Crafter guitar

borocks · Post by **borocks** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:07 pm

I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:10 pm

looks good man. A lefty huh?

sorry but I have to.

http://www.larrivee.com/data/products/g ... M-03RE.htm

borocks · Post by **borocks** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:16 pm

is it good value for money?

GrateDMB21 · Post by **GrateDMB21** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:24 pm

Kahn wrote:looks good man. A lefty huh?

sorry but I have to.

http://www.larrivee.com/data/products/g ... M-03RE.htm

I've never played a Crafter, so I cant tell you if its a good brand or not. I'm going to recommend some great brands in your budget, such as Larrivee, Breedlove (Atlas Series) and Alvarez. The guitar looks amazing, but it depends on the sound. The greatest tone woods in the world can be ruined by an unexperienced luthier.

Andre_GT7 · Post by **Andre_GT7** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:34 am

why the hell would you buy a Breedlove with laminate sides when you can get an all solid Larrivee for little price difference?

brian_ok · Post by **brian_ok** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:56 am

borocks wrote:I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?

Looks great, but honestly, I can't tell you much about it, as I've never heard of the brand. very sexy though.

I have to agree with kahn and andre...pony up another $300, and play top of the line guitars. (Larrivee.)

Andre_GT7 · Post by **Andre_GT7** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:59 am

b_fost wrote:
borocks wrote:I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?
Looks great, but honestly, I can't tell you much about it, as I've never heard of the brand. very sexy though.

I have to agree with kahn and andre...pony up another $300, and play top of the line guitars. (Larrivee.)

bwahahahahhaah

sorry couldnt resist

brian_ok · Post by **brian_ok** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:12 am

Andre_GT7 wrote:
b_fost wrote:
borocks wrote:I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?
Looks great, but honestly, I can't tell you much about it, as I've never heard of the brand. very sexy though.

I have to agree with kahn and andre...pony up another $300, and play top of the line guitars. (Larrivee.)

bwahahahahhaah

sorry couldnt resist

Did I miss something?

hcole · Post by **hcole** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:27 am

borocks wrote:I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?

I'd also recommend Larrivee. I don't know what prices are like in Switzerland but I know that in the US you can get one for around $700. If you were interested in buying from the US I would recommend http://www.guitaradoptions.com as they seem to have the best prices on larrivee's. I have two Larri's and they're great guitars.

EDIT: I looked at that crafter and for $700 you aren't going to be able to get a Larri that has a pickup and cutaway, but I think you would be getting solid wood throughout.

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:45 pm

hcole wrote:
borocks wrote:I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?
I'd also recommend Larrivee. I don't know what prices are like in Switzerland but I know that in the US you can get one for around $700. If you were interested in buying from the US I would recommend http://www.guitaradoptions.com as they seem to have the best prices on larrivee's. I have two Larri's and they're great guitars.

EDIT: I looked at that crafter and for $700 you aren't going to be able to get a Larri that has a pickup and cutaway, but I think you would be getting solid wood throughout.

Every single Larrivee is solid wood

brian_ok · Post by **brian_ok** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:42 pm

b_fost wrote:
Andre_GT7 wrote:
b_fost wrote:
borocks wrote:I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?
Looks great, but honestly, I can't tell you much about it, as I've never heard of the brand. very sexy though.

I have to agree with kahn and andre...pony up another $300, and play top of the line guitars. (Larrivee.)

bwahahahahhaah

sorry couldnt resist

Did I miss something?

hcole · Post by **hcole** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:54 pm

Kahn wrote:
hcole wrote:
borocks wrote:I thought about buying a new acoustic guitar of Crafter. Does anyone have experience with this brand?
They're definitely not top, but I don't really fancy paying more than 700$. So I think the choice might be sensible.

I considered this one:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 30l_n.php3

Advise? Suggestions?
I'd also recommend Larrivee. I don't know what prices are like in Switzerland but I know that in the US you can get one for around $700. If you were interested in buying from the US I would recommend http://www.guitaradoptions.com as they seem to have the best prices on larrivee's. I have two Larri's and they're great guitars.

EDIT: I looked at that crafter and for $700 you aren't going to be able to get a Larri that has a pickup and cutaway, but I think you would be getting solid wood throughout.
Every single Larrivee is solid wood

Yeah, i don't know why I said "I think" in that post. It was early.

jaroben · Post by **jaroben** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:34 pm

I've played a Crafter once, for about ten minutes. I was impressed with the sound and feel. I'm not sure of the model, but it wasn't a cutaway.

Teego Time · Post by **Teego Time** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:04 pm

I own a Crafter...D-6 I believe (it's a $300 dreadnaught)

Good sound for the price, but not nearly as playable as some other guitars. Not bad, but my new $500 Takamine Eg544 is worlds better. The sound out of that thing is amazing compared to my Crafter.

magic2584 · Post by **magic2584** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:51 am

Hey man, I have a crafter, and I love it. Although I do agree with most of the guys here that Larrive's are amazing guitars. My crafter cost me $1000 can. but I felt I was getting a good guitar in terms of features (solid rosewood back/sides, abalone inlay with a pickup & case). It has a really nice sound to it and plays very well. I've also played several larrives and they play & sound amazing.

It's a tough decision, the best scenario would be to play them side by side and then decide.

Good luck.

My Crafter:
http://www.crafterguitars.com/gallery-p ... 038_n.php3

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