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Vintage short-scale smaller-bodied 14-fretters other than Gibson
Been bitten by the vintage bug. I want something old with some history. Other than the Gibsons which I'm familiar with, what are some other guitars that meet these specs:
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Martin CEO-7 comes to mind. It has all the specs you've listed. Not old, but vintage inspired.
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Some of those old Sears and Montgomery Ward ladder-braced "budget" guitars have a ton of personality. And sometimes Western scenery painted on them.
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Martin 00s, in either style 18 or 28 flavor.
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If I got that bug, and wanted a funky blues/rags tone, I'd probably go play some Waterloos again and see if that scratched the itch.
The CEO-7 is a good suggestion. |
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Look at the Kalamazoo (Gibson built) KG-14 or KG-11 from the 30's. These are the guitars Collings based their Waterloos on. The old one's are feather light, ladder braced and very snappy if you find a good one. There are about 7 on Reverb right now and the cheapest one is $900
https://reverb.com/item/25844467-kal...de-great-sound I have one of these and they are a great little fingerpicking guitar.
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30's Martin 0-17. Heavenly.
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Guild M-20
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I had a 1941 Martin 0-17 that fit your requests. Sweet little guitar.
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Yeah, Martin CEO-7 is a good thought. And Martin also has the 00-28 which is a fine guitar. Also, I myself have a CS-00-21 from LA Guitar Sales that has a wonderful, old school guitar vibe.
Huss & Dalton make a terrific 00 Crossroads, which is Gibson L00-esque. And they also make the wonderful T00-14 which is a Martin-esque 00 14 fretter. But honestly, if it really a vintage thing you’re after, I’d look into people like Tony Klassen at New Era “Ark” guitars. Totally convincing vintage vibe. Last edited by MHC; 07-07-2019 at 04:37 PM. |
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I see a few suggestions for vintage Martin 0 & 00 models. I think OP asked for scale of 24.75" or less. The Martins are 24.9" I believe.
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I'm very interested in the Martin 00L-17
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Vintage Vibe
I highly suggest H&D 00 Crossroads.
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