, but it is very lightweight--one of the lightest I've ever played I think

[@adamwhite2329]

Great video. I really like your playing and appreciate your enthusiasm. My good friend's grandfather, Al Dronge, founded Guild. The brand is indeed rooted in family values and sharing the gift of music with the people you love in your life. Cordoba has done an admirable job bringing Guild back much closer to what it used to be.

[@vocalion9519]

I have the Westerly (i.e. Chinese) version of this guitar, the Guild M120. There is really something magical about small-bodied all-mahogany guitars. Everything Jeremy says is not hyperbole. It’s easily the guitar I play most often. I keep it on a stand by the couch, so it is always within reach. It was also my first acoustic with a short scale length and 1 3/4 inch nut, and I’m never going back.

[@bobgreen8142]

Exactly the same here! Probably the best change I made in 50 years of playing acoustic guitar was moving to a smaller body with that slightly shorter scale.

[@tedbownas2748]

I have...a lot of guitars. One of the few I've bought new is a Guild DV52, which I bought in 1993, and which someone will have to someday pry from my cold fingers. I love that instrument. Someday I'd like to get a M-120 or M-20, as well. A big boomy dreadnaught is awesome, but a sweet small body guitar is a joy to play, too. Nice instrument!

[@tomformanek3312]

The new Guilds are great. I recently bought the big brother D20. Changed the strings to Daddario EJ-14's. They are uncoated bluegrass strings. Added Tusq pins for more sustain. Had a Philly luthier engrave a True American truss rod cover as a tribute to my old D4. Beautiful depth with that delicious deep and warm hog tone.

[@LeeLester1]

I’ve watched a few of your videos. I’m glad you’re finally talking about Guild and giving them a good review. They’re definitely in a league of their own.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I had wanted one for years, too. Ever since seeing Nick Drake using one, and then finding out that my hero Neil Young owns one, too. I’m a huge Guild fan and own a DV52, an F112, a G312 and a 60’s Starfire. Love Guilds! When Guild moved to California under Córdoba, they began the operation there building the new USA M20’s. A local commercial airline pilots company was doing a co-marketing thing with Guild. He had personally toured the new Guild facility and bought one of the first few dozen M20’s built there. One that had been handled and tweaked, by Wren Ferguson himself! The pilot never bonded with the guitar - he was rich, and had many incredible pieces of “lawyer wood” - the Guild M20 never rang his bell. I was thrilled to have the chance to buy this M20! I did. And I never bonded with it, either! Sooooo weird! And as a real twist to your story....... I purchased a Martin 12 fret OO-17 , Black Smoke version - a new one, at about the same time I bought the Guild. Now that guitar, I couldn’t put it down. The Martin was so superior in tone, and even more playable than the Guild. I just traded the M20 in on a new Martin SC 13 e. The OO 17 Black Smoke will stay with me fore ever! Each to their own! Peace

[@chrisgatland3177]

Curious - when and where did you "see" Nick Drake playing one? Because other than the cover of Bryter Later (where he holds a prop M20 owned by the photographer) there is no evidence that he ever owned or played one.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

@@chrisgatland3177 You are absolutely correct. I should of said “hearing that” ND played one. And, in the ensuing 2 years since posting this comment, I have heard the same story that you relate re: the M20 was not his.

[@jbrobertson2758]

The M-20 model was also made in the 1970s. I have owned mine, serial # 175983 (early 1978) since 1991 when I bought it from a private party for $200.00. The big differences are three-on-plate chrome buttoned tuners, a standard shaped Guild acoustic pickguard rather than the teardrop shape, a much darker color rosette, and a semi-gloss finish. A wonderful guitar that has given me countless hours of pleasure.

[@goplad1]

I had a gorgeous '70s Guild D-17 many years ago. Just a sweetheart of a guitar. I traded it away maybe 20 years ago and have since regretted it. Another Guild I had was a first generation 1950s small body Guild acoustic. Similar to a Martin 000. Their logo was different back then. It was constructed with cherry wood! I sold it on eBay to a Japanese collector and it turns out that a cherry wood instrument is not permitted in Japan! I ended up selling it to a friend of his in the States so I have no idea what became of it.

[@thelonerangerandtonto461]

I became a "guitar hunter" very organically around 12 years back. In that time I have owned, traded and sold hundreds of guitars and it has been an absolute blessing in my life. I also happen to love Guilds! I have five Guilds in my collection currently - '76 D55, '76 Mk2, '96 JF30-12, a Mexican DV-6 that is an absolute canon and a Chinese GAD M-120 which is the closest to your lovely US made M-20.

