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I was in a similar situation - I had an Alvarez jumbo which was great, but too cumbersome. I changed it for a Martin 000-15, similar size to the Guild, and I play it much more than I ever played the jumbo. If you’re planning on picking up a Martin anyway, maybe just skip the Guild and play the Martin regularly? No point in spending all that money just to have it sit in a case for special occasions.
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Looks overpriced to me. I have a Guid M-120 which was £500 new about 7 years ago. It’s fine but I don’t love it. I’d sell it but I fucked the resale value by buggering up the finish taking the pickguard off. I must get round to refinishing and flogging it.
I also have a sigma DR28 it it’s an OG late 89/ one with more sentimental value than anything else. Will never flog that. I love it.
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I've been eyeing this up for a while, and was hoping someone could talk me into/out of it...
I've currently got an all-laminate Epiphone EJ200, which is 'fine' but huge, and liked the idea of a 'nice' small all-solid guitar with a short scale. Especially the Guild, since it appeals to the brand tart in me and I like the look. However, it's online (so I won't get to try it) and seems a bit pricey for the model? There aren't really many around, so it's hard to tell. I get the impression the shop would do a setup for me, so that would cover a bit of the cost vs. a normal second hand one. Someone's added a strap button to the heel, which I'm not really into but in reality probably wouldn't notice/would be useful. I've thought about things like a Faith or a Taylor GS Mini, but they just don't really appeal the same way.
As a complicating factor, I've had the idea of treating myself to a Standard series Martin for my 30th in the autumn. Something like the Guild would be a nice thing I can take with me and not have to be so worried about when I don't want to crack out the expensive Martin (if I get one). Also, I drive an old MX-5 with 2 seats and a tiny boot, and the Epiphone (in a hard case) has to go into the passenger seat headstock-down to be transported, basically filling the entire cabin. The Epiphone is also not really compatible with sitting back on the sofa, which the small guitar would be.
Edit: For added context on the above essay, I've had the EJ200 for about 13 years, and it's the only acoustic I've owned. Same goes for my electric, that I got at about the same time.