adorshki said:
johnny3j said:
Splitting hairs maybe, but my info is that the original D25 had a mahogany top and flat back from 1968 until 1973, then an arched back and hog top briefly, until it changed to an arched back and spruce top (dark stained/cherry/SB/NT) from 1974 onwards.
IMHO the biggest difference is the hog top, unless you're referring to post 1974 D25 models.
You're right. I kind of assumed the comparison would be between the ones that were made at the same time, since that's why the question always gets asked. (D4 was introduced in '91) :wink:
IMHO, the type of wood used on the top is the biggest difference, its what defines the guitar.
Spruce is softwood and mahogany is hardwood, right there is the difference between what Guild intended as the model D25 and any later variants.
The original Guild D25 (1968-1973) is the only all hog (top, back & sides) dreadnaught that Guild ever produced until they reissued it as the GAD 25 in 2005 also as a hog top.
I agree with that decision but I still wonder why Guild changed the top in 1974.
It would be interesting to find out if Hans has any insight.