Guild D-4

I love the laminated top on the guitar, it gives the solid top a greater ability to vibrate a generate a fuller louder sound. It was made in America and the construciton is very solid. I actualy like that the guitar isn't impelished with tons of perloid and such trim. However, I might have like to have a more decorative sound hole. However, a decorated soundhole has nothing to do with the sound does it? I like the arched back, but this is a thick guitar so if you don't like a nice big full dreadnaught, then this one may not be the one for you. The features may not be amazing, but they are perfect for what I like. It may look plain, but this thing gets the job done!

This is my dream guitar! I have literally never heard a guitar that sounded better than this one. I have played multiple Taylor or Gibson or Martin acoustics and believe me this one blows them all away. The sound is very full and is perfect for my style of playing Dave Matthew, Third Day type music all the way to blending it with electric guitars for a sound like that of Tantric. I get amazing response from this guitar and for this price I am amazed at the fact that I haven't found anything priced above that sounds better. I know I may sound like I am embellishing on this type guitar, but my D4 gives me the best acoustic sound I could imagine!!

When this guitar arrived the set up was already great. The finish was only a hand rubbed satin finish, but it looked beautiful! I love the way that this guitar both looks and feels. I have a lot of other experience friends who play music and when they have a chance they are playing this thing. The neck is extremely playable for an acoustic and the setup is very natural. I have never had any problems with breaking strings on this guitar because of a bad bridge or poor neck peice, everything on this guitar seem to be built for pure prefection and you can tell. The guitar didn't come with a pickup, but I had one installed, and it works and sounds great.

This is the only acoustic guitar I own and I am not worried a bit. I am in a travelling Christian band, and this thing sees the stage, and has never given me problems! It has gotten dropped, dinked, and knocked, but the thing is still as solid as the day I bought it.

Haven't had to deal with them once and don't expect to!

Great guitar. ALll I could ask for in an acoustic!

Spruce top 2001 model. Came with Guild Hardshell case. A plain Jane Guitar with beautiful tone. Kind of like the mousy librarian type with glasses who when you get her naked with her hair down and glasses off.. wow.. well you get the picture

Rich sound. I play Jazz, acoustic blues, classical and some bluegrass on it.

Action is a bit high. (I,m spoiled by my les paul custom fretless wonder). Fit and finish is of high quality.

I had a guild m-20 back in the 60's that was indestructable. I'd bet this guitar will be similar.

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Been Playing about 34 years. I have a 71 Les Paul Custom, a 89 American Standard Strat and an 82 handmade classical by Michael Thames. This guitar has been discontinued so grab it if you can. It sounds great and the price is reasonable. Guild guitars are not as collectable as Gibsons and Martins but soon will be.

made in 2001, made in USA, 20 low frets, solid top, look at other reviews for the rest of the details. Very classy guitar. (six because there are no features really on it)

The sound is really good. Can be mellow and if you jump on it a little you get some nice bright tones. The bass is nice, not the most treble but it is still very good sounding. I like to play Dave Mathews type music and of course my own stuff, and it suits it all very well. Sounds a lot like a Martin.

The action is a tad high for my taste but still low enough so I think I'll leave it alone. I didn't inspect the guitar but from what I have seen so far it is pretty damn good.

Okay, for some reasons, this guitar seems kind of flimsy. I think it is because it is really light, and the finnish on it is a hand rubbed natural finnish and really soft. It seems to be made well so I think w/ some care it will be just fine.

I got it today for Christmas and have had it for a whole four hours so I don't know about customer support. Hopefully I won't have to find out...

I've been playing intensly for about seven years. I have another acoustic guitar but it is really cheap crap. I have three electric guitars, half stack, etc... If it were stolen or lost, well, it won't get stolen or lost so I don't have to worry about what I would do. I wish it had a pickup on it, single cut away, and that's about it. GOOD ACOUSTIC GUITAR!

Mine was made in 96 or thereabouts. Simple on features. Just what you need and nothing more. Would be great if it had a cutaway and electronics. But then it wouldn't cost under 600 bucks, would it?

Amazing for fingerpicking and picking with a light guage pick. It doesn't have a lot of high end and can be a bit boomy at times. I find that playing with more finesse and using a lighter guage pick worked wonders for the tone. Very full sound that I can't find from any other manufacturer or model for under $1000. Absolutely amazing. Sit down with one. This guitar resonates beautifully and it's resonating even better with age. Tuners are awesome. The sound is inspiring. If I get this guitar in the zone as far as tuning goes, I'll spend 5 hours playing and it will feel like 1 hour.

I don't remember how well it was set up when I got it. must've been good because I've never had it set up since buying it and it's been 4 years and the thing is still great. No finish flaws or sloppiness. Very simple finish, but flawless. Action is probably just a little high, but that just makes the guitar sound better and builds those finger muscles!

