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10-25-2020, 11:02 PM
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To me, a guitar without a cutaway looks boring, and plain. A cutaway gives you more curves and angles to appreciate, especially on the higher end custom built guitars.
I don't think there are any cons, except where Florentine cutaways can sometimes poke you with a sharp corner occasionally when you're not sitting still!! In terms of sound gain/loss, I built my custom guitar at a special school several years ago. There were two other students there, and by some weird happenstance, we all chose an OM shape with Australian Blackwood for B&S, with Silver Quandong for the tops. The only physical differences between each guitars were in the cutaways and some bracing structure. One had a Florentine(Mine), another had a Venetian(with a shallower body), and the last one didn't have a cutaway. The result? All three were absolute cannons in terms of volume & tone. Blind tested, you could not tell which was which.
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10-25-2020, 11:12 PM
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Forget the cosmetics
If you play in the higher register frets It's worth it because it gives easier access. If you don’t go further than fifth fret Cutaways are a stupid option!
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10-26-2020, 12:06 AM
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I prefer non-cutaways. They look more symmetrical. But some models like the Taylor K24CE makes the cutaway look stylish. I only have 1 cutaway, my Faith Blood Moon. I think it is very nicely done.
The cutaway does maybe take away 5% of the loudness of the tone but it’s barely perceptible.
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10-26-2020, 12:39 AM
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Rarely get to play those high notes these days, so happy to stick with dreadnoughts. In times gone by a cutaway electro-acoustic would have added another dimension to performing live sets and I agree that there are some beautifully crafted cutaway guitars out there.
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10-26-2020, 04:41 AM
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The only plus is the top register, but even though I never play in this register for a dread I prefer the cutaway look. I think the full body look is too country style ... and I find the cutaway gives a more rock look. On the other hand for a shape like the jumbo body or the smaller body with more rounded shapes I like these models without cutaway.
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10-26-2020, 04:53 AM
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I never liked cutaways. I don't like the look of them nor do I need to play that high up on the neck. HOWEVER, I just purchased my Takamine GJ72CE 12-string and I think this guitar looks beautiful even with the cutaway. I still generally don't like them and think this one guitar is an exception.
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10-26-2020, 04:56 AM
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Being able to reach higher frets more easily IS the function of a cutaway. I know of no 'cons', as the tone of my cutaway guitar is as robust, pleasing and full as my non-cutaway instruments.
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10-26-2020, 05:52 AM
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For me, a cutaway would be necessary only for a 12 fret join. I do not currently own a 12 fret guitar.
Otherwise it is what it is. I own one cutaway acoustic, my Taylor all mahogany 512ce L10 Grand Concert. It was born that way, and I bought it that way, so I hold no ill-will toward it. Most importantly it sounds and plays great. It is a Venetian cutaway, which looks good, but I think Florentine cutaways generally look better. Haven't seen a dread yet that looked good with a cutaway of any sort. Don .
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