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High quality small guitar
This can’t have been asked before so I’ll throw it in here ;-)
I started on a Taylor GS Mini mahog, and liked it lots and in particular the size. When I went shopping for a posh guitar I managed to convince myself I’d be fine with an OM so bought a Collings OM1. However, I crave for something the size of the Taylor but the quality of the Collings. The small Collings seem to need to be ordered and I don’t want too wait 9 or 12 months for something that I might not love. So, what is the very best quality, off-the-shelf small guitar please? As an example, I like the look of the Santa Cruz H13 but they as rare as rocking horse .......... I understand I can’t go try anything at ther moment but presumably shops are being a bit more flexible with their returns policies? Best, David |
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Maybe just adjust your mindset? I have a Taylor GS Mini-e Koa, and to me, it's a "posh" guitar!
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There are plenty of Collings Baby and O-sized guitars available on Reverb if you are willing to buy from afar and aren't put off by the price. Also consider the Wee Lowden and Larrivee Parlor. And lots of folks make excellent O-sized instruments (Martin being the most obvious).
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Plenty of beautiful Martin's in the smaller body sizes.
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I went from GS Mini through CA Cargo and on to Emerald X7. The X7 is the best of those by a good margin, but you have to go to the "dark side" (carbon) to get there. If you special order from Emerald it takes several months but off the shelf is oftne possible, within a couple weeks to the US. Down side, can only purchase from the factory so no tryouts...
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I sold this one on Reverb last year, a few weeks after I had bought it.
https://reverb.com/item/27797081-lar...r-2003-natural The sound was disappointing.
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Iris CH is incredible...
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I played a Gibson parlor in a guitar shop recently. Excellent guitar.
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You wouldn't believe the quality of the Eastman parlors (E10P & E20P).
I'm absolutely delighted with mine.
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Staying with wood, a Taylor 312 or higher x12 / GC body would be a distinct step up the food chain from a Mini. Any number of Eastman models would work too. A Martin 00 of some flavor would be OK too. The Waterloo by Collings are quite nice, but buy before FEB 01 when prices go up, even for current stock (required per dealer agreements). A Santa Cruz H13 from 30 years ago at Gryphon still haunts my memory, but it was way above my pay grade then, and even today would still be twice as expensive as *any* guitar that I ever bought. |
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I've never heard if Iris before so I checked out their website. Some beautiful guitars made in VT. How did you first hear of Iris?
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What's your budget?
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Santa Cruz Firefly. _Roger
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High quality small guitar
I’ve owned 2 Collings size 0. Both were used and I got them from forum members (the first I purchased outright, the second I got on trade using the first plus cash). I also bought a SCGC size 00 from a forum member. Each AGF transaction got me an amazing guitar for a fair price. There are some really nice looking 0s and 00s for sale in the AGF classifieds right now. Based on my experience, I wouldn’t look any further than this forum for a “posh” small body guitar.
Here’re a few: 2015 Collings 01 with 1 3/4 nut and 2 5/16 string spacing and Collings handmade case (I used to own this one, and it’s such a sweet little guitar with a big sound. I only traded it because I really wanted something with the 28 styling) https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=591237 Santa Cruz H13 (2014) https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=604219 2013 Bourgeois Custom 00 Italian and Red Gum Eucalyptus https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=601433 2019 Santa Cruz Custom H-13 NAMM SHOW https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=601976
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Martin HD-28, Eastman E10ss, Martin OM-21, Martin 000-28, Guild F-30, Santa Cruz 1929 00, Collings 02H, Rainsong CH Parlor, Fender Tele, Farida uke https://soundcloud.com/user-652759467 Last edited by JHey!; 01-18-2021 at 03:13 PM. |
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For Sale Or Trade: Santa Cruz H13 (2014) |