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$3000 for a new guitar, what do you buy and why?
I'm curious and just might be in this situation soon.
I just sold a guitar (D41) and have been doing some saving. I'm thinking a Martin D42 or Taylor 914c. I'm leaning towards the dred. Any thoughts? |
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914c all the way
(no, i'm not biased....)
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I'd get a Martin D41 or 42 this time around. I've also been thinking lately of geting back into electric. Haven't owned an electric guitar in almost 30 years, but I think its time to change that.
Rick (if I could spend $6-$7000 I'd get a Liberty Tree.) |
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Re: $3000 for a new guitar, what do you buy and why?
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The 614 and 914 will sound very different because of the maple on the 614. I played a 614 and 914 at a store the other day and was surprised how different they were. It was the first time I'd noticed so much difference between a 614 and other models; not sure if it was the particular guitars, or what.... The 614 was so bright....that the 914 when first played sounded rather muddy....it took a minute or two to adjust to the sound. But I have to say; I liked both. It just depends upon the kind of music you play and what you like.
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I am pretty much in this exact position. Bearing in mind I have not played the models you mentioned, & for me, I have to see & play the guitar before I buy it (no LD deals for me...)
I'm leaning towards a Collings D2H (herringbone dred, indian rosewood), or a similar Huss & Dalton D-RH, or the H&D MJ (mini? modified? jumbo). The MJ was really nice. Have not tried any high end Martins as yet, I'm not entirely sure I want a Martin, though intially a Martin style D was what I though I was after. Except for the fact I keep getting drawn to modified jumbos... EG, I just played a Goodall Concert Jumbo, Sitka with Macassar Ebony ... custom ordered by the dealer for himself, but he wound up tying $$ into other axes & has to sell it. Holy moly what a guitar! It's well over $4K though, but I'm a-makin' the OT these days, & this thing is flatout amazing... so I'm seriously going HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM <pant sweat> I'm finding one is in a troublesome spot looking in the $3K range... w/ that dollar in mind, some of those custom builders are just over the horizon... |
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For $3000, I'd be trying to find a Goodall. Of course, that suits my ears and the stuff I play. Given that you're interested in Martin, and like dreads, I'm guessing that you might be flatpicking a bit. If so, I'd look really hard at a Collings (probably the D2H as someone else suggested). It is, to me, everything a Martin ought to be - and more.
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I LOVE COLLINGS GUITARS!
I would recomend them to anybody, they beat just about e everything in their price range. I may be a little biased to because they are made about an hour and 1/2 from where I live: Austin, Tx., everything made in tx is better, just look at me! Truthfully, Collings are great guitars.
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I have to agree with architex, if you like dreads you need to look at Collings they are spot on your price break and for a little more you can get one with Adoriondike spruce on the top which is very desirable in a dread. I had a friend bought a very plain looking one with mahogany and Adoriondike top and it looked very simple and plain but man it was a tone cannon. He had about 3 or so in it.
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914ces L1 (Cindy). No question.
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RE: $3k Guitar
beach bob beat me to it. I was going to say a Huss and Dalton DRH or Collings D2H.
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Breedlove C25
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If it's just between the D42 and the 914ce...I'd go for the D42. Eventhough your 614 is going to sound different than a 914...it's still a Taylor sound. It's like buying two corvettes only slightly different engines and a different color. The Martin as you know gives you a completely different sound.
I have a x14 and a Martin HD28v. (which as you know is the same as far as structure is concerned.) I appreciate having two completley different guitar qualities. If you are considering other dreads...then the Collings and Huss and Dalton have to be considered. If you're looking for a guitar more like the 914 ....I'd find a used Goodall RCJ under the $3,000 mark and now you've REALLY got something.... If I didn't own a 614, and wanted a Taylor the 914ce would be my choice..... Last edited by JimC; 12-08-2003 at 12:24 PM. |
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Dreads - Collings
SJ's/ MJ's/ Deep Bodied OM's / Whatever you want to call them - Breedlove
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