Crosstalk #32 Part 4 Acoustic Shootout: Guild GAD-50 Vs Guild GAD-30

June 07, 2007
Crosstalk pits the Guild GAD-50 against the GAD-30 in a lab demo.
How long is it going to take Mike Payne to learn what these guitars are really called? Britton shows some "restraint" in clueing him in before it drives us all crazy. After all that (or actually during all that), Drew gets around to riffing on the Guild GAD-50 vs Guild GAD-30, and how to handle a new guitar shipped from China. And then he actually plays them. (But if you're a collector, you don't have to worry about that part.) It's really a treat to have Dan's technical musings accompanied by freestyle picking. But who's Mango Reinhardt? Perhaps you'll find out in this episode of Crosstalk.
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Skinny Guy

By: Anonymous Coward
Drew can play and has some honest things to say about the instrument he's reviewing....as does D.A....so just shut up, will ya?
Tue, 2007-06-12 14:02

Me the skinny guy

By: Britton (not verified)
Thats funny You mention my weight, are you grossly over weight have you not seen your own phallace in a decade or so ? Do you have confidence issues about your own security or are you still listening to dave mathews band thinking you you know even one iota about entertaining anyone? So shut the fuck up, Seriously i am sick of every stupid 5 cd owning high school internet nerd and god know what other pathetic excuse of musician trying to learn some lame scale that they can try to impress there internet girlfriend who live in Canada to visit the weekend for a god damn make out and heavy petting session. so you know fuckle about anything or do you sit and stare at you email box waiting for a reply about how you had a missed connection with that one hot blonde you stupid twat. i suggest for your own sake put down the twinkie and the lame ass ibanez starter pack you got for x-mas and get a fucking life sincerly that skinny guy who called your dumb ass out
Wed, 2007-06-13 16:02

Dan...I'm sure you're nice, but

By: Anonymous Coward
Dan. I've seen your gearwire pieces on this site and on youtube. Please take some lessons in diction and microphone presentation, and learn what the gear does, is, or isn't. I'm sure you're talented and knowledgeable - you just can't work on camera or on air. I remember your Gretsch "ummm, uuuh, duo-jet, ummm, I think, it's, ummm, black?" review. Read the user feedback your videos get on Youtube. In one review you presented three different Les Paul guitars. You said "now, ummm, -smacking lips-, umm, what's the difference between the studio and the standard, the, ummm, top?" THIS IS YOUR JOB. Write the content. Produce. Research. Just stop reviewing. You generate truly negative visceral response when you speak. Not just me, man; go check the reviews on Youtube. This would be such a great service, but you're awful.
Fri, 2007-06-15 00:12

to the skinny guy sitting

By: just a viewer (not verified)
to the skinny guy sitting next to the guy playing the guitar (I dont know the names sorry): you are a disgrace,no wonder Americans are considered to be stupid!? you are!!!bangkok???come on you silly silly man with silly comments!
Mon, 2007-06-25 17:39

Comedy Show Guitar Review

By: Anonymous Coward
I stumbled on to your site while searching for some reviews on Guild guitars. I watch a review of the Guild Gad30 vs. Guild Gad 50. I thought the individuals reviewing the guitar were idiots. It was like watching stoned Beavis and Butthead type characters, grow up guys and learn how to play the guitar in the process. Sincerely, Wont Be Back
Sun, 2007-08-26 03:58

guitar review

By: no (not verified)
seriously, why bother making yourself look like complete idiots in front of the camera? Give the guitars some respect and do a proper job. The guy actually playing should have been left alone.
Mon, 2007-11-05 20:03

Anyone in the video that isn't named Britton

By: Constructive Critic (not verified)

Guys, pay attention to the underlying theme running through the comments. No one is saying,"great job, don't change a thing". It's unanimous that your are coming off like idiots. There is a simple remedy for the problem - lose Britton. You other three seem like you are actually trying to put out a viable review, but everything that comes out of Britton's mouth is either negative or just plain stupid. It's not clear what his part in the review is supposed to be. He appears to know even less about guitars than he does world geography. If he's there for comic relief, he's just not funny. I sure you three are already painfully aware of what asshole he is - you have to deal with him in person. Did you guys read his "skinny guy" repy? He comes off like a retarded 4th grader on darvon. Do yourselves a favor and kick him to the curb.

Fri, 2007-12-07 01:02

GAD Review

By: Anonymous Cad (not verified)

Guys,

You're all talented and funny/good natured guys and a straight forward (boring) review would be the last thing I would want to watch, but I am actually considering buying the GAD 50 and was quite excited when I found an actual video review!!! Especially at gearwire.com....this is a great site and I actually like Dan's reviews...who in the hell wants someone sitting there reading notes or a script??

BUT, this review was terrible beyond words....I couldn't even hear the guitars over the inane comments. I could tell Dan and the guitar player were trying to actually make an effort...as for the other two....why the fuck were you even there other than to act like asses in front of the camera?? Come on guys, this could be a killer site, but reviews like this just piss me off....and from the comments, I'm not the only one. You're credibility is slipping fast. Anything that Dan doesn't review now a crap shoot for me to watch.

Dan, keep up the good work, you're very knowledgeable and I put a lot of stock into your thoughts and opinions. As for Britton, I heard Burger King is hiring.

Sat, 2007-12-29 00:03

your Guild review

By: vancouverman (not verified)

Is anyone supposed to take that review seriously? That was completely useless to anyone considering buying one of these guitars. At least I now have a bottom bench mark to measure all other guitar reviews by. Recess is over boys, now back to school.

Sat, 2008-10-18 12:33

GAD review

By: Lars (not verified)

This sucks, get another job, laughing and just make fun of everything. NOT FUNNY!

Sun, 2009-01-11 05:56

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