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Acoustic guitar players: What is your favorite brand?
Posted on 3/4/16 at 9:42 am
Posted on 3/4/16 at 9:42 am
I've posted this before, but now more detailed.
I'm ate up with it now.
Been in every houston guitar shop. Bought a BlueRidge but have sense been strumming Martins to justify my BlueRidge purchase. Namely finding old and new D-28's to strum. The guitar I bought is close?? Certainly close enough for the 2000-2200 dollar price difference.
Westheimer Guitar Center has a TON of Gibson Acoustics. I've found I love them. I am just not a Taylor fan. Not pleasing to my ear.
Just found that I love Gibsons and find them similar to Martin. Wondered how many more Gibson fan or owners were on here? J-35, J-45, Hummingbird, etc.... Let me know if I am missing one.
I'm ate up with it now.
Been in every houston guitar shop. Bought a BlueRidge but have sense been strumming Martins to justify my BlueRidge purchase. Namely finding old and new D-28's to strum. The guitar I bought is close?? Certainly close enough for the 2000-2200 dollar price difference.
Westheimer Guitar Center has a TON of Gibson Acoustics. I've found I love them. I am just not a Taylor fan. Not pleasing to my ear.
Just found that I love Gibsons and find them similar to Martin. Wondered how many more Gibson fan or owners were on here? J-35, J-45, Hummingbird, etc.... Let me know if I am missing one.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 9:52 am to LSU alum wannabe
I'm a sucker for the Westerly, RI built Guilds. The very best sounding guitar I ever owned was a 1999 DV-52. That's just your standard rosewood/spruce tonewoods. I've never played anything that resonated so deeply, without being boomy/boxy. The sound was rich, and projection was more than sufficient. I miss that guitar, although I never play acoustics anymore aside from classical.
This post was edited on 3/4/16 at 9:53 am
Posted on 3/4/16 at 10:02 am to Meursault
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RI built Guilds.
Hard to put hands on one though. I've only seen one cheapy Chinese made Guild. It sounded fine.
My BlueRidge is Chinese but it is made as a straight up copy of a Martin, and they do a good job.
I just enjoy the options with Gibsons. I believe some have Maple necks. I'm a sucker for the look and sound of lighter woods in the body/back and neck of guitars. Always gravitate toward them. Like a woman to shiny things.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 10:31 am to LSU alum wannabe
I love my Taylor 414.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 10:37 am to LSU alum wannabe
Nearly all of my acoustic playing is fingerstyle so I really like the Taylor Grand Concert shapes. I have a 612ce, which is all maple with a torrefied Sitka spruce top. Normally maple guitars are too bright for me but this one isn't like that. Supposedly has to do with how they constructed the bracing for it.
My other acoustic that I use for strumming is an Alvarez-Yairi DY-59 from about 1987. Brazilian rosewood back and sides and Sitka spruce top. It's a pretty decent guitar for the money but it's not ideal for fingerstyle, which is why I bought the Taylor.
My other acoustic that I use for strumming is an Alvarez-Yairi DY-59 from about 1987. Brazilian rosewood back and sides and Sitka spruce top. It's a pretty decent guitar for the money but it's not ideal for fingerstyle, which is why I bought the Taylor.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 11:45 am to LSU alum wannabe
I've got a Martin D-41 that I love. Also, those Taylors are ideal for plugging in (I love the 414ce as well).
If someone else is buying, I'd love to get a Collings orchestra model or smaller body acoustic.
If someone else is buying, I'd love to get a Collings orchestra model or smaller body acoustic.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 11:59 am to drockw1
If you're spending less than 2k you really can't go wrong with a Taylor. Mine isn't ultra high end (210ce) but I absolutely love that guitar. I couldn't find anything that played as well as that does for the same price range. If we are getting into the really expensive stuff there are obviously tons of great options.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 1:30 pm to drockw1
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I've got a Martin D-41 that I love
Yeah. I see how one could feel that way toward a D-41.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 1:40 pm to LSU alum wannabe
got a taylor 616 that I dig
love the low end sound
love the low end sound
Posted on 3/4/16 at 1:48 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I've got a Taylor and Martin and the Martin is just unbeatable in my opinion. It's an HD model, so the sound hole is larger than most and allows the sound to resonate. It's hands down my favorite guitar I own.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 2:17 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I have a Westerly made Guild I love and I've liked a lot of the Martins I've played. I've never been a fan of Gibsons, but my brother swore by the Hummingbird he played when he was on tour. Washburn also makes some really nice acoustics for the money.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 3:40 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I would go with Taylor or Martin. I purchased a Martin D16GT (Gloss Top) about 2 years ago. Love it. It's probably the cheapest solid wood guitar, hand made in the USA. Retails around 1,400-1,600. I paid right at 1K with a hard case.
