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I've mostly adapted to the string spacing just fine, but I'm still not sure if I will get along with the flatter fingerboard. At the moment I have to really concentrate to keep the middle strings from buzzing on barre chords. Tonally I prefer it to every other guitar I've ever owned, and that list has gotten rather long in the past year or so. |
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You need to go on a guitar safari - maybe Nashville. Try as many as you can get your hands on. With that budget you are sure to find the one.
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Whipple Creek option:
https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/149819#149819 Robert Bowlin plays Whipple Creek - that's enough for me to be on board with the luthier and his abilities.
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Agreed. Their standard OMs seem to have a shallower neck than the D/PW and OM/PW models, and the voicing is more modern too.
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They don't offer different neck carves? Part of my decision to go custom, even though "they don't matter" is getting every spec I want.
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The 'right' answer, is that you should play as many as brands as possible and not pull the trigger until you find one that speaks to you. $4K is a lot of money and you owe it to yourself to do the due diligence before settling on your next axe. Not sure where you live, but if you can make it to one of the shops that carries lots of these brands, you will be able to make a more informed decision. You mentioned thinning the herd... I'm generally one who prefers quality over quantity, particularly, if it gives you the means to stretch your budget. Speaking of stretching your budget... going used is the way to go. Not only will you get more bang for your buck, but more importantly, if you decide on selling it down the road, you will not lose any money. Think of it as a rental on your journey for awesome guitars! Keep us posted on what you decide. We want pictures from your future new axe!!!! Enjoy the journey!!!!!! Last edited by FormerFoodie; 01-23-2020 at 08:45 AM. Reason: Didn't finish my thought! |