Feature:
I love the simplicity of the guitar. The rosewood back and sides really make a difference in the sound, plus it looks gorgeous. Nothing flashy, just a great workhorse with great sound. The one downside some people will note is that it is not a Gibson. I don't care one bit, and if you play one I think you'll agree, but some people still think if we buy Chinese goods the commies win. It doesn't have the name recognition of a Gibson, but it hasn't disappointed me at all.

Quality:
When I first received it there was a small piece of wood that was rolling around inside, but after fishing that out, I haven't had any problems and don't expect any. Very well made and solid. The case is also of very good quality to come with the guitar and looks great.

Value:
This is where the GAD 50 really shines. It is hands down the best valued dreadnaught in the price range. Gibson quality at a fraction the cost as long as you don't mind the 'made in China' sticker.

Desirability:
Aesthetically not the most appealing guitar of all time. I personally love the simplicity, though the inlays and pickguard give it a unique and distinctive look. However, the real appeal in this guitar is the sound and value.

Sound:
I love the sound of this guitar. Rich and warm rounded tone with great sustain; exactly what you would expect from a quality dreadnaught. After only a year of owning it, the sound is really maturing nicely. I can't wait to hear it 5 years down the road. I would put my guitar up against any acoustic two and possibly three times the price. I get comments all the time that it's the best sound they've heard from a spruce top/chinese-made/non-gibson product. You get much more than you pay for in the sound the department.

Ease of Use:
After a basic guitar setup and getting the action where I wanted it and getting a good set of strings on there, this is a top quality instrument for the price.

Support:
No experience, hopefully won't need it.

Overall:
I am extremely satisfied with this guitar. I will upgrade my electric in the same price range well before I ever consider upgrading this guitar. I would easily have to spend 4-5x what I spent on this guitar to get a meaningful upgrade, and most of that would just be for brand recognition versus an actual improvement in sound quality. As long as the sound continues to age well, I see no reason to ever get rid of the instrument even if I get another dreadnaught.

Feature:
The guitar is not fancy looking but is made with top quality materials all around: grover tuners, bone nut and bone compensated saddle, solid woods, ebony pins, etc. I removed the stupid clear pickguard and eventually will put a Guild pickguard on it. Case is a nice tweed hsc, probably couldn't stand getting run over by a truck but is nice hard case at a price point that often means a gig bag.

Quality:
This thing is made from top quality materials. If it were made in the US it would probably cost as much as a Gibson because it's made from all the same stuff. Looks like it's going to last forever.

Value:
A great deal if you're loooking for max sound on a real all-solid acoustic. Clearly outplays the Epiphone masterbuilts and the lower-end Martins. Only thing close was a Breedlove Atlas, which was also great but just a different sound.

Desirability:
Awesome, just what I needed. I'm not sure how an orange acoustic guitar can be 'sexy' in the absence of a sexy person playing it, but I think it's awesome nonetheless.

Sound:
This was easily the best-sounding acoustic I played under $1000 and I played a lot, which is why I picked it. It has tons of character, great harmonics, and huge volume. Not a Martin sound or a Taylor sound, but something else entirely and very nice. Very well suited for banging away with a pick, it also does a surprisingly good job with more folk and classical stuff.

Ease of Use:
Ease of Use? What a weird question. It's a freaking acoustic guitar. It's easy to use if you can play the guitar and hard to use if you can't. It came with a pretty low action but needed a setup as usual. Intonation was perfect out of the box.

Support:
No idea.

Overall:
9 not a 10 because it didn't come with stap buttons, and it still needs a real pickguard. Before you go hating on Asian (this is Chinese made!) guitars even one more time, pick this up, get tuned up, and check it out.

Feature:
no flash, just beautiful sound and playability

Quality:
haven't had it long, but can't see a problem with it. Built like a tank, yet subtle and crisp

Value:
for the price range, can't be beat. Outdid every other guitar I played for the price, from Martins to Taylors

Desirability:
sweet looking, nice retro sunburst top, ooohh

Sound:
beautiful sound, rich mids and highs. Loud and round

Ease of Use:
great.

Support:
haven't had to.

Feature:
The materials used are impressive; the result less so.

Quality:
I find it not well made. One of the strap pegs was not fixed tightly to the body of the guitar. The FIRST time I played it with a strap said-peg popped out and my brand new Guild hit the wooden floor full force. Made a sick sound and left a fine scar on the solid top. Thanks, Guild for the Chinese factory workmanship.

Value:
Well, it does cost less than $1000...it sounded the best of its price range. I alway wanted a "Name" guitar- my cheap little Yamaha never turned anyone's head (but mine once I got used to this Guild)As a left-handed player, you learn not to be too selective, that your model of the SAME guitar often costs more, the one you want isn't to be had- regardless of what the catalogue says, etc. The best for the money doesn't make it good.

Desirability:
Give me a break.

Sound:
I don't get all the raves. The guitar sounds tinny and has very little/no bass sustain.

Ease of Use:
Its easy to play.

Support:
What are they going to do...replace my guitar? I see the opening of a Chinese factory as a blatant capitalistic move with nothing to do with the manufacture of a quality product. Inferior quality sold under a traditionally strong name. Guess I've learned my lesson.

Overall:
If it weren't already marred I'd have already gotten rid of it. If my old Yamaha FG-335 (no solid top,new price in 1976 $200) weren't suffering from age and handling I would choose it hands down over this "Guild". I can only wonder what a real Guild, made in the real Guild factory would sound like. I know what the price tag would look like, but buying a "less expensive model" of a big-name company (like the newer, cheaper Martins) is certainly not the answer. I'm convinced there are NO really good sounding guitars for under $1000.