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Interesting question...If you have not already done so, try trimming the nails on your right hand ( if you play right handed) and play with the flesh part of your fingertips. This will take the edge off of the sound. Some prefer this ; it does seem to give satisfying chunky sound.
Also the Seagull S6 seems to have good low end response, the cedar top seems to give this influence to all the strings. If I wanted the sound you discuss, I would use medium gauge strings if you can get comfortable with them. Many times they do produce a more "solid" sound, but this will vary with the guitar. Random |
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The advice from Joel "It's not the guitar it's you" is pointless. The guitar DOES make a big difference. I kind of agree with the couple of posters who have suggestes Rosewood and Cedar. My Taylor 714ce is that combination. My rosewood/spruce larrivee is "brighter". One poster suggested mahogany/spruce. My experience with hog/spruce (and i've played a LOT of those) makes me believe that you will probably be disappointed. Not that they don't produce a great sound, but from your posts, I don't think it is a sound that will suit you at all.
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The body wood affects overtones and such, slightly, but the strings and player's technique are what makes it "bright" or not. Play your cedar/rosewood guitar with a thin pick and 80/20 strings. It won't be warm.
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As a Seagull lover, I agree that they will probably all be a bit brighter than you are looking for. Although they do have a wonderful tone of their own. Of course, as several posters have mentioned, all this is just us spending your money. You gotta get these babies on your lap and listen to them. One wonderful tip I was given some time ago is to also have someone else play the guitar for you. A guitar sounds a lot different from the "other side," and that's how the world hears it. - mike
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I would try out an OM or 000 model Martin with Rosewood back and sides and see how you like it. From what you described I think you will be happy. I think Taylor guitars tend to be on the brighter side.
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What guitars have you owned/played? You don't mention which guitars you are talking about.
I would agree that you should look at cedar top guitars. In addition to rosewood b/s, mahogany b/s can yield a nice and warm full sound with a nice open sounding bass. I like the Taylor 314 for all around versatility without too much brightness. I am also VERY sensitive to overly-bright guitars.
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Mahogany back, sides, AND top!
Try different brands and sizes. Martin may have the sound you are looking for, including some growl in the bass. Happy shopping. |
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This is a very good suggestion.
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i don't think its a "folly" to recommend a specific guitar. I think recommending a specific guitar might actually be a good way to help this guy out.
If you are used to dreadnoughts, I'd suggest the Santa Cruz D/PW. Very warm yet sweet; aggressive, yet sensitive Also, as aforementioned, the martin d-35 is a growler. might wanna check that out too. |
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My J-45 is not very bright. It warm and woody sounding. Has the Gibson "clunk". Just a thought.
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Try to find a used Guild D55, some of the older ones had thicker necks.
They are a Rosewood & Sitka Spruce Dred with scalloped, 1/4 inch braces. (Like the Martin D35 unscalloped, and HD-35 scalloped Dreds). These guitars offer a deep,warm, rich tone, but with a great string to string seperation, that also offers a good mid and high tone. The used Guilds can be very affordable. Dale. |
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I love my 34 year old Guild D-55 that I've owned since new, but it's nowhere near as warm as my 2 year old Taylor GS cedar/mahogany. That guitar is warmth personified (guitarified?!) without being muddy and STRONG bass. Just my two cents, but probably worth less than that!
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Well if you're on a $500 and below budget (from the guitars the op has talked about) I'd take a look at a new Guild GAD-25 or a used Martin D-15.
Mahogany tops. Very mellow and compared to spruce topped guitars, the non-wound strings sound muted by comparison. |
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A few ideas
I think Martins are generally a good choice for a more mellow sound. My first choice would be an OM-28V. Other mellow favorites of mine are: 000-15S, 000-28VS, HD-28VS. You might also try a Gibson J-45 if you can find a good one.
Best of luck in your search.
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