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That guitar that changed your mind
Have you ever made up your mind to buy a particular guitar, gone into the shop with cash in hand, then walked out with a different guitar?
I'd played a Taylor 555 12 string at the shop 3 times, finally deciding to pull the trigger. When I arrived, the shop owner presented one that had just come in. It was a jumbo rosewood from Larrivee (J15) and it had more of everything ... bottom end, playability, good looks, all at about the same price. Very satisfying buying experience |
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Not really because I have never been much for planning out a purchase. Most of the guitars I own I snagged when I was not even thinking about buying a guitar. They just showed up.
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Sort of. I walked into Gruhn's about 30 years ago with $2000+ in my pocket and my sights on buying a '60s Brazilian D28. Spent the night in a Motel 6 and was a bit disheveled looking. (Honest - I'm always a bit disheveled.) I was the first and only person in the shop that morning and was ignored the whole time, so I left in a slight pique and went to the Nashville Guitar Show and fell in love with a 1935 00-18. I later called Gruhn's to speak to the supervisor about my experience, and he told me they thought I was homeless. I thought he was full of it - who lets randos in the shop and pull expensive guitars off the rack? I think, because of my appearance, they just thought I was not worth their time to say "hello, what can I do for you?"
Saved myself some dollars, too. |
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Several years ago I went into a shop and played three stunningly fine instruments from a maker I had previously decided held no interest for me. I was stunned at how deep the bass was and how boldly the guitar projected this big, full tone.
Those guitars were "Reimaged Taylors". I think I have the title right, please correct me if I don't. This was probably over 5 years ago and I've never played another Taylor like them. If anyone can tell me the years they were made, or exact models, I would appreciate knowing. I didn't buy one then but one never knows.
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I went in wanting a Martin D18 and came out with a Lowden F32. Was also cheaper second hand than the D18 after some haggling.
No regrets, it’s a superb guitar. I’ll be gigging with it for the first time tonight. |
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For a long while I wanted a J-45. One day I decided my time had come and I went to look at what the local shops had to offer. I played 3 at one store, then I tried a J-15 they had hanging on the wall and took it home with me. Price was not the reason. It was simply a great guitar and I liked it better than the J45's available that day. No regrets. I may still get a good 45 someday. Or another J15.
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owner of the local Suzuki shop where I buy tires were laughing about it the other day. His little shop has been in business in my little town for 30 years... he knows not to judge people by whether or not they come in wearing well used overalls... -Mike "he's a knowledgeable business man..." |
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I went in to buy an entry-level Martin or Taylor as a beater/gig guitar. Those 00's and Academy models that go for $650 - $750 are really well made these days. But while I was there, I saw a '66 Harmony h1203 Sovereign Auditorium . Big neck, one-piece Honduran mahogany back, and one-piece neck, hide glue - with a pickup installed, ~$500. The ladder bracing is perfect for my playing style. So pleased!
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That guitar that changed your mind
I went to buy an HD-28 and tried every one they had in the shop and had "The One" picked out. Just on a whim, I grabbed my Reimagined D41 off the wall just so I could say I'd played one. It blew all of the 28's away and went home with me that day!!
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4 years ago I had decided that an OM-28 would be a nice companion to my OOO-15S. Went to Chicago Music Exchange and tried the OM as well as several other makers rosewood OM's. On a whim I grabbed the re-voiced Taylor 614ce that had been causing quite a stir at the time. That particular Taylor changed my thinking about what a Taylor was supposed to be and it went home with me. I still want that OM-28 but I drank the Andy Powers kool-aid that day.
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Just when a burst J-15 because available, a New Hartford-made jumbo Guild F-50R appeared on reverb. The seller apparently wanted a quick sale - he'd reduced the price a couple times in the first week. I put in a reasonable offer, and that baby was mine! Fantastic guitar! Never looked back!
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Nope but I have walked into a shop to get a pack of strings and walked out with a new guitar. You just never know when one is going to speak to you.
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https://vintageguitarblog.wordpress....vereign-h1203/ -Mike |
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When I was a young man doing my first sales in a music shop job the proprietor took me aside and said “don’t ignore any customers who don’t look like they have money. You never know when a farmer or tradesman will come in and buy his dream guitar. And, he’ll pay in cash.” That’s stuck with me my whole life. Never judge a book by it’s cover.
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Same. The 2014-1017 Taylors were some impressive instruments. The new ones leave me cold. I regret selling my 2014 816CE.
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