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Here's a listing for a used Taylor 512, which was always my favorite model: "Taylor 512, . Here's a nice used Taylor small-body that's very affordable. This one sports an engleman spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and is in perfect playing condition. One ding in the top thats very noticeable keeps the price down, making this one a great deal. Includes it's original hard case. $1,150." Pioneer Music Co. 6000 SE Stark Portland OR 97215 • 503.224.4047 |
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Jim at Trinity has a used Larrivee L-05 that could be had for well under your budget.....call him for the best price!
http://www.trinityguitars.com/steelstr/used/frame.htm
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I like Taylor's Grand Auditorium body shape but if you need to play over one leg for whatever reason the balance is not ideal. It has a big lower bout and a tiny upper bout. Classical posture or standing is fine though and its thinner than it seems so even though the lower bout is about the width of a dread, its way easier to reach around.
Grand Concert size (like the 512 mentioned above) balances nice over one leg because its more symmetrical but you say you want bass and I wouldn't associate any of the x12s with big bass or any of the GCx's. They are super easy to play though - 1 3/4" nuts, fast neck, usually very decent factory setup and the body is tiny so if you are into percussive technique and right hand tapping its like theres nothing in your lap at all. There are a few quirks about some of the x12s though that you may or may not be able to live with. I own a 712 and its not the most hardwearing guitar ever so be careful with it. The other thing is that mines a 1997 model and the neck has a satin finish. Well the satin finish wore off in about a week to a gloss and it keeps doing this. Some other guy mentioned this in a harmony central review and its exactly the same thing that happens with me. I don't know if its a year thing or what but if a glossy neck is going to annoy you then stay away from the x12s from circa 1997 I guess. |
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I had a Larrivee OM-03R, a very good guitar but lacking the bass I wanted. Bought a Martin OM-21 for an all-round guitar last July and have enjoyed it every day. It's got the low end the OM-03R lacked and rich overtones to boot. If a cutaway is a non-negotiable, though, the OM-21 is not.
Hope you the best. Bill |
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IMO Larrivees are great mid-priced guitars. Warmer than a Taylor, brighter than a Martin, not as expensive as a Collings. Very versatile, well built, nice materials, great playability, etc. I've owned a few and they've been my main performing and recording guitars to this point (I play and compose for a living)... |
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I have a Everett Laurel : see here:
http://www.billpillmore.com/Laurel.html
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A big +1 on the Breedlove Pro Series C25 CRH. Brand new they are only a couple hundred more than your budgeted price, and that includes a very very nice hard case. Also, as of October of 2009, they are now completely made in Bend Oregon!!! They sound fantastic for the styles you are seeking to play, and they have super fast and smooth necks. You can easily buy one used but mint condition for well under your price point, or if you can fudge up a little, you can buy one brand new. They were designed for fingerstyle, so do give them a good look! Very Best Regards duff |
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I love the look of that Everett guitar Bill. Those abalone fret markers and logo are class, sounds great too from your recordings. how much you asking?
Thinking about this used C25/CRH Pro for $XXXK or a Stonebridge G-23 CR Stonebridge: Last edited by Fliss; 02-03-2010 at 10:39 AM. Reason: AGF rule number 2 no guitar price discussion, thanks |
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+1 on the Breelove Pro Series C25CR
Great guitars for the money! Like a Taylor 712ce but for half the price. Quote:
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hi i'm not sure if you ever heard of Lakewood guitar? they are hand made in germany i'm selling mine model is M1/32 if you are interested i can send you some pictures i'm asking XXX$ shipped to usa
comes ih a hard shell case Last edited by Fliss; 02-03-2010 at 10:39 AM. Reason: AGF rule number 2 no guitar price discussion, thanks |
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Very Best Regards duff |
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Lowden makes a stunning fingerstyle guitar. I had an L25C that I sold for $X,XXX, so theyre out there used. I'm not a fingerstyle player, so I thought it was more worthy of another player.
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I got a used Lowden 010C off ebay for about that price. Couldn't be happier.
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H jwlt, welcome to the forum, good to have you with us
I think this thread is treading a fine line, because it started out as a request for recommendations, which is fine, but if it turns into a "would like to buy..." it becomes a classified ad, which is fine in our classifieds area which is open to charter members, but not in the general acoustic guitar discussion area. There's also a need to bear in mind our rule of "no guitar price discussion" - it's fine to say you're looking for recommendations within a particular budget, but not to specify a price for a particular guitar. So as long as we stay on the right side of that line, we're good! Fliss |