If I could do it again I would probably pay the extra 2-300 and get the rosewood instead of the mahogany.
If I could do it again I would probably pay the extra 2-300 and get the rosewood instead of the mahogany.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 3:59 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Taylor
Yamaha
Ovation (U.S. made Ovations are underrated, IMHO, especially their acoustic-electrics.)
ETA: And Westerly Guilds -
Yamaha
Ovation (U.S. made Ovations are underrated, IMHO, especially their acoustic-electrics.)
ETA: And Westerly Guilds -
This post was edited on 3/4/16 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 3/4/16 at 4:38 pm to Ace Midnight
I'm a Taylor guy, but since the OP isn't I won't go there.
If you like the deeper Martin sound, but don't have the $ for a nicer solid wood model, take a look at Eastman.
They're made in China, but in this case MIC is a good thing. Among other things, Eastman brought in a top luthier from New York to show them how to design quality guitars, back when they started making them in the late 80's or early 90's. Prior to that the company was a maker of violins and cellos.
Anyway, I've got an Eastman 10D dreadnaught, cost me about $1100. I've listened to it compared to a $3K Martin, and the Martin sounded richer, deeper. But for 1/3 the $ my Eastman gives me a good deal of the darker Martin sound, especially compared to my Taylors.
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Bottom/Sides: Mahogany
Incidentally, Eastman has an excellent reputation for price/quality/value.
Check 'em out if you're interested.
If you like the deeper Martin sound, but don't have the $ for a nicer solid wood model, take a look at Eastman.
They're made in China, but in this case MIC is a good thing. Among other things, Eastman brought in a top luthier from New York to show them how to design quality guitars, back when they started making them in the late 80's or early 90's. Prior to that the company was a maker of violins and cellos.
Anyway, I've got an Eastman 10D dreadnaught, cost me about $1100. I've listened to it compared to a $3K Martin, and the Martin sounded richer, deeper. But for 1/3 the $ my Eastman gives me a good deal of the darker Martin sound, especially compared to my Taylors.
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Bottom/Sides: Mahogany
Incidentally, Eastman has an excellent reputation for price/quality/value.
Check 'em out if you're interested.
This post was edited on 3/4/16 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 3/4/16 at 5:25 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I got a Gretsch Rancher Falcon a year ago and I love it.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 6:03 pm to Carson123987
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I use Taylor. 310CE
310e player here. Plus 356e 12-string and 110 for playing in the park, etc.
I was playing in the park last weekend and met a lady whose husband just bought her a Taylor Mini to learn on. She looked to be about 50. You go girl!
Like someone else wrote, you can't beat Taylors in the under $2K range.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 6:24 pm to Mars duMorgue
I play a custom Martin that fits perfectly with the music I write, which is kind of dark and moody. My dad plays a Taylor 816 and my mom a Taylor 414, both of which are awesome guitars. I brought the 816 to the studio one day, and let me tell you, it sounded like pure Heaven on the tracks I used it on!
Posted on 3/4/16 at 7:04 pm to Mars duMorgue
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I'm a Taylor guy, but since the OP isn't I won't go there.
You can.
A 210 is the first "quality" guitar that I ever strummed. It belongs to my "guitar buddy" who is obviously a Taylor guy. His was a 2010 I believe. Said whatever year was one of the last that was solid I believe. I believe he said that now 210's have something that is a laminate? It's a great guitar. All natural matte finish. First strum and you knew it was not an old wall hanger.
But since shopping for my own I just find the "bright" sound that is a Taylor is not as pleasing as a Martin. But people on here are correct that when spending 1000-1500 Taylor is the way to go.
Posted on 3/4/16 at 7:12 pm to Mars duMorgue
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e $ for a nicer solid wood model, take a look at Eastman.
They're made in China, but in this case MIC is a good thing. Among other things, Eastman brought in a top luthier from New York to show them how to design quality guitars, back when they started making them in the late 80's or early 90's. Prior to that the company was a maker of violins and cellos.
Same maker as Blue Ridge? Saga music? Sound similar if not. Known for violins etc. I bought a BR 160 for $399 used at guitar center and love it. They had a vintage 1980ish D28 there too and they were similar enough to make me buy the BR160.
$399 for all solid spruce and rosewood? Couldn't leave it there.
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