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I have just bought my first Guild..a D30 DBL with maple sides and back. It was built in Westerly in 1998. It's in excellent condition for eleven years old with few scratches and dings. I had tried a few Martins and mid range Taylors but was not impressed considering the asking price which was double or more than the Guild. I paid €600 for it which is about $840. I have a few questions about it and hope those of you with superior Guild knowledge can help me please. While it's described as maple back and sides I was wondering if the back was laminated or a solid piece of maple. Some older specifications of this model describe the back as being laminated. I was hoping it was solid as I believe this is of bettter quality. Also the back is an arch -type with no internal bracing. Would this make the back prone to weakness. Otherwise I am very pleased with its playing and sound which is very bright. Maybe the bass could be a little deeper with more sustain. But I am looking forward to playing it and getting to know its character in the future. Thank you.
I have just bought my first Guild..a D30 DBL with maple sides and back. It was built in Westerly in 1998. It's in excellent condition for eleven years old with few scratches and dings. I had tried a few Martins and mid range Taylors but was not impressed considering the asking price which was double or more than the Guild. I paid €600 for it which is about $840. I have a few questions about it and hope those of you with superior Guild knowledge can help me please. While it's described as maple back and sides I was wondering if the back was laminated or a solid piece of maple. Some older specifications of this model describe the back as being laminated. I was hoping it was solid as I believe this is of bettter quality. Also the back is an arch -type with no internal bracing. Would this make the back prone to weakness. Otherwise I am very pleased with its playing and sound which is very bright. Maybe the bass could be a little deeper with more sustain. But I am looking forward to playing it and getting to know its character in the future. Thank you.