[@philconrath2275]

Had to comment on you and your channel, I really love the the way you keep it so real, and honesty.. Thank you 😁

[@philconrath2275]

Also love the way you play.

[@SiggyMe]

Love Guild guitars. I sold a D-25 in 2016. It was one that was hand picked by Bonnie Reitt in the late 70's from a local music store where I lived. She brought it for her play out guitar. Which is a guitar that you take to bars and parties to use instead of your regular stage guitar. She did use it on stage. Back then we had after hours bars in DC where musicians would play for one another and of course drink. Well anyway she gave it as a gift to friend's husband who would play on stage with her. My friend sold it to me around 2004. It was a fantastic guitar except my hands couldn't handle the long scale anymore, fighter hands. So thought it deserved a owner that would play it and sold it in 2016. Like a lost love I tried to put it out of my mind. However listening to you play this Guild just showed me unsuccessfully I was in forgetting my D-25 Guild. This model is especially appealing to me because it captures the original organic mojo of older guitars. Martin in recent years has fallen down on their version of this guitar as they went to a standard scale from a short scale. Being older now I appreciate the shorter scale guitars. I do have a 1964 Gibson L-0 and it is very cool. However, since its is L braced instead of X to me its hard to escape that boxed in sound. This model guild although small doesn't sound boxy at all. Got to have one, GAS syndrome. Thanks it was a real trip down memory lane.

[@stefanagha3248]

Essays deserve paragraphs bro.

[@SiggyMe]

@@stefanagha3248 Done now you can read it. If you have reading problems than skip my comment I wouldn't complain nor will I know. Besides it give my fingers more exercise to play the guitar better. 👍😎

[@brunolalanne9106]

Nice story, thanks for sharing, those D25 seem to have mojo ...

[@imannonymous7707]

Ive always admired guilds myself. As a young busker i met an amazing retired pro who sang just like greg allman , he played a guild duane eddy . He made a lasting impression on me . Through the years ive seen and heard many beautiful guilds. Played by people i admire. I own a 00015 so im fond of mahogany tops. And im a little envious of your purchase, love that case too....cool

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

I had an old Guild years ago that I should not have ever sold either. It reeked of years of bar smoke and it was even built up and discolored the finish. I finally got it clean and able to keep it in the house and it had so much tone and character from playing mining town bars forever. So I know how great they are and always keep my eyes open for another old Guild.

[@JeremySheppard]

I love it! I had a D25 from the 70's that smelled like an ashtray no matter what I did to it.

[@Southernguitar74]

I love this M-20, Jeremy. I've been looking at the exact same guitar for a couple of years. It will be my next guitar. Great video, and congrats man!

[@jimgallagher2979]

I have an '85 Westerly Guild D40. Has always played like a dream and sounded like a dream.

[@walterholmes4609]

Guild does have a unique tone not everyone appreciated, but those who do (and they are legion) love that idiosyncratic tone. I have two 70's Guilds. One is a 72 D35M with mahogany b/s and a spruce top colored to look like mahogany. It has the press-formed arched back and the pyramid headstock logo. The other is a 74 or perhaps a 76 ( I forget at the moment) D44M with the most perfectly tight curly maple b/s and spruce top, one piece mahogany neck with the pyramid and Chesterfield headstock logo. I have had collectors argue that Guild never made a D44M but the serial # is listed in the archives as a D44M. One draw back was the HEAVILY over-lacquered finish that actually had a muting effect on the tone. Those guitars took years to open up even a little and usually only once the finish had alligatored enough. But there is hope for that somewhat (slightly a little) muddied tone of the seventies. For those of you who have a 70's Guild dred try stringing it with DR RARE phosphor bronze in the 12-56 Bluegrass size. You will be properly pleased. Great vid, as always.

[@porkchop6021]

Sounds sweet brother. You got really lucky. I would NEVER buy a guitar without playing it first. Online buys have caused my fits...

[@cravinbob]

Learn how to fix guitars and buy away.

[@ryanbloom1738]

Got a d20 sunburst coming in a couple of days I'm excited.

