Post by El Gull on Oct 7, 2016 2:42:16 GMT -5
Those of you who know me from the old AGC site will know that I have been looking to buy an OM for a loooooooong time. Even before I purchased my beloved Seagull Artist Mosaic in 2013, my intention was always to replace my Garrison acoustic with a dread and an OM. Been considering a number of different OM models over the years, including the Seagull Maritime Folk, Guild GAD30R, Larivee OM-03, Larivee OM-40, Eastman E6, and a very expensive Lakewood GA size. I have been pretty set on the Larivee OM's, but they are very expensive for me. The main thing is to try and get some recording done, and also need a couch guitar.
So, this morning, weird things started to happen. Firstly, I get a call from a good friend, who was a pro-muso for over 20 years. He left the business to make furniture, and is now only playing in a worship setting in a small South African town. We get chatting, and he tells me that he's been keen to put together some orginal songs, but needs a structure. He has all the recording gear etc. I say to him that I have original songs and the song strucutres, but I need a guy with recording gear and skills, as well as pro muso skills to help me put it all together. He's keen to work on the project together over time!!!
Then I go to the SA Music Store FB page, and lo and behold, there is a second hand Guild GAD30 in mint condition. Exact specs I am looking for - OM shape, solid sitka spruce top, solid hog b/s, 1 3/4 bone nut, bone saddle. Bridge pins are plastic, but that is easily changed. Price is less than half of the Larivee with almost exactly thre same specs (And I mean almost exactly - Probably different bracing pattern and higher quality woods used in Larivee). Guild made in China.
Here is the most bizarre thing. I tell my wife this story, and she says, "Do you want it for your birthday?"
So this hardly ever happens!!!
What do you all think of Chinese made Guild GAD's?
So, this morning, weird things started to happen. Firstly, I get a call from a good friend, who was a pro-muso for over 20 years. He left the business to make furniture, and is now only playing in a worship setting in a small South African town. We get chatting, and he tells me that he's been keen to put together some orginal songs, but needs a structure. He has all the recording gear etc. I say to him that I have original songs and the song strucutres, but I need a guy with recording gear and skills, as well as pro muso skills to help me put it all together. He's keen to work on the project together over time!!!
Then I go to the SA Music Store FB page, and lo and behold, there is a second hand Guild GAD30 in mint condition. Exact specs I am looking for - OM shape, solid sitka spruce top, solid hog b/s, 1 3/4 bone nut, bone saddle. Bridge pins are plastic, but that is easily changed. Price is less than half of the Larivee with almost exactly thre same specs (And I mean almost exactly - Probably different bracing pattern and higher quality woods used in Larivee). Guild made in China.
Here is the most bizarre thing. I tell my wife this story, and she says, "Do you want it for your birthday?"
So this hardly ever happens!!!
What do you all think of Chinese made Guild GAD's?
Those are all excellent reasons to pass on a guitar. Very sorry it didn't work out for you (and the wife will have to find a new birthday present...) 
