Guild D20 ★ Guitar Review
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Guild D20 ★ Guitar Review
My D-20 is 2 years old now, and has opened up nicely already. It is currently my favorite guitar.
And after 3 years sounds even better!
@@bobaldo2339 How would you say this compares to a J-45? That is currently my #1 but looking for a partner in crime that doesn't sound exactly the same. No worries if you don't have experience with a j45! Cheers
@@DaleNorris Not sure. I don't have a J-45. A D-20 is all mahogany, and costs about half as much as a J-45.
@@DaleNorris This is gonna be a long response as I have quite a few thoughts and opinions, but hopefully this helps a bit.
If you have specific questions shoot em my way and I’ll try and help.
I went in to possibly purchase a D15M and actually ended up trying the J45 side by side with the D20.
First off, there is a $1000 price difference, but either way I prefer and would have walked out with the D20 and fortunately I did.
Of course the D20 is all mahogany vs the Sitka spruce top of the J45. It’s definitely not an apples to apples comparison
Also, important to note that the j45 standard comes with electronics and the d20 does not. BTW, I think the J45 sounded lovely plugged in.
Unplugged, I found the D20 to have a richer, deeper & woodier tone (inherent with a higher end all solid mahogany guitar) without being too boomy. I found the d20 to be extremely well balanced as was the j45.
Again I prefer the woodier, deeper sound of a mahogany top to a spruce top so feel free to keep that in mind when reading this comparison.
Also, at this level I feel like every company has a unique sound that seems to define their guitars. So, in terms of comparing them, it really comes down to preference, application and how specific or general you wanna be.
While we’re on the subject of spruce tops, with mahogany back and sides, I used to own a D18GE (Adirondack spruce top) and prefer the D20 to that as well, but again I seem to be an all mahogany guy.
Not sure if i answered any of the questions that you have in your mind, but here’s a bit more that might be helpful:
1) is there a difference between the j45 & d20? most definitely.
2) do I think the d20 is a Better value for the money? Most definitely
3) do I think it makes sense to own a d20 & a j45? Sure if you like Dreadnoughts, want varying top woods, and want the variety of the different brands and the tones that are inherent with those brands, woods and their build process.
4) Would I get both for my studio? nope, not at this point. I currently prefer the sound of the all mahogany d20 Guild Dreadnought over others and it gives me a ton of beautiful tones to work with in the studio.
When the time comes to add another solid acoustic, I will likely add a smaller body with different woods or at the very least a different top wood to give myself more sonic colors and tones to work with.
But at this point compared to the J-45 & D-18 GE (both different spruce tops), I thought the D20 (mahogany top) was an all around better value and I prefer the tone, especially for my applications.
Hopefully this helped answer some of the questions you might of had between the two guitars.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to get back. ✌️
@@konstantinalexander3804 People are trained to prefer certain tones. A lot has to do with artists they like. Unfortunately, this can also become a rut.
Guilds are traditionally associated with folk music. But I also think a lot of country artists feel like they can't get on stage without a Gibson. Bluegrass? Gotta have a Martin. So the thinking goes.
I have had Martins. They are great. I had one underwhelming Gibson sad to say. This D20 reaches beyond my Guild expectations. It has a deeper bass than on any other Guild I have played. Yet is still retains that folky midrange emphasis Guild has always had. That works really well with all mahogany (or on the spruce/mahogany D40 as well). This guitar is lighter than any Guild I have played. The finish is exceptionally light as well. Resonation blues!
So unless someone feels like you have to be stuck in a sonic rut and impress your friends with a headstock logo, give this guitar a serious listen. The J-45 is great. But short scaled and sweet. Different tone altogether. It will fit in a place the J-45 can't go (and vice versa as well). Like a Martin D15 it will only get better in time. But I am in love with the woodiness of my D-20 and will never give it up.
I am an electric player for more than 25 years and I'm now delighted by the acoustic richness. Recently I got a nice Tanglewood and had started to dive into the magic that Lennon, Hedges, Drake, Harrison, Page and many more had made for us. Thanks for the great channel!
Definitely my favorite guitar. The D-20 has the perfect tone for me. I used to play Taylor but I never realized how shrill the treble was until I picked up my D-20. Now I have 3... \m/
3 d20s? That's wild dude. Do they differ in tone or are they pretty consistent
The tone on this is so lush☺️
I would love to see a comparison of the D40 and D140 to see the differences between US and Chinese made Guilds.
