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Thanks all. It is a little confusing because a lot of guitar makers have their own size designations and body shapes. There doesn't seem to be a universal standard. So I really appreciate the responses. I've narrowed down the search. I said in the $600 to $800 range, maybe that's wishful thinking, but I don't have a budget. Some of the more expensive ones suggested are in the running.
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For me, Martin's 000 is the perfect size guitar, having enough depth of tone to satisfy someone who doesn't want a dreadnought-sized instrument. Small enough to get your arms around and feel the tone through your chest.
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Think of the two longest established US made names - Martin and Gibson. Both have long established sizes, that can be seen on their websites, although, I'd accept that Martin seem to be abandoning a lot of their older established models. However, Collings and Eastman retain those shapes and designations so loo for info there. Taylor have their own shapes and sizes and names but they seem to have a pretty detailed website. Most of us have developed our guitar brand and type preferences by buying the wrong ones first. You don't have to do that! You can do your research in advance - by identifying what you want so think about it like this : 1. What body size/shape do you want ideally? 2. What nut width and string spacing do you prefer? 3. what scale length do you prefer - short scale (under 25") or standard scale - (25" plus - usually 25.4 or 25.5"). 4. Tone woods? top ? spruce, cedar, mahogany? 5. tonewoods - back and sides ? (rosewood, mahogany, maple, other? 6. Trim level 9theese vary by brand Then, once you've "designed"or defined your ideal guitar, then look for options within your budget, used, if you know how to assess a used instrument, or new. I hope that helps.
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Somewhere between concert and auditorium (000) size would seem to be the Goldilocks guitar. Maybe an 00.5?
My Breedlove concert has wonderful playable without sounding boxy, and anything I've tried smaller than that lacks the tonal fullness I can't do without. My Martin 000-15m has better tone, but is not as playable as the Breedlove.
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