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Guild Usa M20 Natural + Case

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Description

The Essentials to Know About the Guild USA M-20 Natural Guitar

  • Comfortable concert body, ideal for seated playing and long sessions
  • 100% solid construction: solid mahogany top, back, and sides for a lively and responsive sound
  • Ultra-light satin finish that enhances natural resonance and projection
  • Comes with a hard case and a numbered and hand-signed certificate of authenticity

A Legendary M-20, from Westerly (1967) to Today's USA Production

The Guild M-20 holds a special place in the brand's history: it was the first guitar off the production line in 1967, when Guild moved to its new factory in Westerly (Rhode Island). Decades later, history repeats itself with American manufacturing relaunched in a modern facility in California. Often unofficially nicknamed the "Nick Drake guitar" for its appearance on the cover of the album Bryter Layter, the M-20 charms with its understated aesthetics: a vintage-style rosette and a Guild logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl on the headstock.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

With its concert size and quick response, the USA M-20 is particularly suited for guitarists seeking an inspiring acoustic for folk, singer-songwriter, fingerstyle, and light pick accompaniment. Its compact format also makes it very comfortable in the home studio and for mic'd recording, where a balanced projection and a well-present midrange are appreciated. It is suitable both for an intermediate player looking for a "real" all-solid guitar and for an advanced musician wanting an expressive, direct instrument without artifices.

Sound Characteristics

The "all solid mahogany" recipe gives the M-20 a warm, woody personality, with rich mids, a clear attack, and controlled bass, highly valued for supporting vocals without overpowering the mix. The concert body favors an intimate and balanced sound, with great note clarity and dynamics that are easy to control. The very thin satin finish allows the body to breathe and contributes to an immediate vibration sensation. The bone nut and bone saddle contribute to clarity and sustain, while the rosewood bridge and fingerboard add definition to the articulation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully enjoy this acoustic guitar, a universal clip-on tuner, a stable guitar stand, and a microfiber cloth for daily maintenance are simple and reliable choices. The included hard case ensures safe transport and protection.

Technical Specifications

Body

  • Type: acoustic guitar
  • Size: concert
  • Top: solid mahogany
  • Back: solid mahogany
  • Sides: solid mahogany
  • Finish: natural, ultra-light satin
  • Rosette: vintage style

Neck

  • Fingerboard: rosewood
  • Headstock: Guild logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Hardware

  • Bridge: rosewood
  • Nut: bone
  • Saddle: bone

Electronics

  • None (non-electro-acoustic model)

Miscellaneous

  • Made in: USA (California)
  • Certificate of authenticity: numbered and hand-signed
  • Case: hard case included
Brand reference number: GU084

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Very light, vibrant and very comfortable guitar, where you can perceive from the first chords the full potential of sound maturation over the years. Simple but perfect finishes, highlighting the beauty of mahogany. The very thin layer of varnish allows you to feel the vibrations of the guitar while playing. Superb sound balance across the entire neck, sustain and a surprising projection for its size. The grain is warm and woody, typical of the wood species used. A guitar to never resell, which over the years will give a sublime and enchanting sound provided you take care of it and play it as often as possible.
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Posted on 26/06/2019
By Mathieu B.

Received on 12/13 Absolutely perfect finish, superb guitar, the sound is perfect for me, nice breadth for a small size! Very soft. The guitar is super pleasant to play. It might support a slightly lower action??.. Absolutely satisfied with my purchase. If a little "criticism" is needed, the lock system of the case is cheap, on mine, it does not work.
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Posted on 15/12/2024
By Nicolas D.

A beautiful guitar with a soft expression, a projection with less bass for a different pleasure, a sound so particular that it will delight the ears. This guitar is atypical and that's why I absolutely wanted it. To listen to: the album Pink Moon by Nick Drake, to know its potential. Perfect
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Posted on 27/11/2022
By Nicolas R.

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