I've dropped it a few times. a couple of very minor dings but no real problems. I think this thing will last for a very long time. But it is an acoustic, so be careful!

never dealt with them./

I've been playing for about 12 years. I've owned about 7 different electrics in that time, including Gibson, Parker, and Fenders. This is the first and only acoustic guitar I've owned and it is by far my most satisfying purchase. I am in love with this guitar and one day plan on buying a high end guild with the fancy inlays and the onboard electronics. But I WILL NEVER PART WITH THIS GUITAR. NEVER. I absolutely love it.

This is just a sad follow up, to all the fine praise for the Guild D-4. Guild it seems no longer offers this guitar for sale, along with the D-25 too. The D-4 will be sadly missed by us that own, and know this guitar, for it's price and quality. I am scrambling now to buy another D-4. I wonder if Fender had somthing to do with this also, since they are the owners of Guild.

I bought this D-4 NT the first year Guild came out with it- which I believe was 1988?- and wanted to add the perspective of a guitar that has seen A LOT of playing time. The other reviews will give you most the spec's. This is a stripped down Guild- low cost, low features, low aesthetics- but quality was not sacrificed where it counts. Plays and sounds just like the spendy ones. The grover tuners have been wonderful, it still stays in tune for days at a time. The NT is a satin finish, which may be my only regret- hard to keep up, it has dulled over the years. Not noticeable on the dark mahogany, but is on the spruce.

This guitar has a very warm, resonate, beautiful sound with a lot of sustain, but because it is not very bright, the sound does not carry. Alright by me, I'm not a fan of twangy guitars anyways. Keeping fresh strings on it helps the volume immensley.

The factory set up was very good. The action was great, though about 3 years ago I needed to bring it down just a bit- not atypical. That's the only service I've needed to perform on this one in 12 years. The frets have held up really well after (as I said) LOTS of hours of heavy use. They have another 10 years in them, I'm sure. The one I chose (after playing about 6 of them) has a slightly improperly bookmatched top, but I loved the sound more than the looks on this one, so I went with it. But I COULD have chosen a perfect one, so I certainly won't take off for it.

Here's where I've been most impressed- this is the acoustic I grew up with- and I've treated it pretty badly. Lots of summer camp song-leading and camping trips have put it through many a bump and bruise, not to mention any regard for humidity and drastic temperature changes. This was long before I cared about any of that stuff. Aside from the scratches, dents, and a few hairline cracks in the finish, it has held up amazingly well. Especially with the set up. Some of my other acoustics treated more lovingly have not. sounds wonderful, plays great. It's probably lost some resonance, but I have never compared it to a new one.

Never had to deal with them, which is a GOOD thing.

I've been playing for 16 years, I have a Takamine, a Tanara, and had an Ecko, an 2 electrics (not applicable) and I spend much more time playing this than anything else. I love the durability, regret the satin finish decision, and I love Guild. Every time I'm in a music store I like to check them out, and they always get me. I'd have no reservations about going Guild again. For the money, and the sound, it's a good one.

MADE 1999,U.S.A. Grade "A"Solid Spruce Top. Solid mahogany sides, laminated arched mahogany back,one piece mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard. Satin finish, Dreadnought body, rosewood bridge. Grover tuners, thin neck.No accessories.

Great cord struming guitar, and finger picking. Has a loud low end sound, rich and full but not bright. I use medium gauge Martin SP Accoustic strings.

The factory action was a bit high, and I had the neck adgusted to lower the strings. The top was bookmatched, bridge routed properly and no factory flaws. Finish and wood were great. All hardware fine. Nut and saddle fine.

This is a heavy well made guitar,and stays in tune with hard playing. The hardware looks and feels very durable. The satin finish would be hard to predict for durability, I'm sure Guild has planned finish durbility in mind. I purchased this guitar new and have owned it for over a month now, with steady playing almost every day. I would and have used it without a backup on gigs so far. I also own a Martin Dreadnought, but find i am playing the D-4 more. The Martin I have has a richer sound, but the D-4 with it's short deep tone is very appealing, hard for me to leave it alone. (I will install a strap button soon for convenience.) I'm just impressed with the quality of this guitar. And i'm really trying to be critical, honest.

I talked with Guild on E-Mail with questions, and they were very helpful, even giving me names and addresses of Factory Warranty reps in my area for future reference. The D-4 is under lifetime warranty to original owners.

