ideas for mahogany topped guitar

[BT55]

Originally Posted by MartinMan1990

I have discovered my preference for mahogany topped guitars and would like to hear what others suggest test driving for a future purchase. Being that this wood configuration is not as popular as say a spruce, I am only familiar with Taylor's 522 12 fret and Martin's 000-15sm, both of which I really enjoyed and both extremely different in both tone and feel. I know that I want a smaller bodied instrument, preferably being 00 or 000 size. I also know that I would prefer something with 1 3/4 nut width and I am leaning towards a 12 fret although a 14 fret is not completely out of the window. I primarily fingerpick and never use a pick. I will be selling a guitar or two to help fund this but I would like to keep the price below $2500. I would really appreciate any ideas as I have not had the opportunity to play a wide variety. Thanks for the help in advance.

I have a 14 fret all mahogany 520ce Dred and absolutely love it. Picked it up used in MINT condition for half of your budget.

[lowrider]

Steve Denvir is a custom builder, he built this all hog 000;



His guitars are in your price range.

https://www.denvirguitars.com/gallery

Give him a call, he's great to talk to about guitars even if you don't buy from him.

[Rosewood99]

Originally Posted by lowrider

Steve Denvir is a custom builder, he built this all hog 000;



His guitars are in your price range.

https://www.denvirguitars.com/gallery

Give him a call, he's great to talk to about guitars even if you don't buy from him.

Plus one with Steve.

[email4eric]

Here's what I can contribute:

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=340452

Good luck with the hunt!