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Old 01-23-2020, 10:21 AM
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There are a number of things I would not normally ever consider - but maybe I'd compromise if the guitar was good enough in other ways (never say "never"). But I bet I wouldn't.
1) cutaway
2) asymetrical or cheap-looking appearance, mismatch of colors
3) playabiity - too wide or too narrow a nut, uncomfortable neck or body
4) barndoor electronics
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Old 01-23-2020, 10:30 AM
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Fake wood on the fretboard. I love sustainability, but I want real wood on my fretboard.
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Old 01-23-2020, 02:34 PM
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Is there a 'deal breaker' spec for a guitar?
On an acoustic guitar, a sunbust finish.
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Old 01-23-2020, 03:08 PM
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At this point, I don’t even think of considering a carbon fibre or ovation guitar.
But spec wise, I don’t think I have one, if it plays, looks and sounds nice then it’s all fine and dandy.
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Old 01-23-2020, 03:19 PM
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Never say never, but I don't like the look of a cutaway on an acoustic or the feel of a "baseball bat" neck. I'm pretty tolerant of varying nut widths, string spacing, and body shape. I can see why those things are important to some folks, though.
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Old 01-23-2020, 03:30 PM
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Narrow nut.
any nut other than 1 11/16"
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Old 01-23-2020, 06:05 PM
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Factory installed electronics.
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Old 01-24-2020, 12:33 AM
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I can't stand a glossy finish on the neck. The neck must be satin. My hand just doesn't slide easily on a glossy finish.
You realize its incredibly easy to de-gloss a neck with 0000 steel wool? If a guitar is otherwise perfect that's still a "deal breaker"?
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Old 01-24-2020, 07:05 AM
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Any headstock that ventures too far from the traditional Martin shape and style is a deal breaker no matter who makes it.

Also,top woods other than spruce or perhaps cedar.

I love a good burst,but anything close to the yellowish tobacco sunburst is a total turn off.
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Old 01-24-2020, 07:45 AM
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Expensive price tags!!
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Old 01-24-2020, 08:13 AM
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My deal breakers are, long scale 25.5 or so, and wide string spacing. I can do 1.75 at the nut as long as the spacing is within reason of my short stubbys...
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Old 01-24-2020, 09:03 AM
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I have lots of things that I like and lots that I don't care about but a sharp V profile neck is a non-starter for me. At the other end I find that I can't play a Taylor or similar neck for more than about 5 minutes before I get pain in my fretting hand. I used to own a couple of Taylors but after that started happening I sold them both. They were both good guitars, too.
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Old 01-24-2020, 10:40 AM
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For me: cut-aways, fat necks or v-necks, built-in electronics, distressed look imparted by the manufacturer.
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Old 01-24-2020, 12:57 PM
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Does anyone have a spec that is a deal breaker for a guitar? Something that if the guitar has spec-wise that you would never buy?

I don't because I never know what guitar might pull me in, sometimes even the least expected turns out to greatly surprise me. I'm talking about specs, not price, dings, issues, etc.

Your thoughts?

  1. Either it has great pickup-preamp system or just plain acoustic. Bad plugged tone is a deal breaker
  2. Laminate top is a deal breaker; composite or Lyrachord are NOT deal breakers
  3. Guitars in cardboard boxes are deal breakers
  4. Esteban or the "Z Word" are deal breakers
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