I love my D20 not only for the warm rich deep tone but the playability. I am in my 60's and my hands,wrist and large fingers aren't as nimble as they used to be.I have had some awesome sounding Martins,love 'em but the neck profiles are not suitable for old stiff aching hands and fingers.I currently have a 1980 Martin D41,a 1973 Gibson Southern Jumbo, a 1964 Epiphone Ft 45 Cortez and the Guild D20 antique burst. It's like comparing apples to oranges I know but the D20 has the best playability and is what I grab when I am alone just to play. Each of my guitars have their own individual sound but my hands prefer the the d20 relaxed feeling in my hands.
great guitar! I'd love to hear a comparison between this and a Martin D15M
Their is none. Martin 15m all the way.
The d20 is dryer, but it's deeper. D15m is jangly in comparison
@@gregoryb2999 it's my opinion that Guilds compare favorably to Martins
@@gregoryb2999 I disagree, but that's preference. Guild is more lively, louder and balanced. You Martin fanboys just love to toss stones, but reality is the Guild is a better guitar in every way.
@@kommi1974 It's a preference I suppose. But honestly I've heard some great sounding Guilds that I'd own even some lesser expensive guitars. I just prefer Martin.
I hope this will be my next guitar...I mean it is gorgeous 💕
That guitar sounds really good and you're an excellent guitarist.
Can You Pleeeeease compare Guild D-20 vs Martin D-15m????????
I've got one waiting back home for me. Haven't played it yet but can't wait. Mine is the natural not the burst, which is great cuz it'll match my natural m20. That burst does look good though, it's growing in me.
My new D20 came with EXP16 coated strings (light gauge). Surprisingly, they seem to provide more bass than a set of (heavier) MartinSP "medium/light" strings - which I tried on it. This guitar is also surprisingly loud. It is louder than my Martin DRS2, for instance.
The neck (C shape) feels pretty comfortable to me (I have large hands but fairly short fingers). It is certainly more comfortable for me over-all than a Martin "modified low oval" neck profile.
Oddly, the light finish on the guitar is continuing to out-gas quite noticeably, by the way. The guitar comes with the typical smallish frets that you would find on most acoustic guitars these days (not my favorite sort of frets; but "whatcha gonna do?").
Thanks for your synopsis on the model Bob!!! It's always great to hear other players experiences with the instrument :-) I too noticed it's stronger volume as compared to the DRS2... the DRS2 seems much more mellow than the Guild D20
You are right about the DRS2 being more mellow than the Guild. The Guild , however is much more "open" than the DRS2 - which is a bit anemic volume-wise for a Martin dreadnaught. On another issue, I believe the Guild's outgassing odor comes from the hard shell case, probably a glue used in constructing it (just a guess). Anyway, the case fairly reeks with a very pungent annoying odor. I have never experienced this problem with any other case (and I have many guitars in hard shell cases).
This is one problem Guild should really eliminate in the future.
One more post (then I promise I'll stop.)
I finally tried the strings I should have tried in the first place on this guitar: regular un-coated medium gauge phosphor bronze (Martin SP).
That is exactly the right strings for this guitar. It now sounds like a million bucks! Wow!
Love it. This sounds great.
it's the holiday season. I have extra money, saved from through out the year. and Tony loads another excellent review..... and I will take a hit to my bank account now. HAHAHA. keep up the reviews Tony. I value your opinion more then any other youtube reviewer. and always look forward to them.
Great Guild guitar and playing! Thx!
You should do a review on an art and luthier guitar there pretty cool.
Tony, you should try Furch/Stonebridge guitars. They are from my country (Czech republic) and i think they are pretty amazing. I would love to see them here.
Have a great day,
Ondrej
I bought a Guild F150R you said is a "KILLER.killer guitar"
Possibly my futur guitar... These songs are so cool, to bad the tabs aren't available anymore....
Love your reviews! May I suggest that you start your review by playing a little before getting into the details and then end it with another play... It's called the instrument sandwich review. Again, love your reviews.
Hi , Tony I used to have a used beat up D25CH 1973 .. Think Ryan Adams and Tom Petty. Man I'd love to check that D20 out.