Iv'e been playing over 50 years. I have a Martin D-28, Gibson J-45,and Epiphone rosewood dreadnought. All my questions were asked by Mars sales people when I bought the guitar, they were also playing pros in the Kansas City area. I would most certainly replase this guitar if stolen or lost. I just love the short deep sound of the D-4, and I can't say I hate anything about it except for the weight and heft of the guitar, but thats no real problem. I compared this guitar with the Martin DX-1, DM, Alvarez PD-100, and Ibanez Artwoods. The only thing I would share with anyone is that this D-4 is a sleeper, more players should know about it.I'm a retired aircraft mechanic for a major airline, and I do have an eye for quality.

Plain Jane guitar. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany sides and back. Grover tuners.

Nice, bright sound - came from the factory with light strings. I am primarily a strummer, and it sounds great. A little heavy on the bass, but it is a Guild. So far, no complaints about the sound.

No adjustments needed from the box. Action was right where I like it. No flaws noticeable. Nice, mellow smell to it. Very well made for the price.

I've owned it for about three months, and play it quite frequently. Everything looks as if I'll have this guitar a while. I've always wanted to buy a Guild - started with the low end of the spectrum. Don't regret the purchase at all. It does sound loud when miked (played in a church setting).

Lifetime warranty - what else can I say.

Been playing for about 20 years. I am a musical director for a Catholic church, and like to use different styles of playing. This guitar has not failed me. I own a Yamaha for everyday use, but wanted something hand-made. I also own a Takamine 12-string, Gibson Gospel, and an Ovation 6-string. I was kind of disappointed it didn't come with a case or gig bag. I didn't know if I would like the satin finish, but I have grown to like it. It does hide dings pretty well. I compared this to a Martin D-15, and a Gibson Working Man - for the price and quality I went with the Guild, and I'm glad I did. I was looking for something that was hand-made, good quality but a low price, as I play my guitar 4-5 times a week with practices and liturgies. I highly recommend it.

1999 Guild D4. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany sides, arched mahogany back. One piece mahogany neck/Guild logo tuning machines. There is very little decoration on this guitar (minimal rosette and binding), and it is all natural (no stain), satin finish. Even with the plain looks it is a clean impressive looking instrument.

I am a fairly new player. This is a very mellow tone. It has plenty of volume. I compared this D4 to Larivee D03, Martin D16GT, Martin 00018, and D18 and to my taste, this sounded the best, especially for the price.

Set up was fine. I haven't had to tune it since I bought it three weeks ago. It appears to have thin finish (Guild says it is a hand rubbed satin finish);it looks good and complements the natural look of the guitar.

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I have only been playing 6-7 months. I started on an old Morris (000-18 copy). Before buying the D4, I tried out many comparable guitars and even other Guilds (including a D4ec) This particular guitar just sounded better than any of the others, including some higher end Martins. It is also easy to play-the neck fits my rather small hands very well. I would certainly buy this guitar again!

American-made dreadnought with solid spruce top and solid rosewood sides and back (nicely figured). Satin finish. Grover tuners came stock.

First "quality" acoustic I've owned. Nice balance to the sound, though the bass notes can sometimes overpower the high-end when doing Travis picking (probably need to keep an eye on technique because of this). Bass notes good but not as round as on the better boutique acoustics, but it's aging very well and the bass keeps getting better. I had tested a few upscale Martins before buying this and actually preferred the Guild's sound to some really pricey offerings. Otherwise, a very nice balance. Strummed chords, even the more complex ones, some full and defined. Can get wide variety of sounds depending on microphone positioning. Good projection.

This has a Plain Jane look to it, without fancy binding to speak of. Still, it's a very handsome guitar. Frets, bracing, etc are all very nicely done. Came with a tiny chip on the lower bout, but nothing to worry about. The wood is well finished in satin. I've had this guitar for a few years, so the satin finish is starting to get a polished look from use and getting shiny, but it just adds some character rather than looking funky. Set-up was good, but I've had to have another one done since. Lowering the action has made it much better for fingerpicking. However,since lowering the action, I've noticed that the guage of pick used for strumming makes a huge difference in the sound. Light picks give off a nice boost in the high notes while still retaining some good bass definition. Medium to heavy picks muddy things up a bit.

Again, I've had this guitar for about six or seven years and its held up very well, only improving with age. No reliability problems to speak of. The low E tuning machine is starting to show a tiny bit of play in its action, but nothing which needs work right away. I would use this on a gig without hesitation.

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I've been playing for about 15 years now. I also own a Fender Strat, a Fernandez Tele, a Fender P-Bass, as well as other studio gear. I've also owned a Gibson Explorer and another Fender Strat which was stolen out of my trunk. The D-4 is a rock solid acoustic. Unbelievable price for the quality of the materials and for its sound. It's one that I'll hold on to for the rest of my life and play even if/when I own pricier acoustics. I'd buy another if just to set up in alternate tunings. Nothing bad to say and everything to recommend it. Also, the Guild case that it came with is gorgeous and solid.