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Post by kevina on Apr 16, 2010 14:59:13 GMT -5
Just wondering what other people think about this.
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Post by gasman on Apr 16, 2010 15:47:49 GMT -5
Right now, I have five electrics and one acoustic, so I think that tells you what I like. I love my acoustic, but one is good enough for me. I had it out for three weeks recently and I only played it about three times. Once I bought an electric, I got spoiled by the ease of play and the variety of sounds I could get out of it. If I were to get another guitar, I would get a U.S.A. made electric of some sort (don't have one yet).
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Post by 469roadking on Apr 16, 2010 23:37:17 GMT -5
I'm not sure how that pans out in US dollars but I'm pretty sure I've spent more on each. I will say that a really quality acoustic is a bit costly from the manufacturer. Solid top, sides and back. nice neck ect. And there's not alot of after market upgrades you get to improve on an acoustic. An modest electric can be improved upon dramatically with parts and pieces here and there as long as it has decent basics.
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Post by lesblues on Apr 17, 2010 3:33:01 GMT -5
Electric for me. Mainly because that is what I play the most. But as RK I would probably spend less on the guitar and then upgrade it's bits and pieces.
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Post by urs on Apr 17, 2010 4:34:38 GMT -5
Electric, but that's with a "probably". I guess it depends on how much "more than 1000" we're talking about. Much more: Electric. About 1000+: Acoustic.
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Post by Happy Jack on Apr 17, 2010 10:11:05 GMT -5
Electric every time for me - if I need an acoustic I would rather play an electric through the acoustic simulator on my Korg
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Post by basementrocker on Apr 17, 2010 19:51:13 GMT -5
2 electrics and no acoustics-which allows me to hijack this thread!!! Hey guys I just went looking for an acoustic and the price ranges were crazy. wanted to take home a gibson j-45 but they actually wanted me to pay for it so that was out of the question. wondering if anyone has any ideas on a good quality dreadnaught that wouldn't leave me pennyless.
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Post by pwfirst on Apr 18, 2010 19:03:15 GMT -5
6 electrics and 3 acoustic guitars and I can't imagine not having both. I like the electrics for the lead work I am trying to learn, but for rhythm the acoustic are my favorite for the music I play and you can take it anywhere.
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Post by urs on Apr 19, 2010 6:12:09 GMT -5
basementrocker (& roadking) I dunno, but I strongly suspect that if you don't want to pay for the name and maybe the exoticism of the used woods and stuff there's just no need to pay more than (rough estimation in €) 600-800,-
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Post by 469roadking on Apr 19, 2010 15:55:02 GMT -5
Again, I'm not sure how that pans out in US dollars or what the markets are like across the pond. I have only one acoustic that I like very much and I don't consider it to be of outrageous quality, especially when set next to the Collings and Larrivees of the world. It is a Taylor 710ce with the older Fishman electronics. It has a solid Engleman spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Mahogany neck with ebony board. Its important to understand the the solid woods used in construction are vital to the sound of the instrument. You may be able to find one that sounds good with plywood parts but I'm not aware of any. Even more than with electric IMO the woods make a huge difference. Maple is bright and sparkles and mahogany is warm and rich. ect As the guitar ages and is played, the cells in the wood will open up and the tone gets better and better. Craftsmanship is important also as there is just not alot you can do to one of these suckers with after market parts and a screwdriver. I paid $1700 for this guitar in 2000 and I've never regretted it. I sounds wonderful to me and it records well also. And its not so expensive that I'm afraid to play out with it. The bottom line as with any purchase is, in the end you have to be happy with it. I also play a CIJ Tele as one of my main guitars that is worth not half of the acoustic and is played 10 times more. But I'm happy with it. As I layed my hand on a 57 Les Paul gold top at the guitar show last weekend that was priced at $109,900.00 my investment seems a pittance.
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Post by pwfirst on Apr 28, 2010 13:59:31 GMT -5
The Taylor 710 is a classic Our prise team leader has an older one too. It is out-standing for both struming and picking action. I have always thought the Martins were for hard struming and beating and taylors were best played a litlle lighter and have very bright but warm mid tones. It will only get better with age. When I am out shopping for guitars I find that Taylors are very equal and perdictable with sound while Martins are not as consistant, some are great and some are ok. You have a long term keeper on your hands
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