Just got a D30 here are a few pics

[abwomack]

Hello everyone, I am new to guitars and this forum. I recently purchased this D30 and am starting lessons next week.

I don't know much about guitars but I thought I would post a few pics. Feel free to comment

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[dapmdave]

Good luck with your lessons, you are starting right by using a good instrument to learn on.

Looks like you need some strings, though!

I also have a D30.

 

[killdeer43]

Welcome, ab.
Looks like you're off to a good start with a great guitar.
I'd go ahead and spring for a new set of strings, or at least a D string. :wink:

Aw, what the heck, get a full set and have fun! Stay in touch and stay in tune,
Joe

 

[Treem]

Welcome to LTG and CONGRATULATIONS on your first GUILD!!!! 8) :lol: 8)

That is one beautiful D30!!!!! My first Guild is a D30 AntiqueBurst!!!!

Good catch my friend!!!!! 8)

 

[bluesypicky]

Welcome abwomack!!! What a great tool to learn!! Will only add to the motivation, I'm sure you'll make her sing in no time....

Enjoy the guitar, the lessons and the forum!!!

 

[bluesypicky]

My first Guild is a D30 AntiqueBurst!!!!

Ohhhh here you go....... I guess it won't take much of a psyochanalysis to find out where this "burst" fixation is coming from hmmm???
:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[abwomack]

Thanks for the complinents

Here she is with some new strings. I put medium 80/20 on it.

 

[GardMan]

That's a great start! Welcome, and enjoy! Dave

 

[Treem]

Thanks for the complinents

Here she is with some new strings. I put medium 80/20 on it.

Hey! That's what I have on my D30 too!! 8) Something about the Martin Marquis 80/20 Meds, the tone wise for me! 8) Good choice my friend! 8)

 

[Treem]

My first Guild is a D30 AntiqueBurst!!!!

Ohhhh here you go....... I guess it won't take much of a psyochanalysis to find out where this "burst" fixation is coming from hmmm???
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Did somebody say, Burst?! 8) :lol: 8)

 

[kitniyatran]

Congrats on a great starter!

 

[Dr. Spivey]

Welcome to LTG, AB. I wish my first guitar had been a Guild.

 

[killdeer43]

Welcome to LTG, AB. I wish my first guitar had been a Guild.

I just want to make sure that my next guitar is a Guild, too!
It's that GAS thing, you know? :wink:

Joe

 

[Guildmark]

Welcome aboard, abwomack!

Nice Guild with nice new strings, and nice pics!

Next step - Record and post your lessons on Soundclick.com so we can follow your progress!


Just kidding! You'd get a lot of pointers, though!

Post well. Post often.

 

[Taylor Martin Guild]

Welcome and nice guitar.
You may want to try light gauge strings on your next change.
They will be easier to push down and play.
But mediums sound great and they are my choice so it's up to you which strings you use.

It may also be worth having the action looked at by a good guitar tech.
A good set up will make a guitar much easier to play.

Have fun with that beautiful guitar and be sure to keep it humidified properly,
TMG.

 

[West R Lee]

Welcome ab,

I've got a D30 and it's one of my favorites. Funny thing is that it's one of the least expensive guitars I've got, but I put the most expensive strings on her. Just a suggestion, but after you've tried a few on yours (or from the beginning) try a set of Thomastik Plectrums on it. And that's coming from a die hard John Pearse guy. I love the Pearse 80/20's on my rosewoods for about $5/set, but the Thomastiks just light up the maple D30......and they are very easy to play. You can order either from Just Stings. I've tried the Thomastiks on my rosewoods and don't care for the sound. I've even tried them on another maple, my JF65.....no dice. They just do something to the D30 that none other can do for me,

http://www.juststrings.com/

http://www.juststrings.com/thomastikinf ... uitar.html

This is what I like on my rosewood guitars:

http://www.juststrings.com/johnpearseac ... r8020.html

I hope you enjoy her for a lifetime,
West

 

[abwomack]

OK, someone posted about the humidity. Does that mean that I can't just keep the guitar on a stand in the corner??

 

[killdeer43]

OK, someone posted about the humidity. Does that mean that I can't just keep the guitar on a stand in the corner??

Click on the SEARCH function up above and type in "humidity" and search in "acoustic/acoustic electric" and you'll get at least 357 threads.

I have all of mine out and either hanging or on stands in my office and they're just fine. I want 'em where I can play 'em. :wink:

Joe

 

[JerryR]

Hi abwomack and welcome - wish I'd had a guitar that good to learn on