Guild GAD25 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)
This guitar's solid mahogany back, front, and sides offer a bright tone with a warm mid-range. It comes with a hard-shell case.
Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
Submitted February 2, 2023 by I have been playing guitar for 50 years. Dave Cutting in Sheffield, NA
"Possibly the best dreadnought I have ever played in 50 years"
I bought my GAD25662 second hand with some small internal repair to the lower back (impact damage?). I have been playing guitar for 50 years and have owned Lowdens, Gibsons, Martins, Taylors, you name it, and I have never played such an incredible dreadnought. I wipes the floor with my old Gibson Hummingbird. You hit an 'E' chord and you can feel the guitar vibrate against your torso and it simply roars with its awesome mahogany warmth. I have never played such a brilliant dreadnought. Period. What ever style I play - jazz, folk, rock, blues, worship stuff, it just excels at everything. Had I not played it I would not have believed that a dreadnought could sound so fantastic. It is mind blowingly wonderful - that's why I am bothering to write this review!
Musical Style:
Folk, rock, jazz, pop, worship.
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Submitted August 12, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com
"For the price, it outshines the competition"
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I was not planning on buying this guitar. Once I heard it and compaired it other acoustics, I realized that I had stumbled across a deal.
Sound
Best way I can describe the sound is "articulate". The bottom end is tight, the highs are clear (not shimmery) and the mid-range is a little pronounced. There is not a lot of sustain on the higher notes, but that could possibly be enhanced by string selection.
Features
Came with a decent hardshell case, which was a little out of alignment. Tuners and bridge look ok. No pickups, which is exactly what I wanted. The cheap pickguard is terrible, I wish there was an easy way to remove it.
Quality
It seems to be a well made guitar.
Value
A great guitar at this price point. While it might not have the shimmer of a higher priced Taylor or the low end extension of some Gibsons, it is a very solid sounding guitar that is actually favorable, in some scenerios, than those, more expensive, guitars.
The Wow Factor
A lot of people love the way this guitar looks, I'm not really one of them. It's dark brown with an unnatural looking horizontal grain. It's also heavily laquered. The sound is what sold me.
Musical Background:
Producer
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted November 18, 2008
"Buy a Guild and you will love it."
I have tried them all in many stores - most Big Brand named guitars where a lot more money, and still had veneer wood backs and sides. The Guild guitars (all models) are all solid wood - no veneers. This guitar is a keeper. The Guild guitar company was bought by Fender Guitar company, and Guilds are now made in China - excellent workmanship.
Sound
Beautiful warn sound
Features
Very nice hardshell case included
Ease of Use
I love the sound of this guitar - it is a keeper.
Quality
It is very well made and flawless - Great Workmanship.
Value
Try buying a well made "all solid" wood guitar for less. However, I did notice last month the price went up from $500.00 to $650.00. However, it is stil a good buy.
Manufacturer Support
Fender now owns Guild. I have emailed to them about a few products, and they do not answer any of my emails. Not sure why, but not good Customer Relations.
The Wow Factor
The mohogany guitar is the most beautiful guitar with a high gloss shine.
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock & Folk
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Submitted November 20, 2005
"Guild GAD25: the hands down winner in TONE and value !"
'10' easily. Almost unreal value for the $. Great sounding and handsome with bone nut/saddle and Grovers and well built and finished. It's a remarkable guitar for the $.
Sound
Warm, round and punchy. Excellent sustain in an all solid mahogany guitar...bone nut and saddle! Get the action set a bit lower by a pro luthier to 3/32 and 2/32 on the bass and treble E strings at fret 12.
Features
Plain Jane, but handsome grain in the mahogany and Grover tuners. Saddle and compensaed Nut (polished) are bone, plastic pegs. Black TusQ pegs would be ideal. Comes in a nice case wit ha good handle. Interior is really nice.
Quality
Finish could be a bit lighter, but build and details are very good, Chinese workmanship. A sturdy and solid guitar that is fairly light and balances well.
Value
Easily a '10'. At about 1/2 a grand, it is the best I've seen and I have bought and sold dozens of guitars (literally!).
Manufacturer Support
Cannot say, but buy from the reputable dealer if possible.
The Wow Factor
It looks very good; mahogany all over and solid woods. The action and TONE is what sells it! It is not sexy, but it is handsome and feels and sounds GREAT! Martin wishes!
Musical Background:
active performer locally and played for 35 years
Musical Style:
blues, country , classical, old rock and roll, originals
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