Duh. Good idea, usually his website is my first stop, didn't even think to check there for reviews of these models...Better not let GAD see this thread, Les!
The various Guild superstrat models are some of the best hidden secrets for US built guitars. I can't speak about the Kahler since I'm not a trem guy, but the build quality is up to Guild's typical standard (very good). They indeed tend to be undervalued bargains.
An '80s Guild with a Korean body? Are you sure about that @tonepoet ? I realize the S-2x0 models have a murky history and confusing serial numbers, but I don't think I recall hearing that...For what it's worth, I'm not sure what it means to "shred" and I was never a Metal-head, having grown up with 1960s Rock and the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Leslie West, Ritchie Blackmore, etc.
But, as noted by others above, the "S" models I own, such as S-300AD, S-25, S-280, S-284 and the Strat-style Guild Detonator are all quality made guitars.
The only "S" model I didn't think was up to Guild standards is a S-271. It was a "bolt-on" neck model where they apparently put a USA neck onto Korean made bodies and electronics . The no-name pickups were disappointing, I thought. Nothing special. OK for clean rhythm guitar stuff but nothing special for lead and distortion.
Yes! Not sure if Korean but Asian:
As response Hans had confirmed that the Sprints were done with the imported bodies. (he did not say which model numbers or if all Sprint models). So we still need to wait for Hans Volume II !!!workedinwesterly said:
RIP, Charlie; we miss ya'
That red one is a unique one in two ways: 1) The transparent red finish would have been a special ask, as I don't recall it being a color option and B) the maple fingerboard would have been an option upcharge.
I have two Liberators and they are fabulous guitars, though as you said the necks are too small and the three switch thing is just dumb to me.
