Help diversify my lineup! 3rd acoustic

[canehorn]

https://reverb.com/item/51990280-hus...ntent=51990280

[RogerPease]

Twelve string, maybe? _RP

[ThePanda]

A couch parlor would round it out.

PRS P20E or Martin 00

[johnnydobbers]

Players grade 00 12-fret Martin from the golden era, the ones that have been played to hell usually sound the best(I should know, I've got one)

[Mikecraig1]

For something from a real one-man (well, two-man now) shop, I can't imagine a better build than a Goodall, in any body style. Maybe a 12-fret short scale 000? Elegant, beautiful, and sustain that lasts all day.

Here's my suggestion - go to the Cedar Rock studios YouTube channel and watch a bunch of the world-class demos of "high-end" instruments to form an initial opinion, then go out and play as many of your top picks as possible. Drive 100 miles if necessary.

Okay, after that - call James Goodall!

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by RogerPease

Twelve string, maybe? _RP

That's a great recommendation. My Yamaha 12 string was the only acoustic I earned during my first 10 years of playing.

[M19]

My last two "Diversifications" were a PRS Hollowbody SE II Piezo and an Eastman MD615 Mandolin.

As far as acoustics go, I'd say something like a Martin 00-17, small body all mahogany. Want to spend more? There is a very nice S35 all Mahogany Lowden in the classifieds.

[Wellington]

Get something hand made from Canada, in Saskatchewan to be specific. Peter Sawchyn makes some nice guitars, this one is a 0 sized 12 fret he just made that I'm drooling after.

[TBman]

Maybe something in the Martin 15 all hog series, a Gibson J-45, an Avalon/Lowden? Furch or Pellerin (a sponsor here)? There's so much out there. I would spend hours on Dream Guitar and Brickhouse's websites drooling over guitars.

[Mikecraig1]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

Tosh.



My Lowdens (I’ve owned three, still have one) cost no more than a mid-range Taylor, or a D-28, less than a D-28 MD, and considerably less than any of the Goodalls you eulogise about. All three were bought because they have a sound I like, and which fulfils a purpose within the music I play - nothing to do with ‘bragging’.

A mid-range Taylor? So $3500? What Lowden did you buy (recently) under $3500?

[Mikecraig1]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

Tosh.



My Lowdens (I’ve owned three, still have one) cost no more than a mid-range Taylor, or a D-28, less than a D-28 MD, and considerably less than any of the Goodalls you eulogise about. All three were bought because they have a sound I like, and which fulfils a purpose within the music I play - nothing to do with ‘bragging’.

By the way, no offense to your Lowdens. I simply haven't seen one in great condition for less than $5 - 6K. I do believe in Goodall - not apologizing for that, and can truly say he's the smallest shop in the boutique sphere...at least for the last 13 years he has been.

[madhat]

Martin 000-15SM gets my vote

madhat.

[buddyhu]

It all depends on how much of a difference you are seeking.

A SCGC 000 would be a nice addition, and you might enjoy the short scale (especially if you are a fingerpicker).

A Collings C10-35 is smaller, and “Gibson-ish”, while still offering the Collings consistency and playability…but some would urge you to buy a Gibson rather than exploring a Gibsonish sound made by another manufacturer.

A twelve string is great, though I think it is important to recognize that developing a repertoire that truly suits a 12 is not entirely straightforward, and can take some time (though many are content to simply strum through most any song in a 12 string, and never give it much thought).

While 00’s can be great, their “focused”, “balanced” sound is not for everyone.

A jumbo can be great. I have a Webber small jumbo with walnut back and sides that I really enjoy, and which differs from the rosewood sound that I tend to prefer.

Enjoy your search!

[JayBee1404]

Originally Posted by Mikecraig1

A mid-range Taylor? So $3500? What Lowden did you buy (recently) under $3500?

Originally Posted by Mikecraig1

By the way, no offense to your Lowdens. I simply haven't seen one in great condition for less than $5 - 6K. I do believe in Goodall - not apologizing for that, and can truly say he's the smallest shop in the boutique sphere...at least for the last 13 years he has been.

A Mod has removed the offensive comment which you made, to the effect that people only buy Lowdens and Froggies in order to brag about how much their guitars cost.

I note that you’re new here - you might like to consider that brand-bashing is contrary to forum rules, and that you’re unlikely to make many friends if you go around bashing other members’ choices of instrument.

I regard this conversation as closed.

Have a nice day.

[Msedg]

Definitely something small - but I’m biased as most of mine are 000/OM. I would recommend looking at a small-body in a tonewood you’ve not considered yet - perhaps maple? My latest is a maple L-00 type and it offers something very different from my ebony and rosewood backed guitars.