[@stevem6065]

An all mahogany small body guitar has a sweetness and vibe you can feel and hear. My 000-15M Martin is wonderful. Not as loud as other guitars, but so nice.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

It’s the guitar i currently want the most. It’d go well with my sound and my ‘05 SWDGT

[@tracyo6553]

Love your review! I’ve owned my Oxnard m20 for 2 years. It sounds more amazing now than it did when I first got it. You and Tony should do a show with your new m20 and his 3 year old m20.

[@JeremySheppard]

That's a fun idea. I'll ask Tony.

[@tracyo6553]

Yay! I look forward to it! A comparison in tone (older vs brand spanking new) and then listen to you two play just because you are both great for this intermediate player to listen to (and learn)

[@songsfromspringcreekave821]

My first good guitar was a mid-90's Guild DV52, It is still my favorite. I find that the early Guilds can be a bit inconsistent in sound quality, but are as well made as any of the other well known brands. That said, when you find a good one, it is usually great! I also owned a M-20 that I bought brand new a few years ago. That was a beautiful little guitar. I ended up gifting it to an old friend that was wanting to learn. I miss it.

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Songs From Spring Creek Ave That's good karma, man....I've given away a couple, based on some emotions thing I was feeling at the time. Rarely regretted it. It's the gift that keeping on giving, if they want it to.

[@ryanfolstad1697]

I bought a m-40 a few months ago with my stimulus money. I'm very happy. Thanks for the review on her mahogany top sister. Great video!

[@GiovannyAlabi1]

I was able to recover my old Vintage Guild F30, I believe it is from the 70' (70-73) Not really sure but sound amazing

[@milliganstratman]

Thank you!

[@thomdushane]

'Aimed for a bad pun and didn't make it.' Funny, made me smile :)

[@danieldevine8588]

I'm a huge fan of USA Guilds. Underrated, great value, especially in comparison to other quality vintage American builders. And unlike many American builders, Guild still made pretty decent guitars in the 70s. I loved them already--but now that I know their story a bit I'm even more fond of them. Thanks for the video. The new USA guilds look intriguing (especially having a pickup in one).

[@ericholt6688]

Very nice sounding Guild. Of course I am a big Guild fan. I have a Westerlybuilt D40 from about 2001 that has a great voice and I love playing.

[@samuelsmith5223]

I share the same love for Guild guitars. Guild was my first quality guitar back in 1978. I bought brand new a 1978 D-25 all solid mahogany. The guitar has been through so much and miraculously survived a fire and flood. It needs restored and I will do that someday.

[@pdxbohica]

Re: Necks. I have a 1967 Guild F47 and my bandmate has a Guild 1961 T100 (Slim Jim). If you close your eyes and just put your hands on the neck, there is no difference. I've had the F47 for 40 years, love it.

[@mikewebb2055]

My step father gave me his guitar. A 1963 Guild M-20! I love it!

[@aaronjones6854]

You are a lucky man. The older the better!

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

That’s a dope hand down. Make sure to keep it in the family.

[@escargotomy]

I just uncovered a 1958 M-20 from a storage closet in the elementary school I work at in NJ. They were getting set to put it in the dumpster and I saved it in the nick of time. It has 2 large cracks in the top I'm guessing from temperture/humidity neglect. Otherwise it looks like it could be playable again with those cracks repaired. I'm pricing some local luthiers for the job but I may do it myself with hide glue and homemade cleats. I hope to hear this guitar play one day.

[@chrisgrabowski2678]

Thank for sharing Guild's history.

[@itsmattgates]

Guild is about to sell a lot of these guitars. Dang that thing sounds incredible!

[@lowellcalavera6045]

My Westerly OM-120 (solid mahogany) is my favorite guitar of all time.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Years back I Bought an Early Guild M-120 GAD all Mahogany solid wood in Cherry finish Beautiful hard case. $350 from a good friend. Guitar sounded real good as it was! So here’s what I did to make it a dream Guitar!!!! I carefully Lightly Scalloped the X Braces. I carefully Removed the black pickguard’ and sanded down 70% of the plastic top finish and 50% off the back sides & neck!!!!! Left the finish a Satin look. I cut Installed a super thin clear classical guitar tap guard in same shape as the thicker black one I took off!!! ---and Installed Bone saddle’ and Nut’ !!!! Turned the Guitar into a monster Tone machine. --I’d put it up against any -old or newer Martin Mahogany 0-15,0-17,0017 or an original Vintage Guild’ M20.

