All solid body Mahogany guitars.

[BoneDigger]

I recently purchased a Guild D-125, which is a dreadnought in the GAD series, all solid mahogany. It has become my favorite guitar, surpassing even my D28. I absolutely LOVE this guitar. I also have have the D125-12 version, which is the 12 string.

Todd

[okieboy]

For all sorts of reasons -- some physical and some emotional -- I like small-body Mahogany guitars. I like the shape and I find the softer, more mellow sound just right for playing at home. My 00-15M and GS Mini get lots of attention these days. I've not let go of any of my spruce tops but those mahogany ones -- there is just something about them that keeps me coming back for yet another song.

[Tony Done]

Originally Posted by okieboy

For all sorts of reasons -- some physical and some emotional -- I like small-body Mahogany guitars. I like the shape and I find the softer, more mellow sound just right for playing at home. My 00-15M and GS Mini get lots of attention these days. I've not let go of any of my spruce tops but those mahogany ones -- there is just something about them that keeps me coming back for yet another song.

Reminds me that I tried the standard and mahogany-topped GS Mini side-by-side a couple of months ago. - I preferred the mahogany version by a fair margin.

[Fireside_Guitar]

The first time a played a Martin 000-15M I got a bad case of gas. I wound up buying one which was almost completely awesome except for nut width and string spacing. I sold the 000-15M and eventually picked up one of LA Guitar Sales Custom OM-15M with the wider nut and string spacing which is fully and completely awesome.

All mahogany is fantastic in my books.

[3woodengulls]

i have a 86 guild d15ch. it is not mellow it is loud and brash and i love it!!! great guitar!!

[GuitarsFromMars]

I have a 1959 Martin 0-15. Spectacular 'hog, workhorse studio tone that never fails to please. She has qualities I wish other guitars had.

I was foolish this week and almost traded her away. I am so relieved the person I offered her to thought she was not worthy. I guess I should be altogether pleased.

Come to think of it, I am.

[lone eskimo]

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I was never a big Taylor fan until I bought this slightly used 2002 314ce. It was custom ordered by the previous owner. Pretty great all-arounder...

[flaggerphil]

Originally Posted by kevmc1180

I have noticed recently that all mahogany guitars are becoming really popular.
They seem to be quite mellow but with a spark from what I have listened too..



Does anybody have one?
Are they a good strummer or finger picker or an all rounder..?
How do they compare to a solid spruce top?
You seem to be able to pick up an all solid mahogany guitar for a reasonable price too..

I currently have two, and my first guitar ever in 1964 was also solid all-mahogany. The ones I've had are good for almost any kind of playing.

[nopicknick]

Originally Posted by Marcury

I love my 000-15. I can strum the s**t out of it and haven't overdriven the top yet.

My 000-15 is one special guitar.....will never EVER part with it!

[Blueser100]

Ya addicted to mahogany here. Love my 000-15M!

[Jupiter Tarts]

I also think there's something cool about the aesthetics of an all mahogany guitar. The way the topwood looks like it was ripped right off of a nicely built coffee table or cabinet always appealed to me. It's very earthy.

Soundwise, as everyone said, the dryness and characteristic lack of overtones make mahogany a good fingerpicker as you can really hear the richness of each individual note as opposed to having some of it lost to the natural reverb of rosewood.

Rosewood in general I find to be a better strumming wood but I much prefer mahogany for fingerpicking.

[dorable]

I've got one of the Guild GAD M120s and I absolutely love it. Does everything I need it to (strumming or fingerpicking) while being super comfortable.

[dodge]

Martin D-15M and love it. I have yet to play a bad Martin 15 series guitar they seem very consistent.

[urbanfarmer]

Santa Cruz 1929-00. It just keeps getting better!

[griff599]

kevmc, I am heading to Ireland in a couple of months. Any guitar shops, venues in the Cork area I should check out?
Thnx. Btw, I have a Martin 000-15M and love it. I would definitely recommend an all hog. I have also played a couple of Breedlove all hogs that were very nice and less than $500.