I remember this being the conventional wisdom. After getting my Sitka Taylor 810 in the 80's I recall playing Engleman topped Taylors through the 90's that sounded warmer and richer and I attributed the sound to that. After years not playing flat tops I picked up this Engleman 910 last year which I love. But with medium strings I am just not hearing compression or breaking down of the top or squashing of volume that I assumed it would have. I play with a 2.0mm pick and can be very heavy handed. Not hearing less volume compared to Adi topped dreads I've recently played. Might it cut through less in a mix? Maybe but again not hearing it.
Last edited by marciero; 01-29-2023 at 06:19 AM.
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