[@keathp2744]

I got one in Dec 2017, I love it!!I was just like you about waiting for it to arrive and the anticipation of playing it!!! My was doubled cartoned. The inner carton said DO NOT remove from this carton for 24 hours, to let it acclimate to your room temperature. I was sick but I waited. Maybe it was because it shipped in the winter. Anyway I Love It!!

[@MsDaydream]

Beautiful guitar. Small body full mahogany guitars definitely have a "thing" going on with them that's truly special. I love my Martin 0-15m.

[@1980bwc]

It is the brightest sounding Mahogany top I've ever heard. I've never been a fan of Mahogany tops, but this one may have changed my view towards them. It sounds beautiful! Much better than the 15 Series Martins, and it kills me to admit that anything sounds better than a Martin. Lol

[@aaronjones6854]

I would agree about the Martin on many fronts. I also love Taylors. I know we’re talking American made guitars but has anyone in here played a Furch. My god they’re all remarkable.

[@danielgannon9502]

@@aaronjones6854 I own a couple of Taylors as well as a Martin 000-15sm and they are all wonderful. I recently bought a Furch Blue Gc-CM (cedar top, mahogany back and sides...Wow! Just a remarkable guitar at a very reasonable price. Quality is top notch. Playability is excellent and the tone is magnificent! I also will have a Guild M-20 someday. Love the mahogany guitars.

[@LauraWallaceTHE]

I love Guilds too, makes me happy to see you enjoying yours so much.

[@garytudor4655]

I purchased a Guild D-140 last Memorial day weekend sale for my birthday. It is more than even I expected. It's a ceap over-seas version but you wouldn't know, all solid wood. I also own a 1976 D25m. It's a wonderful guitar too.

[@bobgreen8142]

I've dipped my toe into the world of Guild with a Westerly M-120E, having decided I wanted to get away from dreadnoughts. Good choice, I love it, and now I'm definitely going to upgrade to an M20! I love the sound, the feel, the size and playability of Guild and I'm speaking as a finger picker. You've sold it to me!

[@rmzzz76]

The coolest thing about the m-20 is the controversy. It's the "nick drake" guitar that nick drake probably never actually played acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-guild-m-20-the-nick-drake-guitar-or-not/ . For those who don't know the story, a photographer found a good guitar laying around for the photo-shoot that happened to be an M-20 but was not a guitar nick drake owned and by account of producers, studio engineers never actually played, at least on a record... As for Guild, I agree- on the vintage models. When I went looking for a good affordable birth year guitar from the mid 1970s, Guild really stood out... As for the newer stuff, they all sound pretty amazing from the demo videos on KZbin, including yours and I know at one point the man who pretty much built Gibson Montana, Ren Ferguson came out of retirement to go lead up their efforts. It just seems no brick & mortar retailer wants to stock them to put hands on. If I were looking for an all hog, it would be a tough choice between a Martin 000-15m and an M-20.

[@adamx9987]

Thanks for this review. I want this guitar. My father has an old guild he purchased new in the early 60s for 300 bucks. He also has a high dollar martin. The guild sounds and plays easier than the martin. Im getting me this guild. Just something about them.

[@brooklynboy1000]

that guitar is going to sound good in ten years, keep playing her.

[@travelinman617]

Very nice great playing also 😀 I have eight guitars all made left handed my last guitar was from Amazon LYX telecaster 109 dollars I love it even has a telecaster vintage bridge finished maple neck ash color body great set up and action just amazing for the money i have two acoustics one is a esteban guitar the other one is kieth urban acoustic I have been singing and playing guitar over 48 years with bands and later solo my self with rythem box and Mike etc

[@canaanlawrence7351]

Absolutely loved this video Jeremy. Looks like an heirloom guitar for you to pass on to your kids some day!

[@13soulz]

Guild stands out on its own. I love playing them .. 🙏nice video!

[@steveg.3022]

Totally stoked about the Guild M20E! I have a late ‘70s Guild D25M that my wife bought me new when we were dating. My first real guitar! (I don’t count the Applause.) Hey, we have family in Strasburg. Would like to call you next time we’re out in The Valley.

[@craigohara6422]

Thanks for a great review with decent sound! Sounds amazing.

[@kommi1974]

I bought a gently used D-40 Traditional, and it has retired my D-18 which was sold immediately after., One of the best guitars I have ever had, and heard.

