Best Acoustic Brand? VOTE NOW!
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Gearjoneser
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For tone.....Martin
For playability....Taylor
I went with Martin, although there is no "best" company. I guess you have to play a boatload of good guitars to find one magical one.
I have a D-28 that's great, but there's something I miss about the neck on my old Taylor 510. I'm contemplating selling the D-28 to get one of Taylor's top guitars.
I love all the other boutique acoustics mentioned, but unless I find one for less than $1500, it's outta the question. $1500 is my limit on how much I'll spend on a great used acoustic. So basically, I'm willing to spend $1500 for a $2600 guitar.
There's always a rich guy willing to take a loss! LOL
For tone.....Martin
For playability....Taylor
I went with Martin, although there is no "best" company. I guess you have to play a boatload of good guitars to find one magical one.
I have a D-28 that's great, but there's something I miss about the neck on my old Taylor 510. I'm contemplating selling the D-28 to get one of Taylor's top guitars.
I love all the other boutique acoustics mentioned, but unless I find one for less than $1500, it's outta the question. $1500 is my limit on how much I'll spend on a great used acoustic. So basically, I'm willing to spend $1500 for a $2600 guitar.
There's always a rich guy willing to take a loss! LOL
Sprinter
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I own two acoustics. I have a Martin D-16GT, and a Taylor 514ce. I prefer Martins for straight acoustic playing. When plugged in, I prefer older Taylor's, with a Fishman pickup system. The best sounding acoustic I've played was a Martin D-45V, and with a $9,100 list price it should sound fantastic, and it did!!!!
Sprinter
I own two acoustics. I have a Martin D-16GT, and a Taylor 514ce. I prefer Martins for straight acoustic playing. When plugged in, I prefer older Taylor's, with a Fishman pickup system. The best sounding acoustic I've played was a Martin D-45V, and with a $9,100 list price it should sound fantastic, and it did!!!!
Sprinter
sgstrat
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Same here, and I've been picking up my D-35 for over 33 years now!
That said, there are lots of acoustic guitars out there worthy of loving. My "beater" is a used Seagull S-6 Folk that is a fine fingerstyle instrument, especially considering the price and I still miss my previous beater, a '71 Guild D-25 that was ripped off about a year ago.
lex666 said:
Same here, and I've been picking up my D-35 for over 33 years now!
That said, there are lots of acoustic guitars out there worthy of loving. My "beater" is a used Seagull S-6 Folk that is a fine fingerstyle instrument, especially considering the price and I still miss my previous beater, a '71 Guild D-25 that was ripped off about a year ago.
Fresh_Start
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http://www.bourgeoisguitars.com/
Already had it bookmarked - shop's not that far from my parents' farm. I want one of these but am not worthy:
Chip
CapoFirstFret said:alright, Larrivee was already mentioned so let me mention the ABSOLUTE BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARS YOU CAN BUY!!! They dont' get better than this, but don't take my word for it, check them out!
Bourgeois ..there it is..they're the best..all handmade, the founder still has a hand in every guitar that leaves his shop....
Dana Bourgeois, look him up
http://www.bourgeoisguitars.com/
Already had it bookmarked - shop's not that far from my parents' farm. I want one of these but am not worthy:
Chip
AreUReady2Rock2
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I love my Taylor 310-CE-L4
I love my Taylor 310-CE-L4
NecroPolo
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I'm not into acoustic guitars but last year when I visited Musik Messe, Frankfurt the best guitar (beating every other electric guitars of any type, including solidbody electric guitars for 5K+$$$) I played was a Martin nylon string. Plus, Mr Martin is a rather nice guy. My vote is for Martin.
I'm not into acoustic guitars but last year when I visited Musik Messe, Frankfurt the best guitar (beating every other electric guitars of any type, including solidbody electric guitars for 5K+$$$) I played was a Martin nylon string. Plus, Mr Martin is a rather nice guy. My vote is for Martin.
Re: Best Acoustic Brand? VOTE NOW!
I've got an '87 Takamine EN10C (cedar top and mahog body w/ cutaway). Sounds super sweet. Plays like butter. Unplugged it is slightly thin on the bass, but not so much that you'd call it weak or tinny. The cutaway is very ergodynamic and upper fret access allows me to migrate most of my electric "moves" directly into the same positions on the acoustic. Also, it cuts through really nice, even through a flood of other acoustics playing at the same time.
