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06-19-2018, 07:08 PM
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If you are just looking for volume, why not go with a resonator, especially a biscuit single cone with a metal body. They are a favorite of many acoustic bands and buskers, especially if you are playing with any brass players.
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06-19-2018, 07:10 PM
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06-19-2018, 07:26 PM
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Significant loudness to me is an important trait that indicates among othee indicators that the guitar in question is a good guitar.
The loudest and most projecting guitar i have possibly ever played is my Traugott. Sometimes when i play it fingerstyle, the sheer volume is almost painful to my ears. On the other hand while i do not seem to hear the same projection from my somogyi, its volume is masked by its lushness and it is deceptively loud. I recall the first time i heard it being played by someone else, the notes seemed to jump out and seemed louder than they had a right to be, causing me to turn my head to look.at the guitar with surprise. Both guitars are braced differently and built according to different methodologies as well as being of different shapes and sizes. The common factor is that both were made by very skilled makers and that factor seems to me to be more important than the size or shape of the guitar.
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06-19-2018, 07:36 PM
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The Dreads are seriously undervalued on the used market, and can easily come in under $1K.
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06-19-2018, 07:47 PM
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Gibson J200 Jumbo, Taylor 818e Grand Orchestra, Taylor 458e-R Grand Orchestra 12 string. While the Taylors have pick-ups, I'm talking about playing loud only acoustically. Even without picks, (I fingerpick with just my fingernails) all of these can get very loud. But the loudest is easily the 12 string. It actually sounds kind of spooky when I play it loud (and I like to). I tend to play the others more softly because they have the capacity to project all the nuances as I play. Don PS> Sorry about the price range thing, but it is what it is.
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06-19-2018, 07:59 PM
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In the $1000ish price range, and putting volume at the top of the wish list, I’d venture to guess that an Eastman E10D might be the best bet. They’ve even got a newer E1D for half the price that would likely be in the same ballpark in terms of volume and tone.
In that price range, I’d also encourage you to check out the Yamaha FG800, Taylor 310, and Martin D-15, each of which I think are fantastic guitars for the price point, with the latter two being American-made guitars that are every bit as good as their more expensive siblings.
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06-19-2018, 07:59 PM
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Your best cheaper options are likely Eastman dreads.
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06-19-2018, 08:13 PM
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I'm not sure a change in guitars is the solution I'd recommend. (Unless, of course, a Martin dread is in your future. Or a Guild jumbo.) But first, you need to figure out why you're overdriving the guitar you currently play. That's not a good thing, and it's probably wrong to blame it on the guitar.
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06-19-2018, 08:35 PM
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I'd take a look at Seagull's Performer series. They make a Jumbo and a Cutaway Dread with a flamed maple back. They are built for volume, come with decent on-board electrics and cost new about 700.00. I've had the Dread for a couple of years and it is impressive. Given, the back and sides are layered, but the results are excellent.
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06-19-2018, 08:53 PM
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My Yamaha LL16M A.R.E. was the loudest guitar I've ever owned. My Yamaha A5R is pretty loud too.
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06-19-2018, 10:01 PM
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06-19-2018, 10:11 PM
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As a couple of others have suggested, if you are using a thin pick try thicker ones. There is a world difference between a .73 mm (think Fender medium) and 1.2mm. There is a bit of a jump too, I went from .73 to .82 to 1 to 1.2 over time, and am working up to 1.5.
While you are contemplating spending a thousand dollars for a new guitar, swing by your local music shop and spend a couple dollars on a pick variety pack. Then you can think about upgrading to goat whiskey, blue chips and charmed life picks.
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