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11-23-2014, 04:28 PM
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Let's talk Hog.
I have never owned a Mahogany guitar, but really love most that I've played. What makers/models are really killing it with their mahogany dreads? I just don't have a lot of knowledge on this, but I have suspicions. Thanks!
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11-23-2014, 04:30 PM
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I used to have a 1953 Martin 00-17 that was very cool. Liked it a lot but it I needed an electric to gig with so it went to a new home.
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11-23-2014, 04:31 PM
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Hi Dave. When I think mahogany dread I think Martin D-18. I'm not sure if you're talking about all mahogany or back/sides mahogany.
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11-23-2014, 04:33 PM
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Santa Cruz, to me, has a way of making their new Mahogany guitars sound like they are already 40 years old. I've played a few hog dreads of theirs and I really dug 'em. Especially the Vintage Artist series.
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Bill Gennaro "Accept your lot, whatever it may be, in ultimate humbleness. Accept in humbleness what you are, not as grounds for regret but as a living challenge."
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11-23-2014, 04:34 PM
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my two mahogany guitars are my 0015m and 00018ge. both have their place! yes, neither are dreads but they are still great! ha!
play music!
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11-23-2014, 04:49 PM
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In current/recent production, I'd take a hard look at D-18 Authentics. Old D-18's aren't half bad either.
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11-23-2014, 04:58 PM
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The new 2012 revamped D-18 is great! It has forward shifted braces, 1 3/4" nut width, and a very comfortable performing artist taper to the neck. It really sounds great. I've owned one since the revamped edition came out.
I also just recently bought used a Huss and Dalton TDM with a red spruce top that is outstanding. I don't think I'd part with either one. Debbie
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11-23-2014, 05:29 PM
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The term "warm" has been used to describe both tonewoods, but with different meanings. "Warm" for rosewood indicates a nice overtone content. Mahogany offers fewer overtones. "Warm" for Mahogany indicates a more "airy" and "woody" vibe. Rosewood is said to be more "glassy" or "metallic" sounding. Once again, these are generalities not written in stone. Hope this helps.
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11-23-2014, 05:30 PM
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I am a hog guy. I have a hog Martin S1 Uke, hog gretsch boxcar resonator, a gibson southern jumbo, a gibson lg2, and several all hog Martin 15 series.
A mahogany top is generally more warm and mellow than a spruce top. With regard to hog back and sides versus rosewood... I find rosewood more lush, and mahogany more direct and clear. If you get a dread with spruce over hog, do not expect it to be warmer than your rosewood dreads. Expect it maybe to be more crisp.
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i got tired of updating my guitars.
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11-23-2014, 05:30 PM
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Gotta go with the D18! Quintessential mahogany backed dread IMHO. The new ones are incredible too! I played my custom up against an Authentic D18 a few weeks ago, and it was right there. No lie. Love me some D18!
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