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Average Price: $788
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Description
Experience the distinctive charm and rich sound of the Guild M-120, a concert-sized steel-string acoustic guitar that seamlessly marries traditional craftsmanship with modern playability. Crafted from all-solid mahogany, this guitar delivers a warm, balanced tone that resonates beautifully whether you're on stage or in the studio. The M-120 features a mahogany neck with a comfortable C-shape profile, paired with a smooth rosewood fingerboard, making it ideal for both flatpicking and fingerstyle techniques.
Part of Guild's renowned Westerly series, the M-120 reflects the brand's legacy of quality and innovation. Each element, from the genuine rosewood bridge to the real bone nut and saddle, is designed to enhance tone and sustain, offering a guitar that not only looks stunning but sounds remarkable. The scalloped spruce X-bracing further elevates its resonance and durability, ensuring that the M-120 will be a cherished instrument for years to come.
Perfect for singer-songwriters, this concert acoustic guitar is versatile enough to handle intimate performances as well as studio sessions. Its elegant mother-of-pearl rosette soundhole adds a touch of visual allure, making the M-120 as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the ears.
Key Features:
- All-solid mahogany top, back, and sides for a warm, balanced tone
- Comfortable C-shape mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
- Genuine rosewood bridge and real bone nut and saddle for enhanced resonance
- Scalloped spruce X-bracing for improved sustain and durability
- Mother-of-pearl rosette soundhole for aesthetic appeal
Product specs
| String Type | Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Shape | Concert |
| Back & Sides Wood | Solid African Mahogany |
| Top Wood | Solid African Mahogany |
| Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Body Bracing | Scalloped Sitka Spruce |
| Neck Wood | African Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | C |
| Radius | 16" |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Mother-of-Pearl Dots |
| Number of Frets | 20, Medium High |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 1.75" |
| Nut/Saddle Material | Bone/Bone |
| Bridge Material | Rosewood |
| Tuning Machines | Guild Vintage Open Gear |
| Strings | D'Addario, .012-.053 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Gig Bag |
FAQs
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What type of wood is used in the construction of the Guild M-120?
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The Guild M-120 is constructed with all-solid African Mahogany for the top, back, and sides, providing a warm and rich tonal quality.
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Is the Guild M-120 suitable for fingerstyle playing?
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Yes, the Guild M-120's concert body shape and 1.75" nut width make it well-suited for fingerstyle playing, offering comfortable string spacing and a balanced sound.
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Does the Guild M-120 come with a case or gig bag?
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The Guild M-120 includes a premium gig bag, offering protection and convenience for transport.
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What is the scale length of the Guild M-120, and how does it affect playability?
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The Guild M-120 has a scale length of 24.75", which provides a slightly shorter reach and can enhance playability, especially for players with smaller hands.
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How would you describe the neck profile of the Guild M-120?
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The Guild M-120 features a C-shaped neck profile, which offers a comfortable grip suitable for various playing styles.
Videos
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Guild M-120 Mahogany Concert - How Does it Sound?
Reviews
PROS
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Excellent build quality with impeccable fret dressings and finish
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Full mahogany body delivers a warm, rich, and balanced tone
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Compact concert size enhances playability and comfort
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Vintage C shape neck profile is ideal for long playing sessions
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Exceptional intonation and stays in tune well
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Offers a special melodic ringing chime, ideal for fingerstyle
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Affordable price for a professional-quality all-solid wood guitar
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Surprising volume and projection for its size
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Appealing aesthetic with a classic, timeless look
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Perfect action right out of the box for effortless playability
CONS
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Pickguard issues reported, with potential to detach
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Lacks balance and precision on the low E string
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May sound "boxed in" when strummed too hard
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Gig bag quality issues with straps becoming unstitched
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Thick polyurethane finish may affect tone, making it sound muffled to some
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Overbuilt bracing suspected to limit tonal quality
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Guild M-120.
Build quality
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The poly finish is notably thick, which some owners find detracts from the guitar's visual appeal and feel.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 8 Ratings
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Perfect for fingerstyle, comfortable playability
This is definitely my go-to fingerstyle guitar, as it has a special melodic ringing chime to it. Characteristic for Guilds in my mind. Because of this, is why i chose this over the Martin 0015m.
It's playability is perfect due to its parlour size, that i even pick it up at home more often then my Martin D-28. Also when playing unplugged/unmiced , the D-28 tends drown out my male singing voice (Tenor B2-G3), where as the Guild M120 does not.
Is it all perfect? No definitely not. If you strum a tad too hard, whether accidental or just to get heard in the back, the Guild will start to sound "boxed in". It is the limitation of the smaller body. Be aware of it, as it does not sound pretty.
My advice for the medium to larger venues, is to amp the Guild up, or simply use a larger guitar.
Solid Vintage Tone
Ive owned Taylor, Fender, and a couple of others, but this particular Guild has that old school all mahogany tone. I tried a $1600 Martin and the Guild sounded and played WAY better. Its great for light strumming singer songwriter styles, or, fingerpicking galore! The neck is a wide thin type and it projects really well for a smaller body guitar.
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Hi sir. Do you prefer this guild or the gs mini?? Tks!
Artist usage
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In the physical copy of Hellfire, it shows that Cameron uses a Guild M-120 on Eat Men Eat and Still. He can also be seen using it on live performances of the songs.
Throughout this video of Conor O'Brien performing 'Nothing Arrived,' he is playing a Guild M-120.
In this photo, Bejar is visible playing the red Guild M-120. He uses this guitar quite a lot for New Pornographers' live performances.
In a live performance video titled "Nikki Lane - All Or Nothing (Live in Nashville)" on YouTube by LiveandBreathing, Nikki Lane can be seen playing a Guild M-120 acoustic guitar.
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