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Old 11-28-2009, 04:16 PM
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Default Okay, 2500.00 for a guitar. Which????

New or used, does not matter. I would prefer a smaller builder and would definitely prefer an OM sized box. I play fingerstyle with some light strumming. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

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Old 11-28-2009, 04:38 PM
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http://www.hortonguitars.com



[Edit] FWIW, most people are going to direct you to either the Santa Cruz OM/PW or the Martin OM-28V.
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Old 11-28-2009, 04:48 PM
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CC132 is right...For that price try a Santa Cruz OM/PW in Indian/Sitka...brand new they're not much more than $2500.

Horton is also making really good guitars for that price.

Most small bulders are charging at least 3K these days, you may want to do some research and save a few pennies.



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Old 11-28-2009, 05:15 PM
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Taylor 514ce for fingerstyle hands down.
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Hi Ron,

Here's a beautiful Morgan OM at just under your budget:

http://www.paramountguitars.net/guit...organOMMah.htm

Listen to the sound samples there. Then, go to the Morgan site and learn about the builder, David Iannone.

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Old 11-28-2009, 05:17 PM
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Last time I checked, Steve Saville (SteveS on the AGF) Kevin Clark (KMClark on the AGF) and AGF Sponsors Andy Zimmerman (Lazydog Guitars) and Nehemiah Covey (Covey Acoustics) had base prices that were below or at your price range.

If you can't wait for a build, Nehemiah has an OM for sale on his site

http://www.coveysguitars.com/dread.html

and Steve has a Small Jumbo also for sale on his site

http://saville_guitars.webs.com/availableforsale.htm

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P.S. - there are a bunch of nice guitars in the classifieds (some OMs) that are also priced in your range....lots of choices - Good Luck
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Wow!! I'm tempted to grab that SJ that Steve Saville has myself. If only I had more cash flow.
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Old 11-28-2009, 05:43 PM
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Wow!! I'm tempted to grab that SJ that Steve Saville has myself. If only I had more cash flow.
+1 on that guitar - Very nice instrument. Beautiful finishing work.
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Old 11-28-2009, 06:11 PM
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Wow!! I'm tempted to grab that SJ that Steve Saville has myself. If only I had more cash flow.
Same thought occurred to me when I saw it....but my guitar fund for 2009 is depleted and the 2010 fund may already be oversubscribed with the builds being considered and committed..
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Look at some of the Santa Cruz OMs in that price range.
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Old 11-28-2009, 06:25 PM
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New or used, does not matter. I would prefer a smaller builder and would definitely prefer an OM sized box. I play fingerstyle with some light strumming. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Ron
The AGF Classified have some spectacular deals right now. I'm kind of a Martin fan, so my list is a bit biased:

I love Martin Jubers, especially the mahogany ones. 2 1/4 bridge spacing, Adirondack top, cutaway.
http://69.41.173.82/forums/showthread.php?t=169445

Not a Martin, but I'm a Tony Yamamoto fan too:
http://69.41.173.82/forums/showthread.php?t=169516

The OM-21 is a classic Martin and a bargain. Here's one with some years on it:
http://69.41.173.82/forums/showthread.php?t=168429

Here's one with a gorgeous sunburst finish:
http://69.41.173.82/forums/showthread.php?t=166802

The OM-28V is a very versatile guitar, sensitive enough for fingerstyle, strong enough for flatpicking.

One from the 90s:
http://69.41.173.82/forums/showthread.php?t=168231

One with factory electronics, a low profile neck, and 2 1/4 bridge spacing:
http://69.41.173.82/forums/showthread.php?t=166802

Oooops, just connected with the preference for small builders ... well, these are the guitars that have been making me wish I had room in my stable recently, even if they're mostly factory items. There is a pretty good assortment of small shop instruments in the classifieds as well, and I think you'll generally find better deals on better quality instruments here on AGF than you will on Ebay or most dealers.

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Old 11-28-2009, 06:27 PM
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There's a Collings OM1ss in classifieds for less than that shipped to your door.

Steve! Nice work. Beautiful.
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Old 11-28-2009, 06:29 PM
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2500 on an OM? You have the world at your feet my man. Get one 2-3 owners out, and you'll have a superior bargain.

Names? C'mon, pick one. Bourgeois, Collings, Santa Cruz, Huss &Dalton, etc. 2 or 3 owners out is the trick.
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Old 11-28-2009, 06:43 PM
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Besides the classifieds here, check out the ads at UMGF, the Collings Forum, the Santa Cruz Forum...there are LOTS of nice, well cared for guitars for sale out there right now at that price range.
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Old 11-28-2009, 06:45 PM
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You can get a used boutique guitar at the price. A used Bourgeois OMC or vintage OM is usually around that price... there are so many options out there...
keep an eye on the Classified, there are some really nice guitars at very good prices... I was really gasing for that Yamamoto...
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