Guild made in USA?

voodo child · 01-18-2012, 01:30 PM

Which Guilds are made in USA?
Guild themselves doesnt say much about this so I figured that the smart people here would know. Ive heard that only the GAD-series guitars are made in China and the rest are made in USA.

Tangerine · 01-18-2012, 03:41 PM

I've heard the same thing, but don't know for sure.

Iceman0124 · 01-18-2012, 05:08 PM

Guilds since being incorpated by fender in the early 90's if memory serves are built under FMIC control,much like modern Gretsch guitars, the few made in the USA are very high priced pieces usually from fenders custom shop in CA, then the more affordable yet higher end are MIJ, and the mid range MIK/MIC and I've heard some come from indonesia.

You probably find more details in a Guild-centric forum.

Mule Train · 01-18-2012, 09:20 PM

I would not buy a Guild unless it was made in Rhode Island. My 1984 D15 that I used to own was made there. 30 years it took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. Workmanship was fantastic on an entry level guitar. No frills just great tone.

Westerly Guild Guitars - Guild Factory Tour

BEACHBUM · 01-18-2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mule Train

I would not buy a Guild unless it was made in Rhode Island. My 1984 D15 that I used to own was made there. 30 years it took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. Workmanship was fantastic on an entry level guitar. No frills just great tone.

Westerly Guild Guitars - Guild Factory Tour

I've had my 72 D40 since it was new. It was my first good guitar and I shore do love this one.They are no doubt great guitars. But I wouldn't go so far as to say that I wouldn't buy a new one especially the ones made in Japan. I own both old and new Japanese made acoustic and electric guitars and I've got to say that they are every bit as good and in some cases better than any Martin, Guild, Gibson or Fender ever made.

Mule Train · 01-18-2012, 10:41 PM

I agree. My Japanese FT 120 is cool too. A lot of bang for the buck.

Pinkie · 01-18-2012, 10:50 PM

Have my eye on a 70's Goya acoustic made while under Martin control and its a nice player.
Jap Or Korea no way to tell but is a great guitar.
A few older Guilds have made their way to my house but dollars talk and I sold them.

diceman · 01-18-2012, 10:52 PM

I don't know about the new stuff.

Mine was made in Hoboken, NJ!

G Man · 01-19-2012, 07:48 AM

The acoustics are currently being made by the same folks who make Hamer USA guitars in the New Hartford, CT shop and are of as nice a quality as any they have ever made.

voodo child · 01-19-2012, 10:49 AM

So basically I will need to dish out 3 grand in order to get an american made guild? Not that I dont mind japanese made guitars cuz I think that they are great but should I go with a vintage guild instead?? Oh btw Im talking about resale value and quality.

Pinkie · 01-19-2012, 11:50 AM

Used is a good way to go IMO.Save some money.

voodo child · 01-19-2012, 12:13 PM

Yeah Im scanning ebay right now for one

Humbuster · 01-19-2012, 10:34 PM

My 2008 New Hartford Guild D55 a stunning guitar, purchased new for way less than 2.5K

voodo child · 01-20-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Humbuster

My 2008 New Hartford Guild D55 a stunning guitar, purchased new for way less than 2.5K

WOW that guitar is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Ill look into one of those

EDIT: I found some ridiculously cheap (15-2000 $) examples on ebay

Humbuster · 01-20-2012, 08:28 AM

[QUOTE=voodo child;3435380]WOW that guitar is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Ill look into one of those

PM sent to you.

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voodo child Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 39 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Guild made in USA? Which Guilds are made in USA? Guild themselves doesnt say much about this so I figured that the smart people here would know. Ive heard that only the GAD-series guitars are made in China and the rest are made in USA. __________________ 2009 Gibson sg faded 1997 Gibson Firebird V vintage sunburst 80-S Kramer striker 2006 Jackson RR3 2010 Bc rich mockingbird modded with Seymor Duncan JB/JAZZ No name nylon string J&D Steel string

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Iceman0124 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 4,385 Thanks: 116 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Guild made in USA? Guilds since being incorpated by fender in the early 90's if memory serves are built under FMIC control,much like modern Gretsch guitars, the few made in the USA are very high priced pieces usually from fenders custom shop in CA, then the more affordable yet higher end are MIJ, and the mid range MIK/MIC and I've heard some come from indonesia. You probably find more details in a Guild-centric forum. __________________ Proud owner of an 08 LP stduio VM custom refin by Lapidary Dreams http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibs...94752-ngd.html

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01-18-2012, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pinkie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,013 Thanks: 129 Thanked 32 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Guild made in USA? Have my eye on a 70's Goya acoustic made while under Martin control and its a nice player. Jap Or Korea no way to tell but is a great guitar. A few older Guilds have made their way to my house but dollars talk and I sold them.

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G Man Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: W. MA. Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Guild made in USA? The acoustics are currently being made by the same folks who make Hamer USA guitars in the New Hartford, CT shop and are of as nice a quality as any they have ever made.

01-19-2012, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
voodo child Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 39 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Guild made in USA? So basically I will need to dish out 3 grand in order to get an american made guild? Not that I dont mind japanese made guitars cuz I think that they are great but should I go with a vintage guild instead?? Oh btw Im talking about resale value and quality. __________________ 2009 Gibson sg faded 1997 Gibson Firebird V vintage sunburst 80-S Kramer striker 2006 Jackson RR3 2010 Bc rich mockingbird modded with Seymor Duncan JB/JAZZ No name nylon string J&D Steel string

01-19-2012, 11:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pinkie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,013 Thanks: 129 Thanked 32 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Guild made in USA? Used is a good way to go IMO.Save some money.

01-19-2012, 12:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
voodo child Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,584 Thanks: 39 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Guild made in USA? Yeah Im scanning ebay right now for one __________________ 2009 Gibson sg faded 1997 Gibson Firebird V vintage sunburst 80-S Kramer striker 2006 Jackson RR3 2010 Bc rich mockingbird modded with Seymor Duncan JB/JAZZ No name nylon string J&D Steel string

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Humbuster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: One room country shack Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Guild made in USA? My 2008 New Hartford Guild D55 a stunning guitar, purchased new for way less than 2.5K __________________ "Lord, I'm a sinner and you're gonna f u c k me" R4 Wildwood Spec 61 Les Paul/SG Historic Korina

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Humbuster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: One room country shack Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Guild made in USA? [QUOTE=voodo child;3435380]WOW that guitar is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Ill look into one of those PM sent to you. voodo child likes this. __________________ "Lord, I'm a sinner and you're gonna f u c k me" R4 Wildwood Spec 61 Les Paul/SG Historic Korina

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