Furch dreadnought - Page 2

mikealpine · #16 09-26-2020, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KCharlesD

I've played the Yellow Cedar/Rosewood dread (was D23 CR then) and could have taken it home a couple of years ago, but I chose a Stonebridge Spruce/Maple Jumbo 24 series, my main go to guitar now. If any model is the classic Furch it's the Yellow G- CR-C. I thought it sounded great in the dread shape but they didn't have the G model in my local shop in Manchester, England. Best cedar top guitar I've played. Either shape would be a fantastic guitar.

Thanks! As I said, I was surprisingly impressed and captured by the tone.

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Originally Posted by TomB'sox

I hear lots of very good things about them, but if the spec was coming to 6500.00 I would be looking at getting a custom built from one of the AGF luthiers or picking up a used one. There are lots of very high end guitars for under that price in the classifieds right now. That just seems like an awful lot to me.

I agree, Tom. That was totally pumped up, Sinker Redwood, Ebony back...the full wish list. I expect the dread I am looking at to fall well below $3000, probably closer $2500.

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Originally Posted by Mbroady

I agree. A lot (but not all) of the custom upgrades are not worth the added cost. On paper customizing a Furch can get pricey fast and one should consider a custom Luther build. But if you can find a standard Furch already in stock that fits the criteria one would be hard pressed to beat the value. I think the 23 series (now the yellow series) fits the bill. And finding a used one can be an amazing bargain

Matt, this is the route I’d be going; the Yellow series dread with a cutaway and pickup.

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Originally Posted by TBman

I'm going over on Monday. I'll report back.

That’s great! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. If you speak with Tom, please let him know I mentioned the shop and am waiting on my price.

Mbroady · #17 09-26-2020, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mikealpine

Matt, this is the route I’d be going; the Yellow series dread with a cutaway and pickup.

Just an FYI
The color series dreads all have a 45 mm nut. If your preference is for a smaller 43 mm nut then a Furch vintage series dread would be something to consider.

With that said, there is no up charge for ordering any guitar with either size nut.

mikealpine · #18 09-26-2020, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mbroady

Just an FYI
The color series dreads all have a 45 mm nut. If your preference is for a smaller 43 mm nut then a Furch vintage series dread would be something to consider.

With that said, there is no up charge for ordering any guitar with either size nut.

Thanks Matt. I was very comfortable with the one they have ar O’Dibella Music, which I believe is the standard size.

KCharlesD · #19 09-27-2020, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TBman

I'm going over on Monday. I'll report back.

Look forward to hearing how you get on!

kliend · #20 09-27-2020, 06:55 AM

I absolutely love my Furch, granted I am a beginner without a ton of guitar experience. You will be able to find a good deal without resorting to a full custom new build.

mikealpine · #21 09-27-2020, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kliend

I absolutely love my Furch, granted I am a beginner without a ton of guitar experience. You will be able to find a good deal without resorting to a full custom new build.

I believe I will, as well. The Yellow comes in a dread cutaway with a cedar top, so while uncommon, it shouldn’t push the price up.

What model do you have? They are beautiful instruments.