Guild M-120 vs. M-140 Which is the Best Concert-Sized Acoustic

Today we're diving a little deeper into Guild Guitars with the M-120 and M-140-- two concert sized, all-solid wood acoustics that would be perfect for the fingerpickin' songwriter. Take a look and a listen and let us know which you like more!

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