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[Aahzz]

New Non PRS Guitar Great Deal Day!

So, after seeing that Guild was blowing these out direct on Reverb, I couldn't resist the siren song of $269 for a new Guild Surfliner. I went with the Canyon Dusk. After the traditional frustrating wait for UPS today (estimated delivery between 2 and 6, eta changed to "by 7" at 10 after 7) it arrived at 8:45. Not a lot of time to check it out as yet, but man - my initial impressions is that this is a nice guitar. Neck is smooth, action is great, and it sounds wonderful. It's got a nice, bold, bright sound, but not strident.

More impressions and better lit pics tomorrow, should have some good time to play tomorrow

 

[RickP]

Played my brother’s Guild solidbody back in the 70s when I first started. It’s good to see they’re still making good players at a reasonable cost. That’s a sweet looking deal there.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Normally I wouldn’t approve, but $269?

You had to do it.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congrats Aahzz

 

[EdSevered]

I bought the same guitar, same color, on the same sale. I haven’t had much time with mine either, but my initial impressions are the same.

I really like your strap choice @Aahzz

TIP: If you add it to your watch list on Reverb, and wait, you will likely get an offer taking an additional 5% off the $269 within an hour or so.

 

[Juan Luis Vidal]

I have never played one of these, it really looks cool...those switch buttons on the upper side, are they managing the pickups?

 

[Joe sherman]

Good lookin guitar Aahzz!!!!

 

[Aahzz]

I have never played one of these, it really looks cool...those switch buttons on the upper side, are they managing the pickups?

Yup, on off for each pickup. Also, both the tone and volume pots are push-pull to split the pickups, giving a lot of tonal versatility.

 

[Aahzz]

Normally I wouldn’t approve, but $269?

You had to do it.

And free shipping, even!!!

 

[bodia]

Nice! Great price!

 

[Frank McNerney]

Amazing price. I've never even held a Guild but the price has me interested

 

[Aahzz]

Amazing price. I've never even held a Guild but the price has me interested

This model normally goes for $499, and I'd put it equal to any Indonesian or Korean SE I've played.

 

[Frank McNerney]

This model normally goes for $499, and I'd put it equal to any Indonesian or Korean SE I've played.

Thats a bold statement

 

[Aahzz]

Thats a bold statement

The fretwork is clean, tuners are smooth, tuning stability and intonation are spot on, fit and finish is quite nice, the electronics are quiet and work well, the pickups sound great. It's right there on the level I expect from an SE.

 

[Prina]

Surf's up!!

Great deal and looking forward to the tone report.

 

[Birdsofprey]

Where’s it made sir?

 

[Aahzz]

Where’s it made sir?

Indonesia.

 

[Aahzz]

Surf's up!!

Great deal and looking forward to the tone report.

For the tone report, think Tele on steroids. It's big, it's bold, and it twangs.

 

[László]

Great buy Aahzz, but you got off the bus at the wrong stop. This here's the Pea Are Ess forum.

This is what you're looking for:

Let's Talk Guild

The place for all things Guild

letstalkguild.com

I don't blame you for being a little confused, in your excitement.

 

[Aahzz]

Great buy Aahzz, but you got off the bus at the wrong stop. This here's the Pea Are Ess forum.

This is what you're looking for:

Let's Talk Guild

The place for all things Guild

letstalkguild.com

I don't blame you for being a little confused, in your excitement.

I've been on the LTG forum for a couple years as well, due to my love for Guild acoustics .