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Taylor vs. Guild can do the deal
I have been wanting/shoping Taylor since I first play one at my local GC store( 6 month ago). Initally I fell for the 314 but after palying the 414, I graduated in desire to the 414. Was about to make the plunge, but it require selling my 1973 D-40 Traditional sunburst Guild(I am the original owner). So I had to make sure.
I did some side by side comparisons and......I just could not do it. As bad as I wanted to own a Taylor, the Guild just sounded so much better. I had the guitar set up by a pro here in town some time back, so the action is quite good, though not as good as the the 414 i must admit. But the sound is just so much better in every respect. I guess I like the Guild sound as it better suited to my playing style- fingerpicking light strumming and I like to throw those jazz chords around. I love the sound of those archtop hollowbody jazz guitars. On my last visit to make sure I was doing the right thing, I picked up a 514. Now, there is a guitar. But alas the Guild, while not as easy to play has move volume, more tone and more sustain more everything. except a cutaway and big price tag. I guess after 25 years Guild is just wide open. Anyway, Cost/sound ratio is not great enough to do the deal. |
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Re: Taylor vs. Guild can do the deal
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Those 70s Guilds were/are indeed great guitars. Did you by chance check one of the revoiced Dreads (ie: 510) against the Guild? I'd be intersted to know how they compared.
If you've got a great guitar in the Guild, sounds like there's no real reason to trade it and much money for something else. There is always a better guitar and better deal somewhere, no need to rush into anything. 70s Guilds are harder to find than 2003 Taylors...
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I know it's easy for me to say but, keep the Guild AND buy the Taylor! I've found that I have regretted selling every guitar I've ever let go. Each guitar has it's own personality and variety Is the spice of life.
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I sure wouldn't mind finding a really nice 1960s vintage F-50 somewhere for a great price. Those are really exceptional guitars.
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The only guitar that I do NOT regret selling, was a 414. Go figure.. I like my 314, and play it more than my 514, or 814.
And I love my D-55. I think you made the right decision FWIW(Just my thoughts).. |
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Why would his Guild be 'dead' in 25 years? Why would his Taylor open up to the same level that the Guild took 30 years to do in only 3 years? Why would his Taylor stay there for a long time when the Guild will die? I'm very confused... James
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neck problems, i would imagine...
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I know it's tempting...but KEEP THE GUILD D40!
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I also am confused. That Guild is a great guitar and with proper care will stay a great guitar. I would hang on to it and save your pennies for whatever you want next. A 14 series would be a good match for the the Guild D. ps - if you do decide to sell the Guild - please call me first
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Aren't you comparing Apples to Oranges? 414ce Grand Auditorium to a Dreadnought?
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I have a 98 Guild DV52, and it the darn thing sounded any better than it does...well, you get the point. Like some others have said, my Guild is a great compliment to my other guitars, especially the Taylors. It doesn't replace'em, mind you, but there's more than enough tonal differences to appreciate.
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Thanks to all who replied. The comments and suggestions are extremely helpful.
My preference of course would be to keep my Guild, I may just have to hold off and save up as suggested. I wondering if a 514 cedar top though might sound to much like my Guild. Anyway, a couple of comments on the kind replies. Concerning the long term value and integrity of the guitars in question. After 25 years , other than minor set up and action adjudtments I have never had any neck angle problem or any problem for that matter with my Guild. I keep it in the case when not played,,but I have never used a humidifier. I even stored it in the case in a closet for a year once with the strings in tune. No problem. Other than some dings and a few minor cracks in the finish she's a real beauty. Which brings me to my concern about owning a Taylor. All the talk about humidifiers, pickquard pealing, tuner tarnishing, string buzzing, etc. I wonder if Taylor are just to delicate for the average player. Seem like they need a lot attention and babying. Best Regards to all Jack |
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I think on a forum you're going to here about problems people are having. If this were a Guild forum (is there one?), you'd probably here about a lot of problems people are having with their Guilds and, if you didn't know any better, might assume that Guilds are unusually delicate.
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