How did we get here?

In July 2014, Guild began constructing a new state-of-the-art factory in Southern California where the first order of business was to search the globe for the original molds, equipment and rare Guild guitars. Machinery was shipped from the old factory in New Hartford, CT and retro-fitted into the new production line. Ren Ferguson, legendary luthier, was named VP of Manufacturing and R&D. With Ren at the helm of designing Guild’s new factory, Guild was ready to resume its long-standing tradition in American manufacturing once again.

After 18 months of research, engineering, and preparation, Guild has started production of American guitars!

Guild Resumes USA Production

The first two Guild USA models are authentic reproductions of the classic Guild M-20 and D-25, which were first introduced by Guild in the 1960s. The reintroduction of these models also serve as an homage to Guild’s early history of flattop acoustic production when new employees were trained by constructing M-20s when the Westerly, RI factory first opened in late 1960.

Guild is excited to ring in a new era of USA production, beginning with the reintroduction of two iconic acoustic models. Keep scrolling to browse behind-the-scenes photos of Guild’s new home in Ventura County California, as well as detailed info on the M-20 and D-20.