There's nothing quite like a jumbo Guild 12-string. I've owned three of them and they were all tone monsters, but with a clarity and chime. Always reminded me of cathederal bells. Glorious instruments.
I have a D-1212 (all mahogany dread, tone monster) that ranks as one of my most favorite guitars ever. Guild makes a killer guitar and an especially killer 12-string.
@@jaydavis7258 I have been playing with this guitar for 2014 and try to play.... Know who you are, Roger Hodgson' song and you will understand, sound beauty, chords whisper and the pleasure to play 12 strings guitar....
Are they still using the double truss rod like the American made guilds? That what made them so desirable, they were built to stand the string tension over years.
Hello Ian, I always have been a great fan of Guild acoustic guitars, however never had one, until one day my cousin let me try his 3 models...blown away by its sound, it changed my perspective forever! Now, I am just starting to learn first and after that, I am going to buy a Guild Jumbo 12 string. I have been looking online(however didn't find anything solid), I am trying to learn and understand Jumbo models, and specs of each model because I don't know the differences between models. Basically, my personal taste would be a Guild 12 jumbo full body (non cutaway) all solid, chesterfield logo headstock, solid top(any wood which matches cedar in color?) solid rosewood back and sides, satin-finish neck, discrete inlay(not dots), mother of pearl rosette, but not new. Picky huh? I would like to know which models were available, which types of wood were used back there, inlays available, specs wise and etc. Can you suggest any link, or provide reading material to learn all the differences between the models? Or even if you can tell me the whole story. Thank you so much! Best regards, Ben.
It sounds good but I wish someone made a video comparing its sound with that of the equivalent US-made model. Just to see, if paying over 3 times more for it, is worth it or not.
@@engelbertus1406 Νο, they are made in China. The Chinese Guilds used to be branded and marketed as GAD a few years ago. Guild Approved Design, that is.
@@engelbertus1406 Yep, exactly. They are also recognisable by the sceptre and crown under GUILD on the headstock, which was put on the American made Guilds until the 80s I think and from then on, was replaced by the letter G.
Ian a nice sound and nice guitar, I bought one 6yrs ago, and regrettably I sold it.. I’ve just ordered one today realizing what a fool I’ve been ? Can’t wait for number 2 to arrive.. Ian please tell me what microphone are you using ? Great video Thanks
The Chinese Guilds I have seen have all been excellent. Well crafted and durable, and most sound great. I'd say both the Chinese and American Guilds are very well made instruments, with a slight edge to the USA line in terms of sound.
There's nothing quite like a jumbo Guild 12-string. I've owned three of them and they were all tone monsters, but with a clarity and chime. Always reminded me of cathederal bells. Glorious instruments.
I have a D-1212 (all mahogany dread, tone monster) that ranks as one of my most favorite guitars ever. Guild makes a killer guitar and an especially killer 12-string.
I bought this guitar in 2014, F1512 E, one word..... Awesome.
It sure is...
I just picked one up and I know it sounds at least as good if not better than my ‘74 Guild F212XL. And that is saying something.
@@jaydavis7258 I have been playing with this guitar for 2014 and try to play.... Know who you are, Roger Hodgson' song and you will understand, sound beauty, chords whisper and the pleasure to play 12 strings guitar....
@@j2ailes972 i love the guild 12 strings because of Roger😍😍 his songs are beautiful. The sound of the Guild is perfect😍😍😍
My favorite Guild guitar ❤ I’m going to own one of these someday.
Love it man, thanks for playing.
Good & complete demo, thanks !
My Westerly D1212 all hog 12 is named the Dark Lord. However I'm liking the jumbo & RW combination here.
Are they still using the double truss rod like the American made guilds? That what made them so desirable, they were built to stand the string tension over years.
Beautiful and Gorgeous!! Thank you for the video!
Hello Ian,
I always have been a great fan of Guild acoustic guitars, however never had one, until one day my cousin let me try his 3 models...blown away by its sound, it changed my perspective forever!
Now, I am just starting to learn first and after that, I am going to buy a Guild Jumbo 12 string.
I have been looking online(however didn't find anything solid), I am trying to learn and understand Jumbo models, and specs of each model because I don't know the differences between models.
Basically, my personal taste would be a Guild 12 jumbo full body (non cutaway) all solid, chesterfield logo headstock, solid top(any wood which matches cedar in color?) solid rosewood back and sides, satin-finish neck, discrete inlay(not dots), mother of pearl rosette, but not new.
Picky huh?
I would like to know which models were available, which types of wood were used back there, inlays available, specs wise and etc.
Can you suggest any link, or provide reading material to learn all the differences between the models? Or even if you can tell me the whole story.
Thank you so much!
Best regards,
Ben.
Hi Ben, I'm no Guild expert, but I would just check the website and see what they are currently offering. They are excellent guitars.
Amazing...
just ordered one, can't wait for it to get here.
John Didsbury
Hi ! Have you got it ? Are you happy with it ?
It sounds good but I wish someone made a video comparing its sound with that of the equivalent US-made model. Just to see, if paying over 3 times more for it, is worth it or not.
@@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978 sorry but...which one is wider? Thanks
these models are not US built?
awh I see all of the Westerly collection guitar are from China
@@engelbertus1406 Νο, they are made in China. The Chinese Guilds used to be branded and marketed as GAD a few years ago. Guild Approved Design, that is.
@@engelbertus1406 Yep, exactly. They are also recognisable by the sceptre and crown under GUILD on the headstock, which was put on the American made Guilds until the 80s I think and from then on, was replaced by the letter G.
Great Sound
Tonal bliss
Ian a nice sound and nice guitar, I bought one 6yrs ago, and regrettably I sold it.. I’ve just ordered one today realizing what
a fool I’ve been ?
Can’t wait for number 2 to arrive.. Ian please tell me what microphone are you using ?
Great video Thanks
What gauge/types of strings are you using? Nice video
Wish you were here guitar
What is the first song being played?
Is this all solid?
Yes it is
this model is made in china，how do you think compare to the usa made ones？please！thank you
The Chinese Guilds I have seen have all been excellent. Well crafted and durable, and most sound great. I'd say both the Chinese and American Guilds are very well made instruments, with a slight edge to the USA line in terms of sound.
Shame for such an expensive guitar it isnt electro-acoustic with no internal pickup of its own!
Some people might not want a pickup.
The F1512E does have an LR Baggs...that's what the E stands for.
@@mseabs741 Fishman Sonitone