Looking for my first composite
I am looking at getting my first composite. I play lightly braced OM sized guitars (Taylor 912 and Martin OM-42). I like the Martin low profile neck and the PA neck and the Taylor neck profile. I want similar scale to my Martins and Taylor's.
What OM or smaller body from each manufacturer would you recommend? Thanks |
I think you need to play a Rainsong WS1000. The neck profile would be the N1 which I think will be difficult to test drive locally, they seem to put the thicker N2 with the truss rod in everything now. The N1 would not have a truss rod. The OM1000 would the next body size smaller if the WS1000 seems to big.
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For smaller bodies and for ergonomics, i recommend : 1) Composite Acoustics' Xi-Performer 2) Blackbird Guitar's Super OM 2.0 3) Emerald Guitars' X20-OS Haven't tried the other smaller-sized guitars yet (yes, there are "many many") How about you pop by MacNichol's Guitar forum ? They provide road-trips for guitars try-outs (a small fees is for the transportation cost to your residences) Recall the CA Xi and the Blackbird Lucky 13 are currently on a road-trip now... |
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thanks for the responses. Why neck and body... Being my first composite and owning several other guitars I want a guitar that I can leave at a remote location with less than optimum conditions. I would like scale and neck to be similar to what I am accustomed to.
I keep my action super low. Lower than any stock Taylor and hope to be able to do so with a carbon. Truss rods may not be needed but wanted for setup. |
I have my action SUPER low on my RainSong Shorty, and appreciate having a truss rod. Just a fantastic guitar!
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Thanks for the help:)
If I did get an N1 neck would you say they are consistent? If I lower the saddle a bit will it get results? Is the neck fairly straight or relieved? |
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Oh, and the neck is rock solid. |
Thanks for the help, I will be looking into a RAINSONG with the N1
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Got a Rainsong that has one of Michael's bone bridges, and it is very nice. I just saw a used Rainsong 12 string with a N1 equivalent, and the relief was dead on.
Steve |
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Go play a blackbird Super OM. It's in a class by itself, and I think that'll be pretty clear once you play one.
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