In the April 1953 issue of Musical Merchandise Magazine, a brief ad appeared marking the debut of a brand-new company: "A new corporation, known as Guild Guitars Inc." From the beginning, Guild's signature excellence in acoustic flat-top guitar design has made its name synonymous with fine quality and craftsmanship.

From three models introduced in 1954—the F-30 Aragon, F-40 Valencia and F-50 Navarre—Guild founded an acoustic empire. The famous D-40 Bluegrass Jubilee and D-50 Bluegrass Special dreadnoughts were introduced in 1963 (at the insistence of Guild veteran Mark Dronge, Al's son), and Guild's flagship dreadnought, the D-55, first appeared in 1968. These guitars and many other Guild six- and 12-string acoustic flat-tops enjoyed widespread use and acclaim from artists and amateurs alike well into the ensuing decades. Recording studios and concert halls everywhere continue to reverberate today with the full, pure sound of Guild guitars.

Today's Guild is as dynamic and prolific as ever! They continue to champion the timeless history and heritage of old-world craftsmanship, modern design innovation and solid value that has become synonymous with the Guild name. There's really nothing quite like the strong, balanced, crystal-clear sound of a finely crafted Guild acoustic guitar. Today's Guild guitars are better than ever, and we can't wait for you to hear them!

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