There have been many tributes to the late, great David Bowie since his death last month. Beck and the surviving members of Nirvana had their turn and honored Bowie at Clive Davis’s annual pre-Grammy party with their rendition of “The Man Who Sold the World,” which Nirvana famously covered in 1993 on MTV Unplugged. Bassist […]
We had a great 2016 NAMM! If you weren’t able to make it to the show, here’s a roundup of some press on our latest releases. First up, here’s a short clip from Premier Guitar on the new Starfire II and Starfire VI, with commentary from Guild Product Manager Brandon Schmidt: Brandon also runs through […]
Cutaway Guitar Magazine, based in Spain, recently reviewed the Starfire IV ST (in the ever-popular Emerald Green finish). We translated a few of our favorite portions for you non-Spanish speakers out there: “The guitar plays comfortably, and if you’re not used to the size of a semi-hollow, you will in no time with this guitar… […]
Christian Lopez is a young singer/songwriter, but his debut full-length album Onward certainly reflects a much older soul. Hailing from West Virginia, Christian’s music embraces his Appalachian roots while simultaneously exploring a more contemporary route. Christian stopped by Guild HQ recently and picked up a Guild D-150 from our new Westerly Collection. We wanted to […]
Fresh new videos featuring Guild semi-hollow guitars, the X-175B Manhattan and CE-100D Capri are now live on our YouTube channel! Nashville-based guitarist RJ Ronquillo demonstrates these guitars’ versatility. Rockabilly, swing, blues, or modern rock…pick your poison: View more demo videos and performances in our Media Gallery.
Electric Church is a rock n’ roll band out of Oklahoma City. Formed by frontman Mike Wren, Electric Church is already causing quite the buzz, due in part to the vote of confidence from producer Steve Albini (who has worked with Nirvana, Pixies, and The Breeders, among many others). Wren, who plays several Guild guitars, answered a […]
Premier Guitar reviewed the brand new Guild M-140E from the Westerly Collection in their October issue. This all-solid, concert-sized guitar got rave ratings! Here are a few of our favorite quotes: On Aesthetics: “With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the M-140E is an attractive guitar with just enough upmarket […]
John Oates of famous 70’s duo Hall & Oates talked with Acoustic Guitar Magazine for their “Guitar Acquisition Syndrome” article. AG asked readers and musicians what guitar they would own if money were no object. John starts out by discussing one of his most prized possessions, his 1967 Guild F-20: “I recorded the entire Mississippi Mile […]
We’ve already proclaimed ourselves diehard Ryley Walker fans over here at Guild HQ. Ryley’s incredible fingerpicking skills on his trusty vintage Guild D-35 immediately caught our attention, and his album Primrose Green is truly a testament to this young songwriter’s talent. We were thrilled, then, to see that Premier Guitar had hopped on to […]
Johanna Warren’s music is both hauntingly sorrowful and beautifully optimistic. With her Guild acoustic, the singer/songwriter plucks beautiful melodies accompanied by thoughtful lyrics, and when those two are combined, it’s hard to stop listening. We wondered what makes such a unique artist tick, and luckily enough, she obliged in answering a few questions. GG: When did […]
Down and Outlaws has been creating a pure, classic rock n’ roll sound in their hometown of San Francisco and creating quite the buzz. The single from their upcoming album, Above Snakes, caught the ear of Carson Daly and landed them an appearance on Last Call. We caught up with the band’s guitarist, Kyle Luck, and asked […]
We’re giving away your next dream guitar! The Guild M-140 from our Westerly Collection is a brand new addition to the Guild line. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and solid African mahogany back and sides, the M-140’s 24 ¾” scale length and 1 ¾” nut width on a vintage shaped Guild neck make this […]