Looking for a Dreadnaught

[williejohnson]

One of the best Dreds I have played in recent years is the Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio but apparently they are getting to be hard to find.

[Montesdad]

Your budget may impact your decision quite a bit.

In any case, do take a serious look at the Huss and Daltons - they are making some very fine guitars and appear to be putting out only +/- 230-250 guitars every year.

http://www.hussanddalton.com
http://unofficialhussanddalton.freef...4a229296173376

[Wasper]

Originally Posted by dagobert

I've had one Alvarez... It was their Jumbo(go figure). Ended up donating that one to s Charity Auction.

After playing numerous and wonderful dreads both in Alberta and Texas(travel for work) I have come to s decision:

No new dread for me I like what I have and won't change at this point.

Still GASing though....maybe I need to revisit the 12 string.

Nice. It's cool to know that your A&L you've had for 15 years is still doing it for you!

I just bought a Simon & Patrick folk guitar this past weekend. I hope that I , too, will love it in 15 years from now like I do at this moment.

Now... as for those 12-string guitars.....

New thread required!!!!

hehehe

[dagobert]

There hopefully will be a NGD thread for a 12 string.

Little nervous on this one though as I would have to order the guitar without having played it first. It would match one of my Jumbos and I' probably be the only one to hve the matched pair.


I hope your S&P will give you years of enjoyment!

[psychojohn]

Starting $1299 CAN you can get a dread that will sound like a 5K guitar but better yet, Ed has made them for those looking for a Martin, Gibson and Taylor tones i.e. He can help you achieve a unique tone and look for your guitar.

https://www.facebook.com/10230809990...745438/?type=1

John

[ahorsewithnonam]

Why no Martin? It's the first thing that comes to mind when someone says dread!

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by ahorsewithnonam

Why no Martin? It's the first thing that comes to mind when someone says dread!

That's probably the reason! With so many alternatives it's good to explore a little without resorting to the usual suspects

[john.westhoff]

Don't know what your budget will be but i've bought a D71 S Gallagher and i'm very happy with it!

[dagobert]

Originally Posted by ahorsewithnonam

Why no Martin? It's the first thing that comes to mind when someone says dread!

I don't like Martin.

[gfa]

Originally Posted by dagobert

Only thing about the Rainsong that would drive me nuts is every little finger print is clearly visible on that beautiful finish. Being a little OCD I would spend as much time cleaning it as playing.

Rainsongs are available in a burst finish that may be less susceptible to showing fingermarks.

[ahorsewithnonam]

Originally Posted by dagobert

I don't like Martin.

Now that's just silly!

[kaos]

Gibson J15. And you should really sit down at a store with the new Martin D-18 if you haven't already ... they are really nice!

[EmperorPo]

My local guitar shop has a Larrivee D-40, it's very nice sounding.

[dagobert]

Originally Posted by kaos

Gibson J15. And you should really sit down at a store with the new Martin D-18 if you haven't already ... they are really nice!

Im going back today to drive a few more models - just cant cure the GAS.


Still not going to try/buy Martin.