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Every time I think acoustics are too expensive I go shopping for a custom built classical guitar. Suddenly, all my other guitar wants seem reasonable.
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Spot on. As a fingerstyle player at home and with a very light playing style, my guitars would be way off the needs of a gigging bluegrasser or singer/strummer. And vice versa. We are all so fortunate that we have a wide variety of fine guitars to choose from and at a wide range of price points. |
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Beyond the 3-4k range I feel like I'm paying for things I don't appreciate. Just give me good tone and feel, something that inspires me when I hear it. Definitely don't need a $7k guitar to find that. As usual, YMMV.
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2022 Martin 000-18 2022 Martin HD12-28 2022 Martin HD-28 2022 Gibson J-45 Standard 2022 Taylor American Dream AD27 Mahogany 2007 Breedlove AC250/SM-12 2006 Breedlove AD20/SR Plus 2003 Martin 000C-16SGTNE 2000 Taylor 410ce 1990 Martin Shenandoah (< 1990 a bunch of great old Yamahas I lost track of) My music: https://pro.soundclick.com/dannybowman |
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Hi, it's not "just" the top - it is just that there is a little more love for the later, plainer one.
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The cost of things?
Past a certain price point, you start to approach commissioned guitar territory. I realized that the "catch and release" system was no longer working to my advantage, and it was time to commission a guitar specific to my ergonomic needs and wants. It wasn't cheap but much cheaper than the combined cost of the guitars stored on the walls, closets, garage, etc. I sold it all and commissioned my first guitar. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. The cost of things? My homeowner's insurance just went up 750% from last year. Tommy |
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A well-made, properly-set-up, great-handling, fine-sounding guitar is a gigging tool. Very satisfying to me and entertaining for others.
On the flip side, while I appreciate beauty, craftsmanship, prestige and uniqueness, I see prices spiraling vertically like a Strike Eagle in full afterburner. Climbing through a certain "altitude," it quickly becomes a matter of diminishing returns - for me anyway. YMMV. Last edited by tinnitus; 05-15-2024 at 06:52 PM. |
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Yes, but 'significant' is relative. Some of us will pay a good bit extra for that Tone that can't be found anywhere else. But of course even among luthier-built instruments, some do this better than others and their higher prices reflect that. 'Very expensive and very nice' are both relative terms. Remember, the market decides the cost; the buyer decides the value. . Last edited by jmagill; 05-17-2024 at 04:55 PM. |
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Truer words were never spoken.
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I truly appreciate everything about Collings guitars. I ended up with three Collings and two of Bill’s vintage cases as well as a Martin in 2020. I realized that I had a lot of money tied up in boutique guitars when I am more of a jeans and t-shirt guy. I am now much happier, on several levels, with my $2700 D18GE than I was with my $6K baked D1T.
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I recently obtained a Huss and Dalton - that previously I would have considered out of my budget.
I traded two Martins to get it, a Custom Shop and a UK special (Westside Custom). Don't get me wrong, both great guitars, but I never reached for them, I'd always pick up my OM21 or my 000-17. The H&D is another step up in build quality. I can't say that it's a better sound - it's definitely different to the 'Martin' sound, which is one reason I wanted it. Plays beautifully, feels close enough with neck profiles etc that I don't have to work to swap between guitars. Is it worth that much more? Probably not... Am I glad/proud to own it - definitely! I also take it to the acoustic nights/open mics I attend - they're quiet, I keep it to hand... I treat guitars as instruments to be used (and I make sure they're fully insured) rather than museum pieces to be looked at. I figure if you can afford something, whether by cash or trade, and you want it - then go for it. I think you have to work out whether what you gain is more than what you lose, and that's a very personal thing. Some might think me mad for the trade I did, but I'm happy with a slightly smaller stable, and I pick all three up equally now, so that's good. I'm not advocating for going over budget or anything like that!
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My guitars : Huss and Dalton 00-SP Martin OM21 Martin 000-17SM Sigma SDM-18S Naylor 'Spered Evel' custom made |
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Quite agree. I have one in that range that inspires me. Looking for number two. GAS has a way of distorting inspiration.
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I have a 000-42 that I love and I play it a lot. I also have a Guild MA240 that I play a lot as well. 1 $5000 guitar and 1 $500 guitar. And they are both fun to play and I play both of them a lot. The Martin is a much nicer guitar no doubt that Guild is just a fun little blues box.
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