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08-26-2013, 06:26 AM
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Depending on when it was made, it will have either a Sitka or Adirondack top. Tacoma and New Hartford built ,2005 and newer, will have Adirondack tops.
Guild D-50 guitars have solid rosewood backs and sides and 1 11/16" nuts. In my opinion, the Guild D-50E is a far better guitar than the Taylor 214ce. It is a Dred size which will be a ton louder. So yes, it would be a good step up from the Taylor 214ce.
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08-26-2013, 07:04 AM
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I have been researching a D-55 to buy and the D50 has a Adirondack top. It should sound nice. I got frustrated because for more money on a D-55 it has AAA grade Sitka but the D-50 has adi.. But after reading the AAA Sitka is next to master grade what ever that means! But not much feed back on either..
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08-26-2013, 08:01 AM
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A D-55 is a very balanced guitar. A D-50 Adi will punch out single notes better.
The upgrade price for Adi on a Martin is very clever and smart business. Other guitar makers use Adirondack without charging a huge upgrade fee. Martin gets away with it because using Adi gets their guitars back to their glory days. Very smart marketing for them and it's working. Guild's D-50 is a bargain compared to a Martin with Adirondack. I still think that a D-55 sounds better though.
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08-26-2013, 08:01 AM
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You can't miss with either a D-50 or D-55. I also highly recommend you install a K&K Pure Mini pickup if you intend to play out.
In 2006 I bought a new Guild D-55 and it's been my #1 for gigging ever since. Absolutely LOVE this guitar (now switched from a Fishman Matrix pup to a K&K Pure Mini). Here's a recent pic:  I happen to also love Taylor 214's and own two of them (gave one to my daughter). Both have K&K Pure Mini's in them and I love their sound. Here's my 2003:  Good luck in your search!
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