What to try next??

[Tnfiddler]

It’s under a month until I make the trip to summer NAMM. I hit the big 50 3 days before we go and I dropped the hint this evening that I didn’t want anything on my birthday and that I’d just take my in-service money and money I’ve saved and see if I found anything I wanted while we were in Nashville. The wife said, “I know what your plan is, you’re gonna get another guitar!” So I’m trying to decide what route I want to go next. I’m really wanting another Dread because I got invited to join a new bluegrass band last night to play rhythm. I LOVE my Bourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer and would really like to find a Bourgeois Vintage D, but I don’t think I can justify spending $4-5k on another guitar, even if it is a Happy 50th BD present to me. What would you good folks suggest I look at next? I like thin, fast necks like Taylor and Bourgeois guitars have. Nut width isn’t a big deal for me because I’ve had 11/16”, 23/32, and 3/4” and I’m ok with all of them. Back and side woods is something I’m open to with just about anything. Hit me up with your ideas. I know Martins will get mentioned but I’ve never really found a Martin neck that I like, so If you suggest Martin, let me know which neck they have that’s thin and fast.

[Brucebubs]

Shades of Blue just posted a nice comparison of his new Taylor 717 versus his D-18 and that Taylor does sound impressive.

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...=549503&page=5

[Tnfiddler]

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

Shades of Blue just posted a nice comparison of his new Taylor 717 versus his D-18 and that Taylor does sound impressive.

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...=549503&page=5

I’m not gonna say that I won’t try one, but I don’t think I want another Taylor. I’ve still got my ‘95 810 and have had several other Taylor dreads. While I still like my 810, my Bourgeois made me realize I like that heavier tone that I’ve never gotten from a Taylor guitar before.

I bet Nashville has a Gibson Advanced Jumbo somewhere. Great rhythm guitar with lots of punch.

[jrb715]

Tnfiddler:

At least take the 20 minute drive to Franklin and browse Artisan Guitars: not just enticing new guitars, but a really fine selection of premium used guitars. Carter's Vintage in Nashville had a rack of new terrific Bourgeois' when I was last in.

[SpiderTrap]

Would urge extreme caution with that kind of money on a new git . got burned on a ( sight Unseen NEW J200 ) outta Nashville ( my fault ) many years ago . It was FLAT DEAD D O A . I sucked it up and learned from that huge mistake . never ever had a completely dead guitar ...Sounded like an electric not plugged in , I couldnt believe it ... hopefully you are well more experienced than I was at 25 or so ....,Hope ya get a Great one ...

[Cool555]

Get a Martin 15 series? 00-15M or 000-15M would be good and it won’t cost 4-5k. I’m actually selecting for myself...if I were you...but I’m not....haha.

[Cool555]

Originally Posted by Cool555

Get a Martin 15 series? 00-15M or 000-15M would be good and it won’t cost 4-5k. I’m actually selecting for myself...if I were you...but I’m not....haha.

Oh yes....and the neck is 1 11/16” and slim.

[GoneTroppo]

Originally Posted by Willie Voltaire

I bet Nashville has a Gibson Advanced Jumbo somewhere. Great rhythm guitar with lots of punch.

Taking your Martin reservations into account I wholeheartedly second this!

[SoCalSurf]

If you can find a reasonably priced one, Preston Thompson guitars makes wonderful Bluegrass dreadnoughts. Would definitely be an investment, but you only live 50 years twice if you live to the age of 100.

[SpruceTop]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

It’s under a month until I make the trip to summer NAMM. I hit the big 50 3 days before we go and I dropped the hint this evening that I didn’t want anything on my birthday and that I’d just take my in-service money and money I’ve saved and see if I found anything I wanted while we were in Nashville. The wife said, “I know what your plan is, you’re gonna get another guitar!” So I’m trying to decide what route I want to go next. I’m really wanting another Dread because I got invited to join a new bluegrass band last night to play rhythm. I LOVE my Bourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer and would really like to find a Bourgeois Vintage D, but I don’t think I can justify spending $4-5k on another guitar, even if it is a Happy 50th BD present to me. What would you good folks suggest I look at next? I like thin, fast necks like Taylor and Bourgeois guitars have. Nut width isn’t a big deal for me because I’ve had 11/16”, 23/32, and 3/4” and I’m ok with all of them. Back and side woods is something I’m open to with just about anything. Hit me up with your ideas. I know Martins will get mentioned but I’ve never really found a Martin neck that I like, so If you suggest Martin, let me know which neck they have that’s thin and fast.

Get a well-set-up Larrivee D-40M for a lousy $1450 pittance and enjoy the heck out of it for the rest of your life!