acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

[Dru Edwards]

Hey. Generally speaking and all things being equal, if one dreadnaught acoustic guitar has a cutaway and the other does not, will the non-cutaway be louder or have more depth? I tend to think it would add a little but I'm not sure. Again, this is a generalization.

I'm looking at the Breedlove's Atlas series (which are on sale) and I'm curious. Thanks!

 

[Dangerine49]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

Not if it's designed properly. Those Breedlove's are outstanding guitars, BTW.

 

[shawnr]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

Cutaway flat tops used to lose some high end, but the better brands seem to have gotten around that. I wouldn't worry about it in a Breedlove.

 

[Brett Valentine]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

I think each guitar can be judged on its own merits.

 

[Dru Edwards]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

The reason I ask is that there's the Breedlove AD25/SR Plus model (which is a dreadnaught cutaway with electronics) and the AD20/SR Plus which has no cutaway and no electronics ... and is actually $50 more. I don't care if the guitar isn't an acoustic/electric because I already have a Taylor 314ce.

 

[ZoSo0789]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

I don't like cutaway acoustics because they always feel like they're missing something tonal wise. I played a cutaway (of soemthing, can't quite remember) that felt like a gigantic black hole in the EQ spectrum

Anyways, those Breeloves whoop arse, buy it anyways. You CANNOT go wrong with a Breedlove

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

Martin invented Dreadnaughts for a reason, the bigger body gives a louder, more robust tone when compared to an orchestra model. This leads me to think that a non-cutaway model (with a bigger soundbox and a larger vibrating surface) will be louder and have more bass response than a cutaway guitar.

 

[Brett Valentine]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

I'd say play 'em both, and have someone else play them both. Buy the one you like the sound of more.

If you don't need the cutaway, get the non-cutaway. If you can get a chance to try other Breedlove cutaways before you decide, try that.

 

[Dru Edwards]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

Martin invented Dreadnaughts for a reason, the bigger body gives a louder, more robust tone when compared to an orchestra model. This leads me to think that a non-cutaway model (with a bigger soundbox and a larger vibrating surface) will be louder and have more bass response than a cutaway guitar.

That's my thoughts exactly. Larger surface, bigger sound. I've tried them the past couple of days but it can be very difficult to compare when playing a guitar with dead strings. Thanks for the help.

 

[Aceman]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

As always - if it feels good, and sounds good, it is good. Let your hands and ears decide. I bet we could find one of each that you loved and one of each that you wouldn't pay 10 bucks for!

My question regarding the cut - How often do you get your Al Di on? Do you really need a cut. If not I'd say don't just for the symmetry factor on the top.

 

[Dru Edwards]

Re: acoustic cutaway vs non-cutaway.

As always - if it feels good, and sounds good, it is good. Let your hands and ears decide. I bet we could find one of each that you loved and one of each that you wouldn't pay 10 bucks for!

My question regarding the cut - How often do you get your Al Di on? Do you really need a cut. If not I'd say don't just for the symmetry factor on the top.

I have a Taylor 314ce which is an acoustic/electric with cutaway (which I love). I spend my work week on the road so I want another guitar to keep on the road. Since I already have a a/e with cutaway I'm looking for a full dread just so I have something a little "different".

I agree with your point about playing each one, which I have the past couple of days. I won't go with one of any style if it doesn't feel right in my hands.