On stage (plugged in) it can pretty much nail any style/genre that is appropriate to an acoustic sound (country stuff, mellow classic rock, grungy buzz slide blues, tender Zeppelin, etc...). Very quiet electonics. My only complaint here is that the sliders for the EQ and Gain are extremely sensitive, and its hard to adjust in the middle of a song without instantly going way too loud, way too soft, way too trebbly, or way to muddy. It doesn't kill me, but if I had to complain about something...that would be all.
I'm surprised more Takamines aren't being voted for. My own experience whenever I show up at open acoustic jams and campfire sessions (or basically anywhere that there will be at least 4-5 acoustic players present) is that "everyone" always wants to check out my Tak, and I have to petition to get it back. ("ok dude, just one more tune and then can I have it back?")
It gets "so bad" that I believe the proper pronunciation of the brand is not "Tak-uh-meany", but rather "Take-mine"!!!
I've got an '87 Takamine EN10C (cedar top and mahog body w/ cutaway). Sounds super sweet. Plays like butter. Unplugged it is slightly thin on the bass, but not so much that you'd call it weak or tinny. The cutaway is very ergodynamic and upper fret access allows me to migrate most of my electric "moves" directly into the same positions on the acoustic. Also, it cuts through really nice, even through a flood of other acoustics playing at the same time.
On stage (plugged in) it can pretty much nail any style/genre that is appropriate to an acoustic sound (country stuff, mellow classic rock, grungy buzz slide blues, tender Zeppelin, etc...). Very quiet electonics. My only complaint here is that the sliders for the EQ and Gain are extremely sensitive, and its hard to adjust in the middle of a song without instantly going way too loud, way too soft, way too trebbly, or way to muddy. It doesn't kill me, but if I had to complain about something...that would be all.
I'm surprised more Takamines aren't being voted for. My own experience whenever I show up at open acoustic jams and campfire sessions (or basically anywhere that there will be at least 4-5 acoustic players present) is that "everyone" always wants to check out my Tak, and I have to petition to get it back. ("ok dude, just one more tune and then can I have it back?")
It gets "so bad" that I believe the proper pronunciation of the brand is not "Tak-uh-meany", but rather "Take-mine"!!!
strat_master
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oopps forgot about takmine my bad! Ya my uncle has one its a jumbo with a cutaway and i did notice it being a bit thin sounding. My friend told me his buddy had a tak as well and he sold it due to the thin sound, he didnt like it unplugged, but with a good amp is was good.
Its no surprise though that taylor is in the lead. I tried a hihger end martin yesterday and i wasn't that impressed. Myabe its just me though or a bad guitar set up?
oopps forgot about takmine my bad! Ya my uncle has one its a jumbo with a cutaway and i did notice it being a bit thin sounding. My friend told me his buddy had a tak as well and he sold it due to the thin sound, he didnt like it unplugged, but with a good amp is was good.
Its no surprise though that taylor is in the lead. I tried a hihger end martin yesterday and i wasn't that impressed. Myabe its just me though or a bad guitar set up?
LesStrat
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*runs for cover*
Then again, I would LOVE to get my hands on a Charis (gotta love the name). Here is the one my friend Scott received in an endorsement deal:
Bourgeois sounds so...so...so...middle classFresh_Start said:http://www.bourgeoisguitars.com/
Already had it bookmarked - shop's not that far from my parents' farm. I want one of these but am not worthy:
Chip
*runs for cover*
+1Lewguitar said:
Then again, I would LOVE to get my hands on a Charis (gotta love the name). Here is the one my friend Scott received in an endorsement deal:
strat_master
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i wish i got free guitars, through endorsement deals
i wish i got free guitars, through endorsement deals
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
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I voted Martin, for no other reason than the D-15 (all mahogany) is the best acoustic I've ever laid hands on. Honestly, though, all the brands listed make excellent stuff.
I voted Martin, for no other reason than the D-15 (all mahogany) is the best acoustic I've ever laid hands on. Honestly, though, all the brands listed make excellent stuff.
Nite_Maresz_25
on Elm Streetologist
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I played a taylor about 3 weeks about and it was absolutely awesome.
so i voted taylor, never played a martin though.
I played a taylor about 3 weeks about and it was absolutely awesome.
so i voted taylor, never played a martin though.
