New member D55E

[secrest90]

Well I'm new here, but have been lurking for awhile. Finally purchased and am awaiting arrival of a new D55E. Just looking for any advice or tips with this guitar, though I expect it to be pretty much ready to go out of the box.

 

[dreadnut]

Welcome to LTG! You'll find this to be a really nice lot of folks that love Guilds.

Man, a new D55E - that's a grand entrance into the world of Guilds!

Photos! (When you get it)

 

[chazmo]

Welcome aboard, secrest90! Look forward to a "new guitar day" post from you when you get it. Be prepared to post lots of pictures so we can have a close look-see!

Congrats in advance!

 

[secrest90]

Thanks folks! Yes, this is my largest single purchase on an instrument. I've owned a lot of nice equipment over the years, and decided it was time to buy a nice acoustic to pass on to the kids one day. Went back and forth on a d55 or an f55 for some time, and hopefully I made the right choice. Unfortunately I had nowhere locally to be able to listen to and play either of these. I'll be sure to post some pictures when it arrives!

 

[dreadnut]

I bought my last brand new Guild in 1976, "Louise," I still have her, a D25M with spruce top. She literally has thousands of hours of play time.

 

[secrest90]

I bought my last brand new Guild in 1976, "Louise," I still have her, a D25M with spruce top. She literally has thousands of hours of play time.

That was the hopes with this one. I was able to play a few Martin's at a local shop, but only found one there that really had the depth and the lows that I was looking for. It also had a nearly $5000 price tag.

 

[GGJaguar]

Welcome to LTG! Starting right at the top with a D-55! Awesome! Looking forward to your NGD report when it arrives.

 

[secrest90]

It's been inspected and shipped by Sweetwater. They sent me some pictures of it. Should be here Tuesday!

 

[GGJaguar]

Should be here Tuesday!

The anticipation! The waiting! Only 60 hours to go!

 

[GAD]

Moving to Acoustics

 

[Cougar]

Went back and forth on a d55 or an f55 for some time, and hopefully I made the right choice.....

Welcome to LTG, secrest! You can start out with a dreadnought and make the jumbo your next guitar! And then what about a 12-string? I highly recommend 'em!

 

[secrest90]

I tried to upload the pictures they sent me but the files were too large. I'll post some when it gets here though!

 

[jeffcoop]

If you're located somewhere cold, don't forget to let the box acclimate inside for 24 hours before opening it; otherwise, you'll get checking on that nice new finish. Yes, the 24 hour wait is agonizing.

 

[secrest90]

If you're located somewhere cold, don't forget to let the box acclimate inside for 24 hours before opening it; otherwise, you'll get checking on that nice new finish. Yes, the 24 hour wait is agonizing.

I live in Northern California. It's been in the 40s to 50s lately. How cold are we talking here?

 

[secrest90]

Here's the screenshots for now.

 

[Westerly Wood]

Sweetwater does a good job shipping. It should be ready to go. Maybe tune it up some. Congratulations.

 

[secrest90]

Sweetwater does a good job shipping. It should be ready to go. Maybe tune it up some. Congratulations.

They've been super helpful the whole time! I thought it was really cool they send you pictures of your guitar before they ship it!

 

[Uke]

Well I'm new here, but have been lurking for awhile. Finally purchased and am awaiting arrival of a new D55E. Just looking for any advice or tips with this guitar, though I expect it to be pretty much ready to go out of the box.

Welcome! And good for you on the D55 purchase. I own a D55, and it's my favorite acoustic. Really great guitar.

 

[Uke]

It's been inspected and shipped by Sweetwater. They sent me some pictures of it. Should be here Tuesday!

I've bought several things from Sweetwater, including a small Fender amp, and they've always done me right. Oh, and I like the candy they send along with your purchase .

 

[secrest90]

I've bought several things from Sweetwater, including a small Fender amp, and they've always done me right. Oh, and I like the candy they send along with your purchase .

WE LOVE FREE CANDY!