Does this guitar exist?

[markd]

Originally Posted by Mr. Jelly

Martin CEO-7. Next.

Agreed. CEO-7

[chrisserger]

Originally Posted by Robin, Wales

It sounds like you've described the Yamaha FSX5 as a workhorse gigging guitar.

The string spacing on the Yamaha site shows 11mm. Does that mean 11mm x 6 strings? Total of 2.58 in (to make it apples to apples)?

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by chrisserger

Thanks for the suggestions so far. In addition to my D-40 I have a 000-17SM. I love it, but when you really attack it there's a muddiness that I don't like. But it has all the other qualities (lightweight, nut width, bridge spacing). I have a K&K PM in it. I read once that the A-bracing on this might contribute to the lack of clarity when hard strumming. Hence my search for a replacement to this.

The OM-28 MD has been the one on my radar so far, but I hear so much good about the OM-21s I'd really like to try one. And know I could get it for much less.

And Larrivee's have been in the consideration list for a while. I've never played one, but if they tend to have more the Martin sound vs. Taylor, that's good to hear.

And, I've never played a bad Yamaha. I'll have to look into that...

Keep 'em coming.

More recent 17 series have standard X bracing but instead of A but I think that may have come after the 000-17SM.

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by markd

Agreed. CEO-7

You don't want to sell that one back to me do you?

[varmonter]

Originally Posted by Mr. Jelly

Martin CEO-7. Next.

This. The adi top will give you what you need.

[bufflehead]

Originally Posted by UncleJesse

You don't want to sell that one back to me do you?

Sorta says it all, don't it?

[chrisserger]

L'il bit.

[Kyle215]

I can’t claim a wide range of experience in terms of owning or playing different guitars, but I did just get my hands on a CEO-7, just because a good deal came up locally and I had always been curious. I already have a 000-18, and I expected to try out the CEO for a little while then let it go, but now I’m trying to rationalize why should keep both. I’d say the 000 leans a bit more to the low end and the CEO is more balanced. Love the chunkier neck on the ceo.

[Triggs]

Check out The Fretted Buffalo on Reverb. They have a couple of Furch's that may ring your bell, specifically a jumbo rainbow series

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by bufflehead

Sorta says it all, don't it?

Pretty much!

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by chrisserger

I have GAS. Help me identify what I want to buy.

-Comfortable to play for an extended time while standing. Lightweight, easy on the shoulders. Probably not a dread.
-Martin or Martin-esque sound (I do not like the Taylor sound). Good bottom end.
-Can do it all. Hard strumming on Fishin’ In The Dark and finger picking Leader Of The Band.
-Primarily played plugged-in so designed with a pickup in mind (like a Taylor or Takamine). I have Baggs Anthem in my Martin D40 and am not pleased with it.
-1 3/4 nut
-2 1/4 bridge spacing
-Toward the meatier side for the neck. I have big hands.
-$1000-$3000 street price (used or new)
-Can buy off the rack / not custom (want it now)

I have my own ideas in mind but want to consider what I may be missing. Thanks!

Rainsong JM1000N2...

[Plai]

A vote for martin om-18e or 28e

[Goodallboy]

Drop the numbers as a requirement and go play lots of guitars.

The one you like the most will probably not “measure out” to those calculations.

[warfrat73]

Lots of people mentioning Martin Standard Series OMs and 000s. None of them (currently) have 2 1/4" spacing at the bridge or what I would call a beefy neck... which were both on the wish list.

Would likely have to dig into older models or things outside of the standard series to meet those requirements.

[Mike McLenison]

No doubt Martin HD-35. Thinner bracing = louder, more of everything.