What design aspect stops you from considering an Acoustic Guitar? puts

[Ed66]

Originally Posted by Goodallboy

!. When they sound bad.

This x2.

There's really not to much from a visual standpoint that would drive me away from a nice sounding guitar.

Things I'd prefer not to have would be:

• overly ornate fret-board inlays
• pick-guard (clear is fine)
• Barn door electronics
• Goofy bridge design/appearance

but none of these would (or has in some cases) deter me from buying a guitar with exceptional tone.

[Mike Sylvia]

None. If if it sounds good, and plays good that's all that matters to me.

[Ozzy the dog]

Sunburst finish
Dred (although I own 4 but wouldn't buy another)
Headstock you could paddle a canoe with.

But if I liked the sound and playability I might wilt.

[jklotz]

As much as I detest certain design choices, for the most part, I could be swayed by most if the playability/neck and sound were there. That being said, I lean more towards "vintage" appointments, so it's doubtful I'd even take it down from the rack to try if it didn't appeal to me visually.

[Mbroady]

IF the guitar "FITs: then Play it
with That said, I am drawn to deep low end so I tend to stay away from small body guitars. But I have been impressed with some of the OMs i have been checking out. Still, Dreads are kinda of my go to guitars.

[erhino41]

The only absolute deal breaker for me is under saddle pu. Everything else is negotiable as long as the sound is what I'm looking for.

[archerscreek]

I won't buy anything with a flat, skinny neck and/or tight string spacing, so basically any of the standard models from the big two, Taylor and Martin. 2 1/4" spacing at the bridge is the spec I prefer. 2 10/32" is also okay. Modified V shapes are best.

[Shades of Blue]

1. Electronics with any cut outs in the guitar.

2. Richlite


That's about it.

[mercy]

Cutaway, cutaway, cutaway, bling, "modern" headstocks, painted.

[bufflehead]

1. Ivoroid binding
2. Richlite fretboard
3. sunburst finishes
4. cutaways on a dread
5. plastic bridge pins

As a general rule, the less bling the better. I want to see the wood, not hummingbirds.

[Red_Label]

[CT77]

Originally Posted by Goodallboy

!. When they sound bad.

But the question is "What design aspect stops you from considering an Acoustic Guitar?"

This is obviously a thread about the frivolous, superficial things we notice, with the implication that these things affect us no matter how good the guitar sounds.

[jaymarsch]

I am not a big fan of ivoroid or white plastic binding of any sort.
I do not like large, blocky MOP inlays on the fretboard
Long narrow paddle headstocks ala Seagull or Traugott
I am picky about both pick guards and sunbursts - only a few I’ve seen that I actually like

Tone is the ultimate decider but so many good choices out there that you can usually get what you want.

Best,
Jayne

[Laughingboy68]

I don’t prefer:

Barn-door electronics (own two with ‘em)
Laminates (one of my favourites has laminated sides)
Under-saddle pickups (all three of my main guitars have ‘em)
Narrow-string spacing (two have this)

I guess nothing’s a deal-breaker with me.

[keith.rogers]

Slotted pegheads or banjo tuners.

12-fret joins without a cutaway

Weird colors