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Old 06-17-2018, 11:32 AM
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Lowest action, most comfortable nut width, etc... I'd have to give that award to my Alvarez Parlor.
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Old 06-17-2018, 06:36 PM
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The deal is if I have a guitar that doesn't play as well as the others I don't keep it around.
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Old 06-17-2018, 06:54 PM
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My Larrivée LSV-11...low action, short scale, wide nut and saddle, and that high quality build that comes with a Larrivée guitar.
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Old 06-17-2018, 06:56 PM
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Since I play it mostly acoustically, I'll add my Godin Fifth Avenue Jazz model. It is very easy to play, and bridge height is instantly adjustable.


Otherwise, the clear winner is my Taylor 214ce, the first and only Taylor I've had. Wondering, though, if the new v-class bracing is worth checking.
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It would have to be my Taylor 322 due to it size and 12 fret neck.....
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Old 06-17-2018, 07:11 PM
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My Custom Shop 000-28. Butter doesn’t hold a candle!

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All 5 of my acoustics play like butter. But the one I always sound good playing no matter the genre or mood is my 2012 D/PW. The neck on this one (medium-fat soft V to C) is perfect for my hand, and it can be played loosey goosey and still the notes always pop clear and full.

There is also a cool sensation when you fret this guitar that is difficult to describe...a certain feedback you get like being on a trampoline when you push down and it pushes back. My Goodalls have that too and it really makes playing the guitar much easier and enjoyable. Here she is:


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All 5 of my acoustics play like butter. But the one I always sound good playing no matter the genre or mood ........
Because.......... there always has to be one.
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Old 06-17-2018, 11:42 PM
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My Taylor 522 12 fret. Not an ideal rig for slack key but I can't put it down.
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Old 06-18-2018, 12:24 AM
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My Martin O-17 from ‘69.
After Dave King reset the neck it excels as the easiest acoustic I have ever played. If only some of my more expensive indulgences could be the same!
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I think it's my Larrivee...at least today it's my Larrivee. My preferences seem to change on occasion. For example, I have been totally smitten with my J15 for the last 10 months, but I have fallen out of love with the neck profile. I decided just this weekend that I am going to sell it. Too bad, too, because I love the tone.

@Brencat: Your SCGC D/PW is a gorgeous!
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Old 06-18-2018, 04:37 AM
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All of my guitars are easy playing and comfortable.
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Old 06-18-2018, 05:02 AM
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Maton Performer (EBG808) the easiest in terms of ergonomics.

Having said that I find none of them difficult.
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Old 06-18-2018, 08:12 AM
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I only have three, but My Ami Cedar is easy to play, and lots of fun. In fact, it's made me re-appreciate the unique sound of cedar. Even strummed. The other two are not difficult, either. As long as the action is low, I'm good to go!
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Old 06-18-2018, 09:27 AM
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I can burn on my Ovation Elite better than on most electric guitars.
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