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Old 02-05-2013, 05:44 PM
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I just recently became interested in McIlroy, but from all of the wonderful things I have read, and believe me I have read and researched a lot, I am getting very interested in becoming a member of the CoM (i.e. buying----) It will be a while before I can justify another guitar purchase, so for now, I would appreciate any guidance I can get that would help me do more research into the particular type that would suit my needs. I am a fingerstyle player. Anyone that can guide me to online resources for research would be appreciated very much. There is not much available in my area, so I will probably have to buy online. Does all of this this qualify me to be an honorary member? Thanks.
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Old 02-05-2013, 06:51 PM
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Well a McIlroy would certainly fit right in with the bliss you currently enjoy.

Mine is an A25c. I play with my fingers and a Kelly speed pick. I do a lot of Bert Jansch-style playing and mainly use DADGAD. I auditioned it in the shop alongside A McIlroy A30, a Martin 00028EC,a Collings (very nice) and one or two others. It is hard to state how much better the A25c was than the others. It was louder, had much the best tonal range, an excellent action and playability.

I have several Martins, a couple of Avalons and a Lowden, but the guitar I choose to gig with is the McIlroy. Get one if you can - they are stunning value!

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Old 02-05-2013, 06:54 PM
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Hi Teach,
Good to hear you're looking at the McIlroy, but they are hard to come by used as most owners luv the ones they have. They have increased in price, low new base now is $3500, lotsa wood options kick it up pretty quick. This past summer I made contact with a US dealer about a purchase and was informed it would be a year and a half out, bummer. However he called Dermot and they had a cancelled build opening and I got my AS-15 in 3 months. Only did a head plate cover in ebony and it came to my door for $4100. I chose the A [shape of all models] S [small size] because Dermot is the only factory builder useing Brazilian mahogany, considered the best of the mahoganys and the 00 deep model is considered his best design by many. Top wood is cedar which is condusive to a light touch fingerstyle. 45mm nut is approx 1 3/4" and 57mm is approx 2 1/4" string spacing for fingerstyle. Check those numbers on used models you might find, you might want different too. Models and wood choice will get you a guitar that's excellant for either fingerstyle or strumming. The bracing is said to give the guitars it's "Celtic" sound and although I haven't played the larger models I don't hear that from my AS-15. I think string choice makes a difference, but that's my feeling about that. It's deffinately not a Nick Lucas sound though. The neck shape is a mellow V and slim, quality of fit & finish is excellant and the finish is Nitro satin, no more fingerprints!. I've equiped mine with the K&K PureMini system and it sounds great setup flat, straight into my AER. Guys talk about never letting go of certain guitars and I feel that way about my li'l Irish hog. Good luck on you search.
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Thanks for the replies--My search is ramping up. I must find somewhere near me to get my hands on one.
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I just recently became interested in McIlroy, but from all of the wonderful things I have read, and believe me I have read and researched a lot, I am getting very interested in becoming a member of the CoM (i.e. buying----) It will be a while before I can justify another guitar purchase, so for now, I would appreciate any guidance I can get that would help me do more research into the particular type that would suit my needs. I am a fingerstyle player. Anyone that can guide me to online resources for research would be appreciated very much. There is not much available in my area, so I will probably have to buy online. Does all of this this qualify me to be an honorary member? Thanks.
Hello "Teachrguy",
It would be a shame if you can't directly compare different wood options. Having said that I bought my A30 without trying it and then was so impressed I had to get an A25. I play exclusively finger-style (without picks) and would be hard pressed to choose between my McIlroys. Identical except for the woods there is a lot they have in common but the sounds are quite distinct. With a light touch the A25 is more responsive but the A30 has more 'headroom'. Like John I would choose the more complex sounding A25 to play Bert Jansch-style and most alternate tuning especially DADGAD, but I like the A30 for a lot of stuff (including celtic aires) where the purity of the sound IMO is not matched by the A25. I also like the A30 for ragtime etc.

Hope this helps as well, good luck,

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