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Well, my first guitar in 1970-something was a Guild d25.
I now have coming early next week a Guild Orpheum that I'm hoping is "THAT" guitar. Having done some research over at the "Let's talk Guilds" forum, it appears that there were only 20-25 of these 12 fretters made, and maybe 5 or 6 o f the mahoganys with natural tops. Can not wait for the big box to get here!! scott |
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I don't have a favorite brand. I own Martins, Breedlove, Guild, Eastman, Takamine, Tacoma ... each because of its peculiar qualities that made them stand out from the rest. What does it mean? That I am fortunate to have the wherewithal to afford them and the skill to play them.
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For me it's Gibsons and Martins. The iconic designs, the tone and feel, the history. Much like Andy I have a lot of guitar books and I like to read about them. I do have some bad National GAS happening right now so I'm digging into them as well. Another set of iconic designs.
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I'm not sure that I have a favorite brand. 15 years ago, I probably would have said Martin, but since then I have played so many fine guitars by a variety of big brands, small shops and individual luthiers, that I have several favorites. My first custom was made by Kathy Wingert and I also own another one of hers that I bought used, so I guess she must be my favorite.
That said, my most recent guitar was made by Randall Kramer and I have been playing it a lot since I took delivery of it in July. I have played a number of Santa Cruz and Huss & Dalton guitars that I would be happy to own and have played and own or owned fine guitars by Yamaha, Gibson, and Alvarez. And I think that it is the music that means more to me than the guitar though they go hand in hand. I am not much for jewelry or antiques or other objects so my guitars are probably the one physical thing that I have some attachment to other than my home. If I had the misfortune to lose my home, I could still carry one of my guitars on my back. Best, Jayne Last edited by jaymarsch; 02-07-2020 at 09:22 AM. Reason: Added content |
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I have had a nice classical since college. When we moved to Kentucky it seemed like a Martin D-28 was the guitar to have, but with 4 kids it was never in the budget. In my forties my wife and kids saved and gave me about half the money for the Martin. I began saving the rest and shopping. I loved the Martins, but found that for my playing finger style the Taylors were better. So 20 years ago I bought a 414 and became a Taylor brand boy. I confess that I do that with guitars just like with my cameras (Canon).
It was a little hard to be a Taylor brand boy in the hills 20 years ago because all people recognized was Martin guitars and Gibson Banjos. So for years I was a logo looker, to see who else had a Taylor, but sort of still wanting a Martin. This year I got a Martin D15 and it sounds great, but I still like the Taylor neck. And to make it even weirder I really like an Orpheum maybe better. All that to say that I finally after all these years am getting away from being a brand boy. Hope I can completely break those shackles. |
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Be sure and read the thread on Orpheum name history |
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Wait, what ?????????
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Best, LarryK.
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I have fallen head over heels in love with the guitar. Retiring this year from my law practice. The guitar has already taken its place as my jealous mistress. David |
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Brands mean nothing in terms of how much I like a particular guitar. At one time, it meant a lot to me, but that was misguided and a result of being told what to believe.
Brands are important to those who hold the belief that all guitars of a certain brand and model sound alike, a belief that I and many others, don't share. Brands do lend guidance in most instances, of quality and construction, and that's an important guideline.
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Oh I love the idea of this thread!
Taylor - Means that I've found a guitar that I chose because of the sound and NOT the brand. I was a Martin guy through and through, but the Grand Pacifics just won out over the D-18 and J-45 I had in my stable when I got the Taylors. Gibson - Means that I have a classic horse in the stable that I can ride when I'm feeling that vintage itch. PRS - Nostalgia only. I no longer desire to own PRS guitars, but they were the dreams of my childhood. I keep my SC245 because it is a really good guitar, but I want to own at least one nostalgic guitar. Fender - Last but not least, Fender is my lifeblood. I'm a strat guy at heart, so Fender tone is where it is at for me. |
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I spent thirty years playing a Guild D-25 while wishing I'd had enough for a Martin D18. I bought my Guild new in 1973 for $240, and the Martin cost twice that much, which was beyond what I could afford as an undergraduate. Ten years of grad school followed, and money was so tight I still needed to settle for the Guild.
Strangely enough, I had three different playing partners I would gig with over those years who all played D18s. Every one felt that my D-25 complemented their guitar in a good way, so I kept the GAS turned all the way down. Didn't purchase my first Martin until the Guild was completely worn out, needing a neck reset, refretting and a bridge replacement. It was going to cost several times more to fix than I'd originally purchased it for. More to the point, it was going to cost more to fix the Guild than to replace it with a Martin. That was a no-brainer. And I still have that Martin, and it still blows me away whenever I play it. I'm sure I appreciate it more than those who start off with such a nice guitar.
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Wow. Beautiful sentiment, beautifully written. Thanks for sharing. |
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I used to have one and that was Taylor. Now I have a fascination with the quality and value of Yamaha. I'm sure this may change next time I find the next greatest thing but honestly, I don't think a brand matters as long as you like it.
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Already done!
scott |