[@RogerThat902]

I have the Martin 000-15m. I absolutely love mine. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the 2 if if it wasn't for the headstock etc. Something about all Mahogany is amazing to me. Also, they are great for someone who just wants a great guitar and doesn't want to pay for any of the extra crap they put on high end stuff to justify the price. Oh and that smell whenever you open up the case again is just magic.

[@rwinrock]

I acquired one of these very recently, brand new. I LOVE IT!!! One serious problem - the fabric of the case smells revolting, sweetish, and it has contaminated the guitar itself, the nitrocellulose lacquer. I would love to keep the guitar right next to my sofa in my parlor (it being a parlor style guitar), but I cannot stand the odor, which fills the room. I am struggling to decontaminate the surface by storing the guitar in a well ventilated room, but time for returning it to the dealer is running out. Oh man, I really want to keep this baby (I do not care a fig for the case), but I am getting desperate.

[@jimllsbrain]

My 2016 M20 is the favourite guitar I've ever owned. Very accurate review, especially in relation to the response of the guitar. It's light as a feather and mine will need a neck reset in a couple of years, but that's a small price to play for the organic feel that brings. It picks like a monster, but also strums beautifully and reacts like a living thing.

[@BuildTheWallAlready]

My friend's Dad had an old Guild from the early seventies and it is still the best guitar I have heard or played.

[@michellelaverickmusic]

I bought mine last year, I rarely buy brand new (for reasons you so humorously describe). It came from the US and was imported via a dealer in the UK, who fitted the LR Baggs Anthem. It's a lovely instrument, and I've got mine permanently in D-Major (D-A-D-F#-A-D). I recently put some nickel strings in search of the naturally 'dead' sound made famous by Nick Drake. I recent years I've fallen I in love with the mellow all mahogany sound and I've got a Martin 000-15m and 000-15sm. They all have their own "flavour" and love them all...

[@coolhandpete]

How does the size & weight compare between the M-20 and the 000-15SM?

[@michellelaverickmusic]

@@coolhandpete I could say the weight makes huge different. The Martins feel like they are more warm and mellow than the guild. The guild feels stronger in the mids and is smaller heading almost to parlour size. There’s definite time different between the two martins - and i would be the headstock and and bridge being further back. The biggie is the sm being 12 fretter. If your used to going the 14th and beyond you have think again, i just reach the 14th fret but no further. Not sure if it helps it’s difficult verbalise in words. Especially as each of my acoustics are different drop tunings…

[@mma1st105]

I had a 78' Guild that I really loved. Hard times and I had to sell it and I'm actually kinda mad about it 10 years later.

[@wayneh8768]

Man, I bought an M-25E at the end of 2020, and it is incredible. And gorgeous. Fully agree re the Guild brand. I love the necks on these.

[@curryspcie]

Great video and love hearing your thoughts on guitars and makers! I’d love to hear your thoughts on this guitar after a few years! Cheers!

[@travelinman617]

My most recent guitar I bought is gretsch streamliner from Amazon left handed I love it the sound the action o man beautiful

[@my2cents370]

Got the F-2512 12str..... Friend of mine had it and determined to get one. Found one reasonably priced on line, pressed the majic button and got it. It came already setup ready to go. Had minor adjustments on the action, but plays like butter now. Recently got the Jumbo Junior the same way. Love 'em both. First time with Guilds and I'm very happy with both. Got lucky getting on line, but not really recommend doing it!

[@bgp6656]

I love when I find a video about a guitar that sounds great and I can actually afford lol

[@JeremySheppard]

Yes!

[@brightwings7788]

One of my favorite singer/songwriters is Andrew Osenga. One of his main guitars is an old Guild D-25M. I have always thought it sounded sooooo good. This M-20 sounds great.

[@thomasgaida7174]

I bought my M20 just 2 days ago, and I am very happy with it. The Martin all-mahogany models were no option for me due to the narrower nut. I compared the M 20 with the all mahogany blue series OM model by Furch. Also a great guitar, and maybe better value for the money but in the end it all comes down to the question which guitar grows on you, or resonates with you, as you said. I am looking forward to improve my playing with this guitar.

[@paulboden7850]

The all solid mahogany 12 fret Martin 000 15 SM has the wider nut.

[@thomasgaida7174]

@@paulboden7850 Too late!

[@paulboden7850]

@@thomasgaida7174 No worries! You've got yourself a solid guitar that will sound even better as it ages. I love mahogany!

