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06-05-2019, 03:57 AM
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Guild D 20 vs Martin D 15
Hi guys, I’m in the market for an all mahogany dread. My two candidates are the Guild D 20 and Martin D 15. I’m a singer songwriter, I would use only for strumming/ singing. Thanks!
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#2
06-05-2019, 05:01 AM
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Nice decision to have to make. I haven't played either model, but from the demos I have heard I think I prefer the Guild. I also prefer the aesthetic of the Guild to the Martin. Play both
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06-05-2019, 10:28 AM
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The new US Guilds have a tight 12" fretboard radius
Martins have been 16 for as long as I can remember. I find the flatter Martin fretboard easier to play. Lots of folks like a tighter radius though, especially if they play a lot of barre chords.
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#5
06-05-2019, 10:41 AM
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What differentiates the two guitars most to me is the playability. You really should get your hands on each, especially if there's a shop where you can A/B them.
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06-05-2019, 10:55 PM
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I am a big fan of Guild and Martin. My favorite is the D15. I have two variations of the D15m and love them more than my more expensive guitars.
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#7
06-06-2019, 06:42 AM
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This may not be an apples to apples comparison
But i own an older guild '78 d-25 is which almost the same as the new d-20 ( basically renamed the D-25 which is no longer made ) Both of these are workhorses - what i consider to be a workingmans professional guitar I like the new guild company , way more respectable to Fender , fender was basically trashing the Guild company. Im my opinion Fender acoustics are the bottom of the barrel - cordobas are not. - ive seen the martin D-15 -but havent played one Its a lower price point model for Martin model - sorry- havent had the chance to play one -my local Martin dealer no longer exists Not saying you should buy the Guild - but what i am saying is that you should open up your horizons and include other makes and models in your search.
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#8
06-06-2019, 06:43 PM
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#9
06-07-2019, 09:55 PM
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Re: Fretboard Radius
While your mileage may differ the 12" radius was a revelation for me. Barre chords actually ring pure now after years of struggling on flat fretboards. 1.75 nut width on a 12" radius is definitely my spec sweetspot.
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#10
06-07-2019, 09:59 PM
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The Guild is going to have a brighter tone than the Martin, like a Taylor but without the zing to the trebles. The Martin will have a great "woody" tone to it. I have a Martin and two Guilds, love them all, so no bias here.
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#11
06-08-2019, 10:04 PM
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I have not played the Martin d-15. But I've got the Guild D-20 - fit and finish are perfect and it's got a darkly rich tone that befits a mahogany guitar. The disadvantage of the Guild is that I think it's string spacing is narrower than the Martin. However the Guild has all natural appointments like bone string holders and a rosewood bridge.
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