A50 & A25 Guild Concert Series

[ReevesRd]

I'm not as familiar with these two models. Correct me if I'm wrong, please. The A50 & A25 were less expensive fingerpicking-style models from the late 90s.
A50 - spruce top and rosewood back and sides. A25 - spruce top with laminated mahogany back and sides. Available with high gloss or hand-rubbed finishes.

Has anyone owned or played these models? And what did you think?

 

[HeyMikey]

I have an A50 flat top and love it. A highly underrated small body with a rich tone and sustain. Some people do not like it because it can be a little dark sounding. However, 80/20’s help a lot. Note the neck width is slightly wider than 1-3/4, more like 1-13/16 on mine.

There are a few more threads about those two models on the forum. I did one comparing to an F30R I also had when I bought the A50.

Ahh, here is my original review

Fastest dang guitar purchase I’ve made in my life!

I was already a bit late to the party so I did not ask the seller my typical myriad of questions about condition. I did not make an offer. I looked up the specs as I have specific needs around a smallish lower bout and 1-3/4 neck. I quickly looked at a couple discussions to see if there were...

letstalkguild.com

 

[twocorgis]

I have an A50 and love it. A highly underrated small body with a rich tone and sustain. Some people do not like it because it can be a little dark sounding. However, 80/20’s help a lot. Note the neck width is slightly wider than 1-3/4, more like 1-13/16 on mine.

There are a few more threads on those two models on the forum. I did one comparing to an F30R I also had when I bought the A50.

Ahh, here is my original review

Fastest dang guitar purchase I’ve made in my life!

I was already a bit late to the party so I did not ask the seller my typical myriad of questions about condition. I did not make an offer. I looked up the specs as I have specific needs around a smallish lower bout and 1-3/4 neck. I quickly looked at a couple discussions to see if there were...

letstalkguild.com

Also, the A25 is all solid wood, and is the only model of the pair that was available in a hand rubbed finish. All the A50s are gloss if I recall correctly.

 

[SFIV1967]

Also, the A25 is all solid wood, and is the only model of the pair that was available in a hand rubbed finish. All the A50s are gloss if I recall correctly.

Correct. From the 1996 catalog:











Ralf

 

[ReevesRd]

Thank you, guys. I appreciate the information.

 

[West R Lee]

I had an A25 HG for a bit. Small body guitars just don't do it for me. It was a pretty little thing.

West

 

[davidbeinct]

Are all three of those the same size? It looks like the HR has a bigger lower bout and the other two are the same size with the A50 being a bit more blingy.

 

[adorshki]

I'm not as familiar with these two models. Correct me if I'm wrong, please. The A50 & A25 were less expensive fingerpicking-style models from the late 90s.
A50 - spruce top and rosewood back and sides. A25 - spruce top with laminated mahogany back and sides. Available with high gloss or hand-rubbed finishes.

Has anyone owned or played these models? And what did you think?

No, A25 had solid 'hog sides and back, it's a flatback. Both had 1-3/4 size nuts. They filled the F30 slot for about 18 months but weren't well received, and the F30 was revived.

Are all three of those the same size? It looks like the HR has a bigger lower bout and the other two are the same size with the A50 being a bit more blingy.

Purely a perspective thing and those 2 guitars in the background may not even originally have been in the same pic.

 

[jte]

I bought an A50 Sunburst (see profile picture) on December 13 1995, serial number ends in 0003. The A50 (at least mine) has ebony fingerboard and bridge, snow-flake inlays, gold plated Kluson (or Kluson repro) tuners. The A25 had rosewood bridge and fingerboard with dot inlays, and chrome hardware. I played a few A25s and didn't like them much, but the A50 is a great little guitar for me. Good for fingerpicking, and has a darkish bark, sort of like some arch-top guitars have.

 

[highwayman]

I have an A 50. I would not sell it, but is not my favorite Guild. For my taste, it sounds better when it is amplified