[@scottrill17]

I owned a 1977 D-25, which I believe was from Waverly, RI. My wife also wanted a Guild so we bought a new 1991 DV-52. I don’t care for satin finishes so when I inherited from her (she got a Taylor 512) I traded it for a Taylor 420 Koa. After 20+ years, I wish we still had our Guilds. Thanks.

[@rorystorm4284]

Westerly, I think.

[@scottrill17]

You’re right.

[@carlomack7133]

I love the sound of a mahogany guitar, and that one is spectacular. Nice video.

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

I wish they had a 12 fret version of something. I've always wanted to Guild acoustic but just haven't settled on one

[@JeremySheppard]

000-15SM is king 👑 IMO

[@cravinbob]

They are not Guild guitars anymore, they are made by whoever Fender tells to make them. A Guild from the 60s 70s 80s are what you want. Play 100 guitars before you buy one. I have a few and I know what I am talking about.

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

@@JeremySheppard gonna check that out. Thanks!

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

@@cravinbob I do see that as being a very real statement, especially from all the things I've heard. Older guilds are quite revered.

[@JeremySheppard]

They haven't been made by Fender since since 2015. In 2014/2015, Ren Furguson, the luthier responsible for Gibson Montana lead their new production in socal. @cravinbob Guild are not the original company from the '50s, but neither is Fender or Gibson, but they are very well made, all solid, acoustics made in the USA.

[@rmzzz76]

Recently found out that when Ren Furgurseon came in to get the USA factory up and running he did some redesign on several models. The modern m20 is different from the vintage original in that it has taller and thinner braces that are scalloped... The vintage M20s models and all of the M120 models over the years share the same bracing, which is a bit odd. Short, fat and non-scalloped. Which adds to a bit more volume and boxy tone, I think you can actually hear that difference in the handful of videos you'll find comparing the USA built m20 to m120... The build quality on the USA M20 is a bit higher, namely the finish, but the best deal on a vintage M20 is probably the early m120 model which had the 1 11/16" nut width and satin finish like the vintage one Nick Drake is holding on the album cover... I feel the modern m20 sounds more like what Nick Drake captured on his recordings, but I also think that voicing implies longer scalloped bracing and is more evidence he actually did not use a vintage m20 on his recordings.

[@lpjbird]

I to wanted one of these for a long time so I went to GC to play & get one. Well on the wall way up high I saw a guitar that looked similar and asked the kid to get the ladder. It was an Ibanez AC 240 OPN. I played the Guild & a similar Martin and the Ibanez for a couple hours, I left with the Ibanez, it played, sounded, and had everything the others had, bone nut, bridge, Grover tuners and I paid $275.00 for it. No case, no pickup, but what a fine guitar. I have Guilds & Martin guitars & love them but the Ibanez was by far a better buy this time no doubt about it. I’ve since put a pickup in it and can’t put it down.

[@JTAYC]

Hey! It's been 2 years since this review came out. I'm currently thinking about getting this guitar too (but in the vintage sunburst). I wonder if you still have this guitar? Do you have any regrets? Or is it still very much loved? Either way, thank you for all you do!!

[@JeremySheppard]

I had it for a while and then owned another one. It's an excellent guitar and aged well. I wish it was a gloss finish.

[@JTAYC]

@@JeremySheppard Thank you for your insight, and I appreciate you taking your time to reply!! I had been wanting this guitar since I started learning guitar a few years ago. I knew nothing of the history of Guild (or guitars in general) at the time, but I remembered just seeing the sunburst version hanging in a shop and saying out loud to myself “That one. I want that one.” (I think I ended up with a GS Mini…) After resisting the temptation these past few years, I stumbled onto your video, and I think I’m just going to give in and get it… Long story short: I’m going to buy the guitar, it’s all your fault, and I’m going to subscribe now ha…

[@JeremySheppard]

😂 my work is done here.

[@JTAYC]

@@JeremySheppard (Not important or anything, but as an update, I ended up swapping the sunburst for the natural mahogany hahah… either way, it is such a lovely guitar!! And I am so happy to have and play one. Thank you again for your amazing channel and also your replies!)

[@Calatriste54]

Played a new Guild Mohogant D-12 string, don't know what model.. Retail: $700.. was shocked at how lovely it sounded and easy in played.. Am going to look again. WOW!

[@ForgottenCorners]

Fantastic and informative video, thanks for making it! Had no idea Guild was formed by former Epiphone people.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Love that guitar. I wonder how it’s sounding now. Also curious how the oo’s sound in drop d.

