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Dreadnought Engleman vs. Adirondeck
I'm thinking replacing my 710ce (Engelmann top), with an Adirondack dreadnought (because I don't like the creamy looks of the Engelmann), and I wonder if anybody can give me advise about these 2 questions:
1. Would a regular Taylor dreadnought sound as good as an R-Taylor? (I have only tried an R Taylor with Adi, but it is out of my price range. I know the answer is that R Taylor uses better woods, thus better sound, but I wonder if anyone has a regular Taylor dreadnought with Adi top, and what are the likes and dislikes.) 2. Is Adi top a good wood combination with Indian Rosewood back? (I do like the sound of my Engelmann with IR sound, but I'd like to hear opinions.) Thanks folks! Groni Taylor 514ce w cedar Taylor 710ce Taylor Baby |
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i've not been particularly fond of adirondack topped taylors..imho, their engelmann and sitka top guitars seem sound better for a taylor, i can't really say why its just personal..tone is really subjective but each adirondack topped taylor i've tried didn't have that 'wow' factor i get in most other taylors. i guess u gotta try out some adirondack topped dreads and compare it with the style 3. i would prefer an adirondack topped bourgeois compared to a taylor.
the r taylors use higher quality woods with better grain and figure which color the sound to some extent, but i do think the reason why they sound better has more to with the extra time spent on them, attention to detail, modified bracings / solid linings and choice of tops (eg 65', compound radius) than the woods themselves.
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If you know you like the Engelmann top sound but not the way it looks, have you considered maybe getting one with a burst finish?
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Thanks!
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Thank you very much for your input!
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