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Personally, Breedlove's my brand, but to me it's because they sound a little 'broody.' People often say Breedlove is 'between' Taylor and Martin in sound... I think I know what they mean, but I don't know, I think that's an oversimplification, as though these qualities exist on a line. I wouldn't characterize Martins as 'more broody,' as though on a line. They have a nice, rich voice, which I prefer over Taylors, but they don't possess that 'broody' character I enjoy in a Breedlove. Taylor's have a lot of character - that super cheerful morning person who has WAY too much energy and you want to strangle every time you see them. I acknowledge Taylor's as a great instrument, but I always feel like I have to clean off the glitter from my shoulders after playing one - I'm not a 13 year old girl or a stripper, so glitter is NOT cool to me. |
My understanding is that Mr. Breedlove worked for Taylor for a number of years, so I would think his guitars might be somewhat similar to Taylor guitars.
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Some also use that point to state that 'middle' theory, that Taylor, Breedlove and Martins are on a kind of line tone wise. Sorry, I don't hear that at all. But I do admit that all three are very tempting choices, and wouldn't really feel bad if I owned any of them... just that the Taylor sound is the least favorite of the three because of the same trait many enjoy. I love that description from a previous poster *Shimmery* That is exactly how I'd describe it. I get why some people like it, and I admit it is compelling in it's own way. But I like sad, broody songs, so it just doesn't fit my style of play, and I confess to a bit of hyperbole in my description about Taylor guitars ;-). |
I am a Breedlove fan from 1993. I think I own 8 now. :-) 7 Masterclass and one S series. Woods I have range from IRW to Maple to Tree Mahogany and Stripped Ebony.
They are awesome guitars. That Oregon seems like a great value. All made in Bend! Got to love that. |
I own an Oregon concert sunburst and a OF Quartz mando. Yes, I love them, too, and I love that aspect of the Oregon series exactly!
The original poster, though got some crazy rare version of the Oregon Series for a crazy price. If he has second thoughts he can always sell it to me to recoup his money |
My thoughts exactly with OP. I Love Martin and Taylor. But A little less for Taylor due to its shimmery voice. But however, after trying many many guitars at GC only a few spoke to me. Breedlove Oregon and the Taylor 814ce. I mean...easy choice right? its either $1500 or $4000. Its really a no brainer. And to make it a sweeter deal, I got a new one coming in this Friday for 1100 shipped out the door brand new. Its really underrated in my opinion.
Really weird though how the build for burst version of Oregon and the original Oregon is virtually the same, yet they sound so different. The Oregon is no doubt a bit brighter and the burst a bit stronger in the lower end. Both very bassy though. Just love that voice. This is for me. I will buy another Oregon when I have the money. |
We have two
I have an Oregon, no cutaway, OM size, spruce over myrtle. It has a very pleasant tone. My wife just bought the all myrtle parlor. We played it against two Bedell parlor so that cost about 1000 more. Sometimes ones ear can deceive, so after we took the Breedlove home we still went back the next day to give the Bedells (rosewood and mahogany models) a second chance at our money. We liked he all myrtle voice for finger style. Of course a small guitar is meant for finger or gentler play, but the orchestra is also at its best this way. We love our Oregons. But if you want more oomph, then I'd have another guitar in the collection.
But the Oregons are favorites in our living room. Nothing wrong with myrtle. It is an unusual and beautiful wood, and if it is readily available in the USA and sustainable, then Breedlove is ahead of the curve. |
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