INGD: Guild D-40

[Jared macneill]

What's "Ingd," Jared? I'll add to my acronyms post in the forum FAQ.

Incoming new gear day

 

[chazmo]

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[Razz]

Haven't met a Guild D40 I didn't like. I have a D40c, built in the early 80's and BG-Jubilee from 2012.

 

[Guilddan]

I love my newer guild D-20 she's a 2021. Don't hesitate to buy one also. Congrats on the new 40.

 

[Jared macneill]

I love my newer guild D-20 she's a 2021. Don't hesitate to buy one also. Congrats on the new 40.

Thanks and the d20 is an really affordable price for a us made guitar

 

[davenumber2]

I love my newer guild D-20 she's a 2021. Don't hesitate to buy one also. Congrats on the new 40.

I can second this. I just bought a D20 (2017) and it’s every bit as good as my D40, just different.

 

[GuildedBilly]

If everything goes well then I might pick up a furch from him , I will say the guild d20 is also interesting

Having bought a D-40 just before Christmas, I followed it up with a D-20 as I've always loved all-mahogany acoustics and I can confirm that it is just as good as the D-40 but different enough to justify having both (although I suppose I would say that!). They are each eminently playable and rewarding in their own way.

I looked at Furch a few years ago and liked the sound very much but couldn't stand the neck profile, which I think was a common one used across all their guitars. I knew that if I'd bought it, within six months I'd have sold it because it wouldn't have made me want to pick it up and play it. So far as I'm aware, they haven't altered the specs since then. It may not be an issue for you but if you particularly like the feel of the Guild necks like I do then it may be a factor to consider.

 

[Jared macneill]

Having bought a D-40 just before Christmas, I followed it up with a D-20 as I've always loved all-mahogany acoustics and I can confirm that it is just as good as the D-40 but different enough to justify having both (although I suppose I would say that!). They are each eminently playable and rewarding in their own way.

I looked at Furch a few years ago and liked the sound very much but couldn't stand the neck profile, which I think was a common one used across all their guitars. I knew that if I'd bought it, within six months I'd have sold it because it wouldn't have made me want to pick it up and play it. So far as I'm aware, they haven't altered the specs since then. It may not be an issue for you but if you particularly like the feel of the Guild necks like I do then it may be a factor to consider.

What is the neck profile like ?

 

[GuildedBilly]

What is the neck profile like ?

On the Furch? It was a few years ago that I played it but I have a memory of it being shallow; I think they're officially described as having a 'v' to them, which would definitely not be to my liking, either...I hate 'v' necks and I hate flat, shallow necks! I'm a glutton for guitars but the wrong neck ends it for me...

 

[Jared macneill]

On the Furch? It was a few years ago that I played it but I have a memory of it being shallow; I think they're officially described as having a 'v' to them, which would definitely not be to my liking, either...I hate 'v' necks and I hate flat, shallow necks! I'm a glutton for guitars but the wrong neck ends it for me...

Yeah I’m not V neck fan either

 

[plaidseason]

Incoming new gear day

It's the metric version of NGD.

Great purchase! I have an Oxnard M40 and I'm continually blown away by it's greatness.

With respect to rosewood vs mahogany - more than once I've been surprised by what I thought I wanted and what my ears actually preferred.

 

[West R Lee]

So I was looking at buying either Martin d28/35 or a guild d50 or 55 but I couldn’t any beside a d55 that I wasn’t impressed

And I ended stumbling over a video of a d40 and every video was surprisingly good

I actually found a demo of this exact d40 and I was sold !

Oh man, I love it!

West

 

[Jared macneill]

Oh man, I love it!

West

I will , I’m sure of it . Tbh it’s the first guild acoustic that I was like wow when I heard it .
How could I let it sit in the shop lol

 

[chazmo]

Get it yet, Jared?

 

[Jared macneill]

Get it yet, Jared?

Got shipped out yesterday, stupid me forgot about my mailing address then the post office was closed for the holiday.

I called to see if he shipped it out and he said “ it got in allready”

 

[Jared macneill]

I’ll have more pictures after

 

[chazmo]

Yay!

Hey, Jared, congrats!

I realize the guitar is from 2017, but did you buy it new (as in NOS)? Note, the pickguard film is still on there! That's one beautiful, silky top!

 

[Jared macneill]

Yay!

Hey, Jared, congrats!

I realize the guitar is from 2017, but did you buy it new (as in NOS)? Note, the pickguard film is still on there! That's one beautiful, silky top!

I was in aware of that till I bought it but I’m ok with the price I paid for it .

I figured it wasn’t brand new since the model has been discontinued and it plays flawlessly.
It’s absolutely amazing and it’s so comfortable

 

[GuildedBilly]

I was in aware of that till I bought it but I’m ok with the price I paid for it .

I figured it wasn’t brand new since the model has been discontinued and it plays flawlessly.
It’s absolutely amazing and it’s so comfortable

Nice one! They're great, aren't they? I was just recording with mine this afternoon and kept getting distracted by its playability. It's always a good sign when you really don't want to put the guitar down!

 

[Jared macneill]

Nice one! They're great, aren't they? I was just recording with mine this afternoon and kept getting distracted by its playability. It's always a good sign when you really don't want to put the guitar down!

Thanks , and it’s so nice that the neck fits so nicely in my hand lol