Guild Guitars

GUILD USA & DR STRINGS: A LEGENDARY REUNION

Exciting news for musicians! Guild^® Guitars and DR^® Strings are reuniting, bringing together decades of family legacy, craftsmanship, and innovation. This powerful collaboration marks a new chapter in the evolution of both iconic brands—one that celebrates tradition, elevates performance, and delivers exceptional sound.

The Perfect Match: Guild Guitars & DR Dragon Skin+ Strings

Starting in 2025, all Guild USA acoustic guitars will come factory-equipped with DR Dragon Skin+™ Phosphor Bronze Strings. These strings bring out the best in every Guild guitar, enhancing their legendary playability and rich tone. DR Dragon Skin+ Strings feature DR’s patented Accurate Core Technology™, which create grooves on the core wire to securely cradle the wrap wire and improve comfort. This design results in a full, balanced tone with sparkling highs, enhanced projection, and superior tuning stability. The Phosphor Bronze wrap delivers shimmering clarity, while a micro-thin coating increases string life—ensuring your Guild guitar stays in tune and sounds great longer.

This partnership combines the best of both worlds—Guild’s renowned craftsmanship and DR’s cutting-edge technology—for an exceptional playing experience that honors over 70 years of legacy.

Alfred Dronge and plant manager Jim Deurloo

A Family Legacy of Craftsmanship

The history of DR Strings and Guild Guitars runs deep, rooted in a shared commitment to excellence.

In 1989, Mark Dronge, son of Guild founder Al Dronge, founded DR Strings with a mission to create custom round-core strings designed to help Guild guitars achieve their full sonic potential. For over three decades, DR Strings has been dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative products, and this partnership marks a return to the brand’s roots. Today, Annika Dronge, Mark’s daughter and granddaughter of Guild’s founder, leads DR Strings as CEO. Under her leadership, the two brands are once again coming together to push the boundaries of musical performance. The marriage of Guild’s iconic design with DR’s cutting-edge string technology is a testament to the Dronge family’s unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Why Choose DR Dragon Skin+ Strings for Your Guild Guitar?

Full, Balanced Tone: Enjoy rich, vibrant tones with sparkling highs that cut through.
Exceptional Tuning Stability: Stay in tune longer, even through extended playing sessions.
Enhanced Projection: Dragon Skin+ strings provide greater volume and clarity.
Longer String Life: The micro-thin coating increases string longevity and playing comfort.

Read more about Dragon Skin+ strings here.

Three Dragon Skin+ String packages in front of two Guild USA acoustic guitars

Celebrating Tradition, Embracing Innovation

This collaboration is more than just a partnership—it's the return of two family legacies, united by a shared passion for music and craftsmanship. For over 70 years, Guild has been at the forefront of guitar design, and for nearly 40 years, DR Strings has been providing musicians with the tools to elevate their sound. Together, these two iconic brands are creating a future where tradition and progress harmonize perfectly.

Get Ready to Play: Discover the full range of Guild USA acoustic guitars equipped with DR Dragon Skin+ Strings, and take your sound to the next level.