[@Megarobotsquadron]

I've had a 1980 g-37 BLD for about ten years and it's perfect

[@anthonyward8587]

What a great sounding ax. Cheers from Australia.

[@floppybopnopfloppybopnop440]

I've have a m20 too! Long story short i had to part with it but it was one of the best sounding guitars I've played. I also have a 2012 f20 natural which is still my main guitar. Great video keep it up!

[@lizenwen]

I love Guild too, I am looking for a 1964 Guild f30, the same one as John Hurt. Hope I will find it one day.... Nice channel, thank you

[@daciuk8]

Got a Guild F40 Valencia 10 years ago and it just gets better every day, sounds better than my Martin HD 28 and my Gibson Vintage J45 it wasn’t cheap but so worth it!

[@velofeloproductions8877]

I have one of these and just love it! Agree with everything you say (including the history of the brand). Wonder how you feel about it two years later!

[@Samuel_Curly_DuBois]

Gibson, Martin, and Guild. In that order. The 3 best factory made acoustic guitar brands. Period.

[@travisniles6800]

👏 truth!

[@secretdaisy6484]

I agree with you. I’d rather have a Guild than any other acoustic guitar. Be safe. 👍☮️🌞🦠😷🎸

[@TWC6724]

I’ve really been interested in these all mahogany guitar’s recently and this one is on my list. I think the tones at the end of the video sound great. Very interested in this model.

[@TicaHikes]

Sounds heavenly!

[@gtr1952]

I have been playing Guild for 50+ years (long story). Please give Ren Ferguson due credit for your new M20, and everything else with the new Guild in California. The story is too long to tell here, but Ren is the reason you are happy with your new M20. I believe Tony has interviewed him also, and can help tell the story. Ren also built Gibson Montana, long story also. Thanks!! JMHO.... --gary

[@JeremySheppard]

I put a link to Tony's video with Ren. Loved it and have watched a few times.

[@edfulginiti8798]

Love your passion!

[@JeremySheppard]

Awww shucks. Haha. Thanks, Ed.

[@BaktaBak3]

Everything you said about this guitar is true. Own one.

[@paulapykala9432]

I just bought a Martin 000-15 roadworn, and I like it, but I was I had seen this as an option....just in case. More to the point, I've always wanted a Guild FJ 30, the big big maple jumbo. Just found one last week, and I'm loving it!

[@Andluth]

Congrats! That is nice!

[@JPs_Music_Channel]

Is the M-20 a “bluesy” guitar? I played both an M-20 and M-25. The M-20 was more bluesy… bass notes were much more prominent. The M-25 was a more balanced all around guitar. Not sure if this is typical of the two instruments or not. THe M-25 is described as being an upgrade version (I thought mainly in terms of binding, etc vs. quality of guitar) so I would have thought they would play very similarly.

[@Mikex0123]

I like the story about the beginning of the company.

[@trent3792]

When I was looking for a new guitar this past couple months I really really wanted one of these but didn't want to buy one sight unseen wound up buying the taylor ad27 from a shop in the next county over but yeah I might just go ahead and get one of these for myself for Christmas lol

[@jungleperry]

nice mellow alternative. I have a D2512 and a F512. Been thinking about a 6 stringer

[@skookapalooza2016]

That's a beautiful and great sounding guitar. Seeing your review on the Guild 8 String Baritone has sealed the deal for me. I have to get one for my first acoustic. The sound is head & shoulders above the Alvarez and sounds better to me, in some respects, than the Taylor. I think that's the result of the jumbo body with no bracing on the back...as you put it: "...their secret sauce". It's no wonder they're on backorder.

[@Dian2Gig]

I favor Epiphone. I own a Joe B Gold Top Les Paul and lucky to have it. I'm going to search out Guild M-20E and see if it fits me. I do gravitate to short scale 24.75-09 acoustics as well as short scale 24"-24.75 electrics. Thanks for the video.

[@sigmundjester]

Tuners - you don’t need to know math, you just need to be able to count the teeth on the worm gears. I took a screenshot at 3:47 and did this for you. The ratio is 20:1

[@bhobg]

Sounded so nice when you shifted to DADGAD near the end. All guitars sound better in that tuning imho

[@jimbasi]

Thanks for a great review of the m20. I always considered all-mahogany guitars as inferior to spruce tops. You have changed my point of view.

[@JeremySheppard]

They're definitely in a different space. I want to see more mahogany dreadnoughts.