Heavy Strummer recommendation

[NJ Guitar man]

Check out the Washburn D-10 SCE. You can get one used for about $200-$300, and they are made for strumming. On-board electronics, tuners, and great playability. Worth a look, imo.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by harmonics101

Like I said , any maple back and side guitars should get what you are looking for , Gibson J200 , L4A , J185 ,

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+1

If you're partial to Gibsons and want a heavy strummer then you should definitely be looking at a J200. It's good enough for this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5yymadwxj8

[davidguevara80]

As far as I know the J150 is a J200 without the headstock binding. So, I thik that so far my best option would be install a new pickup.

[Neil K Walk]

Well, if you're looking to upgrade what you already have then go with medium strings too if you haven't already. That will hurt the playability but really bring out the tone. As for pickup, I'm not a pro but do really like the K&K/JJB triple soundboard transducer variety. The whole top is basically mic'd.

[toner]

I recommend trying some Martin D size guitars with Adirondack tops, they have a lot of headroom. A D18GE comes to mind first. Maybe other models, but I have only tried the Dreadnaughts.

[Dreadful]

I believe the straight-braced D-28 is the best heavy strummer made, and the fairly narrow 2 1/8 bridge spacing works well for strumming and fast flatpicking.

[DanPanther]

Maybe try a lighter pick. Keep the same guitar. You can't fool us, You just want an excuse to buy another guitar. Is this the story you told your wife ?
Dan

[davidguevara80]

Originally Posted by DanPanther

Maybe try a lighter pick. Keep the same guitar. You can't fool us, You just want an excuse to buy another guitar. Is this the story you told your wife ?
Dan

that was a good one! I really love my J150, It was hard to find it plus I paid a lot for it. I am just curious, I am leaning towards installing a K & K pickup.

[davidguevara80]

Originally Posted by DanPanther

Maybe try a lighter pick. Keep the same guitar. You can't fool us, You just want an excuse to buy another guitar. Is this the story you told your wife ?
Dan

Originally Posted by DanPanther

Maybe try a lighter pick. Keep the same guitar. You can't fool us, You just want an excuse to buy another guitar. Is this the story you told your wife ?
Dan

that was a good one! I really love my J150, It was hard to find it plus I paid a lot for it. I am just curious, I am leaning towards installing a K & K pickup.

[westman]

David, just turn up your level in the mix and save your energy and wallet.

[ewh2]

Originally Posted by davidguevara80

Hi guys!
I am curious about a guitar that is good for heavy strumming.
I currently have a Gibson J150 and a hummingbird. I love the hummingbird for fingerstyle and light strumming, but when I play songs that require heavy strumming feel a bit distorted and I tend to hold back a little on my playing style, that's why I have the J150.

Sounds like you need a better pickup for your guitar, a preamp with a compressor as well could make a difference as could a trip to the luthier to set it up, who I imagine should be able to sort your problems with relative ease.

The Headway preamps are supposed to be excellent, or something like the Fishman at the link below
http://www.fishman.com/products/view/aura-spectrum-di

[davidguevara80]

Originally Posted by ewh2

Sounds like you need a better pickup for your guitar, a preamp with a compressor as well could make a difference as could a trip to the luthier to set it up, who I imagine should be able to sort your problems with relative ease.

The Headway preamps are supposed to be excellent, or something like the Fishman at the link below
http://www.fishman.com/products/view/aura-spectrum-di

Thanks! I am currently using a Venue DI and sounds good with my Hummingbird, when I use the J150 I engage the BBE Sonic Stomp and helps a lot. I am looking forward to try the BodyRez from TC Electronic with this.

[sharkydude50]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi david…

Why change guitars. I echo the recommendation to change to a K&K pickup.

If you're going to go this route, and also continue to play in a band situ., then you're probably going to need a feedback buster for the sound hole too. K&K's can be prone to feeding back when used in a louder band scenario. Works great and feedback is not an issue when your solo on stage.

[kydave]

Originally Posted by Dreadful

I believe the straight-braced D-28 is the best heavy strummer made, and the fairly narrow 2 1/8 bridge spacing works well for strumming and fast flatpicking.

A true connoisseur!

[Captaincranky]

I'm still trying to get my head around so many guitar are "bottoming out" on the TS.

I still think I'd try lighter picks first.