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But actually analogies to cars or cameras are kinda useless. Because a guitar no matter the specs is far to personal To answer about advice on what we play and why is easy. I like Taylor and Breedlove , because the ones I have played and like, are outstanding in detail and overall tone, and superb in playability.
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Various reasons for that. 1 The neck on that guitar is incredible. It's a perfect fit for me. YMMV but note that - a comfortable neck should be on the list of things you're looking for. 2 The tone / timbre of the guitar. I just really like it. 3 Build quality. If it has any flaws, inside or outside, I can't find them. It's a 50th anniversary special edition and the label is signed which suggests to me that it might have been made by one person from beginning to end but I also have a Larrivee LV 10 (the "V" means it has a cutaway) and the build quality on that is about perfect too. (Mind you, it should be given that it would cost $3k+ new). I have other high end guitars and they're all very nice but the OM-03 is the best (to me!). The neck is also slightly shorter than the others and the body smaller which makes it more comfortable to play. It's loud if I want it to be and it has an LR Baggs pickup if I want more but I don't play out much anyway. I would definitely encourage you to look at other sizes along with dreads. Comfort is important and if you want to sit at home in front of the tv and noodle away on your guitar, a dread is not the best size for that.
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Given what you have told us, it is almost certain that whatever guitar you buy now is not the one you will end up with (in the unlikely event it ends up being just one)
Play a few, pick one and enjoy it - over time you will find out what you like and don’t like about it and that will all be part of the journey towards the guitar you might end up sticking with.. Enjoy the ride..
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The one and only US handmade guitar? Help needed
Lots of good replies here, but consider this. You and I are about the same height, and for me no dred is comfortable on a couch. Even an OM/000 will shove your right arm and shoulder up a bit.
My sister has a lovely little Collings 01 that is just about perfect in every respect. It cradles comfortably in my lap, and sounds throaty, responsive, and it's easy to play. Even when played along with larger guitars it still seem to hold its own very nicely in a living room setting. Just a different angle and perhaps not what you had in mind, but it might be worth considering. I have Collings CJ, and an 0001 12 fretter, both of which I love, but there is something about her 01 that is very seductive. Good luck with whatever you choose. Oh, and there is no such thing as a lifetime guitar, it's just a mental construct that will make whatever you choose susceptible to second guessing. Last edited by Pnewsom; 03-15-2020 at 07:31 AM. |
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I think having 12 frets to the neck on something that size is significant. The surface area of the top is relatively small but the lower bridge placement makes the most of what you have.
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Yep, I’m sure you’re right. That li’l baby looks and sounds beautiful (and that’s from a confessed ‘Big-Body’ man)!
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I think they come in at about £1,800, and the premium tops are about £2,250. I was thinking about indulging in one myself when I was GASsing but (for now at least) I'm not in the market for new guitars anymore.
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B0D5BCE2-5BE2-4883-AE44-744AFCC7E9FF.jpg However, I was making the valid point that a closed mind to guitars built outside one’s own country can seriously limit the buyer from playing and potentially owning some great guitars. If I’d had that same closed mindset, I’d never have owned five excellent Martins, two of which I still have, and that would be a real shame. The usual disclaimers apply......IMHO, YMMV etc.
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You would be doing yourself a tremendous disservice if you did not at least take a look at Boucher. They are a high end boutique brand made in Quebec, Canada. Beautiful instruments. Robin Boucher is a very discerning builder. They build approximately 300 - 350 guitars a year. Build quality is paramount for them.
There is a local shop in my area that sells both Collings and Boucher (among the big 3 as well, and others). Many a potential Collings buyer has walked out with a Boucher once they compared and A/Bed them (that's what I was told by the dealer). I did that same comparison. Boucher every day of the week, all things considered. I have the impression (could be wrong) that you also are looking for a more traditionally made instrument. Boucher delivers that. Having said all this, if you're dead set on "made in America" only, then there is nothing else to talk about. In any case, best of luck. https://boucherguitars.com/ Quote:
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