HNGD - Breedlove Pursuit

terryj47 · #1 07-13-2014, 11:50 AM

Picked this up the other day and just finished a setup. All add more comments after I set up the links.
http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/te...tml?sort=3&o=4
http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/te...tml?sort=3&o=3
http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/te...tml?sort=3&o=0
http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/te...tml?sort=3&o=2
Really nice guitar. I'm getting too old to play dreadnaught size guitars any more. This one is really comfortable. After setup, plays very nice. Love the sound of the ceder top. And the looks. Simple and elegant. No real "bling" except for the abalone rosette. Fishman electronics. USB interface to Garage Band on Macs at least. Don't know about PCs. Made in China but construction and finish are beautiful. Only comment is not a lot of saddle left after setup. Only removed .050" from bottom. Nut slots needed to be lowered. Neck relief was perfect. No TR adjustment required. Came with EXP strings which I look but broke one after too many tune-detune operations during setup. May try some 80-20s on this. There might almost be too much of what I like about. Just really warm and mellow. Thoughts vs PB?
Here's a shot of the saddle after the setup. The bridge could probably be shaved down .030" or so with no problem if it becomes necessary.
http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/te...tml?sort=3&o=1
Really dig this guitar. Sound, looks, and feel. At $500 with a gig bag, it is hard to beat.

Amite · #2 07-13-2014, 09:23 PM

Very nice. I like my Alvarez for now but what I really want is a Breedlove. At the time I couldn't afford what I wanted. It is the brand I always gravitate toward in the stores.

terryj47 · #3 07-14-2014, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Amite

Very nice. I like my Alvarez for now but what I really want is a Breedlove. At the time I couldn't afford what I wanted. It is the brand I always gravitate toward in the stores.

Thanks. Surprised more people have not commented. These new models are great guitars. Enjoy your Alvarez!

motojosh · #4 07-14-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Amite

I like my Alvarez for now but what I really want is a Breedlove.

The two of mine that I end up grabbing the most are a Breedlove and an Alvarez (Oregon concert and RD210SB--a cheap dreadnaught). They're both great guitars!

terryj47, congrats on the new guitar! I really like cedar tops, and that is a TON of guitar for $500.

marty bradbury · #5 07-14-2014, 09:43 AM

Beautiful guitar!! Love breedloves!!

terryj47 · #6 07-14-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by motojosh

The two of mine that I end up grabbing the most are a Breedlove and an Alvarez (Oregon concert and RD210SB--a cheap dreadnaught). They're both great guitars!

terryj47, congrats on the new guitar! I really like cedar tops, and that is a TON of guitar for $500.

Thank you much. Couldn't agree more.

terryj47 · #7 07-14-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by marty bradbury

Beautiful guitar!! Love breedloves!!

Thanks. My new favorite for sure.

Amite · #8 07-14-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by terryj47

Thanks. Surprised more people have not commented. These new models are great guitars. Enjoy your Alvarez!

Thanks. I have the low-end of their Artist series(AD30). It was a good deal and has good features, and I always tell people to look at Alvarez if they have a small budget.
However, the Breedloves sound sweet to me. When I am ready to upgrade, I will be looking at Breedlove. I think you have a lot of features for the money you spent. Enjoy.