Help me pick out a guitar

Speenis · Unread post by **Speenis** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:28 pm

I'll admit, a lot of the money you spend on a Taylor is for the playability. They just feel like butter in your hands, but tend to have a brighter tone. Martins have a deeper, fuller sound IMO. The only reason I'd pick a Taylor over a Martin is for the playability, they both sound awesome.

Anyhoo, I'd play as many guitars in your price range as possible. Depending on where you live, I'd check out at least 3-4 guitar shops in the area and play every acoustic they have. Besides Taylor and Martin I'd check out...

Takamine
Larrivee
Seagull
Guild

Kahn · Unread post by **Kahn** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:34 pm

Guilds are nice but they get real expensive

CWMCALL · Unread post by **CWMCALL** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:45 am

Kahn wrote:Ive also heard great things about the EPI Masterbuilt series. They might be out of your price range, but Gibson acoustics are amazing as well.

I have an Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500R and I find myself playing it almost as much as my Martin and my Taylor...I think I paid about $550 for mine. It sounds great.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=518109

MountainDewser · Unread post by **MountainDewser** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:37 am

Speenis wrote:I'll admit, a lot of the money you spend on a Taylor is for the playability. They just feel like butter in your hands, but tend to have a brighter tone. Martins have a deeper, fuller sound IMO. The only reason I'd pick a Taylor over a Martin is for the playability, they both sound awesome.

Anyhoo, I'd play as many guitars in your price range as possible. Depending on where you live, I'd check out at least 3-4 guitar shops in the area and play every acoustic they have. Besides Taylor and Martin I'd check out...

Takamine
Larrivee
Seagull
Guild

Coldchillin · Unread post by **Coldchillin** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:44 am

I recommend Takamine, Larrivee, and Breedlove.

iha · Unread post by **iha** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:26 pm

hmmm, never heard of Breedlove

Kahn · Unread post by **Kahn** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:03 pm

Breedloves are nice guitars, but they are really heavy. I dont think I could use on for a gig, my back would break

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:10 pm

Kahn wrote:Breedloves are nice guitars, but they are really heavy. I dont think I could use on for a gig, my back would break

you a manly man aint cha?

larrivee is my personal taste and most certainly what i would get if i were you. you need to find what matches your playing style.

Coldchillin · Unread post by **Coldchillin** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:07 pm

Play a Breedlove though. Funny looking to some, but a goooooood sound.

myxomatosis · Unread post by **myxomatosis** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:50 am

this one looks nice

this one doesn't:

Coldchillin · Unread post by **Coldchillin** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:58 am

Yeah, it depends. Definitely play one whether you buy it or not. They sound great.

MountainDewser · Unread post by **MountainDewser** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:25 am

taylors are more for the electric consumate guitrarist not for a piece of shit player who doesnt know shit. plus im drun kmuahaha fuck

a1075dd63aa12 · Unread post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:27 am

MountainDewser wrote:taylors are more for the electric consumate guitrarist not for a piece of shit player who doesnt know shit. plus im drun kmuahaha fuck

eloquently put

iha · Unread post by **iha** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:38 am

if i want to play this thing unplugged, should i get one with out a pick up (would that sound better?) or does it matter?

Speenis · Unread post by **Speenis** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:10 am

If you want to just play it unplugged, a dreadnought-shaped guitar without a cutaway will have the fullest sound...but if you want to be able to solo I'd get a cutaway

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