The popularity of the acoustic guitar has grown consistently since the folk boom began in the early 1960s. Fifty years ago a player would have found just a few makers of quality instruments, among them Martin, Guild and Gibson. There were almost no imported guitars of quality.
Today there are many guitar choices so it was with interest that this writer, himself a part-time professional guitarist, set up an interview with central Vermont's newest acoustic guitar company, Wicklund Guitars.
Peter Wicklund of Northfield has entered the fairly crowded field of small shop guitar builders with his own take on the venerable "dreadnought" guitars, a large-bodied instrument, and "OM" guitars, a smaller model favored by finger-style players. From a workshop on a hill that has a fantastic view of Scragg Mountain, and Norwich University far below in the valley, Wicklund is building instruments that any acoustic guitarist would be proud to own.
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songs accompanied by guitar, harmonica and mandolin. The event is entirely acoustic, taking advantage of the high ceilings of the Guild's studio space.
Western North Carolina Quilters Guild celebrates National Quilting Day from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday at the Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard.
Greg Elkins has been playing guitar in rock bands for decades now. But he's a relative newcomer to pedal-steel guitar, his instrument in Starmount, and more »
Old North Branch Inn — Scott Ainslie presents a Blues and Acoustic Guitar Workshop, 869 North Branch-Hortonville Road, North Branch, 3-5 pm March 20, $35.
Area Arts and Entertainment Happenings for March 18
Gordon Crowe, live acoustic music, 8:30 pm-12:30 am every Friday, El Campestre Mexican Grill, in Walmart complex on Nicholasville Road/Man O'War next to
Now Back in Print! The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the company and its guitars, including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, and all...
The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the company and its guitars, including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, and all the information...
Features hundreds of photos, with a beautiful 40-page color section. Despite this enduring popularity, little was known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions....
This ultimate reference guide includes guitar reference information and values on over 800 guitar manufacturers/distributors including Gibson, Martin, Ovation, Taylor, Alvarez, Epiphone, Takamine, Washburn, Gretsch, and Guild, as well as many...
The 13 titles include: Over the Rainbow * Come Out, Come Out * Ding-Dong! The arrangements are based directly on the actual movie score and feature all of the subtle and intricate details of the film's music. The Witch Is Dead * The Coroner's Song...
After Martin's death in 1873, the company continued to grow, and it thrives today, producing instruments that are still the most sought after in the world. With more than 175 illustrations, many of them in color, this book is a handsome and...
Philip Gura chronicles the career of C. F. Martin & Company and its move to Nazareth, Pennsylvania.pGura is the first historian to study thoroughly the Martin company records dating back to the 1830s: letters, account books, inventories, and other...
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Bought in 1993, I am the original owner. I have the original receipt for $1299.
Model #: D52-NTHG
Serial #: EK100428
I'd like to sell my guitar, but I want to get the best possible price for it. I'd like to know approximately what it is worth, so I don't get taken advantage of when I start to haggle with the buyer.
Found similar guitar on ebay, going for around 800... hope that helps alittle.
is it feasible to think a guild can compare with the others?
As of about 2003 Guild was purchased by the Fender corporation. So now Guild is made by Fender. I own a very nice Guild guitar. All wooden guitars are different even within the same product line because of different wood in the guitars. You have to actually play the guitars to see what you think and you should have somebody else play it while you listen to it as well because you won't hear what the listener will hear while you play it. Not all Taylor or Martin guitars are created equal - I've seen some Martin guitars that weren't that good and some of the Taylor guitars weren't that good. You have to try them out to know for sure - its the only way. I don't own any Gibson acoustic guitars but a lot of them are very nice. I own several Gibson electric guitars - the Les Paul Custom is my favorite electric guitar.
We review the Guild F-40 as part of a mid-size guitar review in which we tested six medium-size guitars ranging from $250 to $5000. For the full ...
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