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Originally Posted by Nomisthornhill
I went to play a couple of these badboys the other day and they blew me away, I've never played anything like these before, I'm looking to get the A30, they didn't have this particular model at the shop, has any1 played this before and how does it compare to other high end American and European acoustis.
Many Thanks
Simon
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Hi Simon, and welcome to the forum. Lots and lots of good people here who share your passion and enthusiasm for acoustic guitars.
You are surely not alone in appreciating the work of Dermot McIlroy! There are several of us who've developed a strong attachment to the McIlroy instruments.
The A30 model would be spruce top, rosewood back and sides. I've not played that one, but have heard a number of outstanding sound clips, including this from Gabriele Possenti:
http://mcilroyguitars.de/index.php?o...d=41&Itemid=44
What shop were you sampling McIlroys at? What particular models did they have? My own preference is for cedar tops, but I believe that Dermot himself plays a spruce model.
Bottom line is, you won't easily go wrong with any McIlroy.
Feel free to ask any specific questions. Glad to help.
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