Entries by Myrna Cazessus

Guild F-40 Product Video Demo

November 8, 2011 in /by

Guild R&D project manager Chris Fleming shows off the Guild F-40 in this video demo. Find out about some of its differentiating specs and why its size makes it so excellent for finger-style playing.

Dealer Spotlight: Matt Umanov Guitars, New York, N.Y.

October 20, 2011 in /by

Matt Umanov Guitars in New York’s Greenwich Village bears the name of a legend. Umanov worked for Guild during his formative years and also studied under the great New York luthier John D’Angelico, widely regarded as one of the 20th century’s greatest arch-top instrument makers. He opened his first guitar shop in 1963 and worked […]

All-New Guild Acoustic Design Series Introduced

September 24, 2011 in /by

Guild is proud to announce the debut of its all-new GAD series (Guild Acoustic Design) guitars, which introduces new model types and continues a tradition of acoustic excellence by offering the latest in modern, performance-driven features and exceptional value. GAD series guitars feature all-solid tonewoods, dovetail neck joint construction and slim satin-finish necks for smooth […]

Dealer Spotlight: 8th Street Music, Pennsauken, N.J.

September 20, 2011 in /by

Family owned since 1940, 8th Street Music in Pennsauken, N.J., is a longstanding music store with a colorful history and a vibrant selection of the finest instruments. When founder Albert Hershman first opened shop, he had a small pawnshop, located on 8th and Market streets in downtown Philadelphia, that sold jewelry and a few musical […]

Acoustic Guitar Reviews Guild F-30CE

September 14, 2011 in /by

Acoustic Guitar magazine features a review of the Guild F-30CE Standard guitar in its September issue. “It is evident that great care was taken in the making of our F-30CE, a product of Guild’s New Hartford, Conn., production facility, which has been in operation since 2008,” notes reviewer Adam Perlmutter. “The gloss finish on the body […]

Dealer Spotlight: Robb’s Boulder Music

August 12, 2011 in /by

Robb’s Boulder Music in Boulder, Colo., holds a special place in the community, and it’s been that way since it was established in 1978. Founder William “Robb” Candler opened the shop in the once-vacant box office of the historical Boulder Theater. After the business grew, Candler moved it to several locations across town, and sold […]

Dealer Spotlight: Guitar Resurrection

July 12, 2011 in /by

Guitar Resurrection in Austin, Texas, boasts a rich history, a knowledgeable staff and a vast selection of Guild guitars. Founded in 1970 as a music repair store in Berkeley, Calif., Guitar Resurrection migrated to Austin’s Crestview neighborhood in 1975 and has flourished as a high-end boutique retailer. Owner Jim Lehmann has been in the business […]

Dealer Spotlight: Street Sounds

June 10, 2011 in /by

What once started as a compact disc store nestled in the streets of Brooklyn has now been transformed into one of the most sought-after music shops in the country. Rocky Schiano, owner of Street Sounds, has been in business since 1988. He and his father, Ralph, started selling CDs until they slowly started bringing in […]