Have you ever reviewed a Guild OM 240CE? Would love to hear what it sounds like
Still waiting on Guild d 20 e...
Placed order Sweetwater on 3-13-21
I’m alittle surprised the bridge pins are plastic. Definitely going to swap them out.
Guild is gilling it.
It sounds fantastic!
My first here in CA 1989 thing body rosewood sitka
I'm deciding between this one a Martin D15M
Sounds awesome..
Tony!
Please review the 2017 Guild D-40 (Traditional, Regular, and E models), the M-40, and the D-55.
Also, please review the new Taylor 320e (and ce version) with the new Blackwood Sides!
I really would like to know how it fares against the Sapele Sides 320e
Thinking of buying one of those mentions, but need more sound information about them. Thanks!
OK I get it. This guy is made of all mohogany. I own a Martin Road Series DRS1. (Compared vs the Guild 125 in another Acoustic Life video). Honestly I can see
no difference between Mohog and Sapelle tone woods. Even the prices are similar. Took my DRS1 to my bluegrass clubs monthly jam session. DRS1 held it's
own (IMHO) against solid rosewoods and mohogany. Even better than a Collings D1 ($4,000 higher BTW) But I admit Collings guy doesn't bear down.
I have the m20. I think these are khaya not sapelel
I already know I'm gonna throw some PB mediums on this bad boy though.
@@itsjustmeMike527 you know I'm not sure exactly what strings are on it but it sounds fantastic. I just played it for the first time last night and good Lord this is a sweet guitar. I can't beleive this thing. It sounds like a 3000$ guitar. It actually outplays my 2700$ Martin d18ge. I'm fixing on dumping the GE now.
you should try get your hands on a loucine!! id love to hear what you think of them!!
How does this compare to Martin's D 15 M ? Both are the same price right now on sweetwater
Quite similar guitars... I feel the Guild has a bit more clarity and presence of mid-range, while the Martin has a nice deep bass tone. Both are characteristic of larger bodied mahogany guitars, but the difference I mentioned is the one that I feel separates them the most.
The Guild has a 12" fretboard radius, while the Martin has a 16" fretboard radius. I find the 12" radius much more comfortable to play than the flatter 16". But, different strokes for different folks.
I have a 1973 Guild D25 ... I wonder how different they sound.
graphicism I had the Cherry version 1973 D25CH the back of the guitar bowls out or arches out .
Oh very nice! 1973 was the transition period for the arched back. If I am not mistaken the stained D25s started in 1974 and were spruce tops? Prior to that they were all solid mahogany. I have a flat back solid hog.
I have a D25 1973 I got in 1973 my model no. is 93005 ( numbers 75603 to 95496 all made in 1973) I still play mine had new fretboard and machine heads around 30 years ago it is the guitar i'm holding in the pic
Can you please do a review of a simon and patrick woodland pro mahogany amazing guitars people should know about
The pickguard looks out of place the way it eclipses the sunburst top. I would have it removed.
Can you please review the Guild OM240-E?
great guitar
Honestly prefer this over Martin dc15
Tony, could you review the Martin 00-15e Retro?
I'm on the fence the d20 or d15Martin non of stores have in stock. So jus getting a feeling from CZcams videos
i have never played a guild d20 but martin d15m is one of my favorite acoustic models of all time. It is a great guitar. It sounds great, plays like butter and is beautiful. It has unique inlays on it as well.
@MeS&W 🤟🎶🎶🎶 D18 was the winner for me. Now I just have to get to Nashville
Some Cotten-picking, sounds great!
What strings would you recommend for a Guild D20 Acoustic Guitar?
I went with Daddario Nickel Bronze lights. Brings out the woody mahogany tone.
Why not mention the plastic pins 🤠🌶️
wich mic are you using?
Why is the truss rod cover on backwards :|?
Improves tone
Tony, more Gibson guitars please.
Holy fuck. Pause the video while he's playin, this dudes tattoo lines up perfectly with the guitar... is that why he got that tattoo? Cuz if so this dude fucks
👍.
this guild or a martin d15m? what say you
for a singer song writer that likes volume
The D15m definitely has a more robust bass response, with the D20 from Guild having the edge in the clarity department. i would say for sheer volume though the Martin gets my vote
D 15
D20...no hesitation. I have no problem with bass response using Daddario nickel bronze lights.