Breedlove Pursuit Ex question about what wood is whch

[_zedagive]

Is it this one?

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Breedlo...tric-Guitar.gc

[Mule Fan]

Originally Posted by _zedagive

Is it this one?

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Breedlo...tric-Guitar.gc

Yes, that’s the Bourbon Burst that I quite like, or there’s a Prarrie Burst that I think I like a bit more, but I’d be interested in either. When I follow your link, it says the full retail is $749. I’m not sure anyone can do this guitar brand new for $549, but by all means prove me wrong ;-)

Thank you for your help, I appreciate it!

[jseth]

A seller could easily do it for $550... and they'd still make money on it...

I would definetly play it before you buy it, if at all possible. My experience with the Pursuits is that some are MUCH better than others... a myrtle wood top lends a different characteristic to the tone of the guitar, quite different from either a spruce top or a mahogany top, so spend some time with it and see how you like it. Another factor to keep in mind is that, if this is a brand-new guitar, myrtle takes some hours of playing to loosen up and sound like it REALLY sounds... so, if it's close, it's gonna get better very soon! Either of those "burst" schemes are lovely to look at...

Personally, I like the all myrtle guitars from Breedlove, especially the newer ones made in Bend; they've started doing some sort of computer-aided resonant frequency matching of the top to the back, and it REALLY makes a big difference in the overall volume and tone of their guitars!

Of course, an all-myrtle Oregon Series is going to set you back closer to $1800... so it may be out of your price range!

Good luck! $550 IS a great price, so long as you love the guitar!

[CASD57]

Originally Posted by Mule Fan

Yes, that’s the Bourbon Burst that I quite like, or there’s a Prarrie Burst that I think I like a bit more, but I’d be interested in either. When I follow your link, it says the full retail is $749. I’m not sure anyone can do this guitar brand new for $549, but by all means prove me wrong ;-)

Thank you for your help, I appreciate it!

I've seen them on sale for $549..in fact I bought the same guitar but in Concerto size for $599 on sale... Stupidly I sent it back as I forgot I back-ordered a Yamaha FG3 and thought it would be better...It wasn't so I bought another Concerto but a Discovery model... and it's a nice guitar..

[_zedagive]

Either should be a winner. There all myrtlewoods typical get a lot of praise. Good luck and hope you are a happy new member of the Breedlove fan club. I'm going on 10 years since I dumped my Martine D-28.

[Mule Fan]

Hi guys! Thanks for all the great replies! I looked everywhere and I think the closest to $550 I could find currently was Musician's Friend had one of them for $599 new. However, I finally took the plunge, so to speak..... I took a shot on a used one from the GC website. I think a member here pointed it out but I had previously disregarded it because I thought, based on it's price and title, that it was a regular Pursuit and not the Exotic version. But after taking a second look at it, I called the store and got some extra info. I also reached out to Breedlove directly to confirm that "MM" in the model name does indicate Myrtlewood, so I am fairly sure this is the guitar I want. I must say, the pictures of all the used instruments GC posts are terrible. You think with all the used business they do that they could invest in more than a white sheet background and a cell phone camera. Anyway, I took a shot at it, it's said to be in "excellent" condition, which they claim is "like-new". I gave it a try because I have 45 days to return it to my local GC if I don't like it, and honestly that was a big selling point for me. I paid $446.14 including sales tax and I believe $15 shipping. I think that's a great deal if the instrument is truly "like new" - we'll see ;-) If anyone is interested, I can post picks once I get it next week.

Oh, to be clear, directly from Breedlove...... "MM" DOES indicate Myrtlewood front, and Myrtlewood back and sides.

Thanks for the help!

[jim1960]

From their website, it looks like the most likely answer is Myrtlewood over Myrtlewood.

[Mule Fan]

Originally Posted by jim1960

From their website, it looks like the most likely answer is Myrtlewood over Myrtlewood.

Yes, I just wanted to be sure when I was looking at used instruments in particular. Thanks for the help!

[Birdbrain]

Originally Posted by Mule Fan

I must say, the pictures of all the used instruments GC posts are terrible. You think with all the used business they do that they could invest in more than a white sheet background and a cell phone camera.

Right about that. The photos display small, there's never more than one, and they're always bad. Most pawn shops do better! The first thing they should do is hang a dark gray sheet instead of a white one (my fellow photogs will understand why). A cell phone camera would be fine if they had a little lighting, too.

As it is, we'd be better off with a photo of the label, to check if the listing is correct!

[Mule Fan]

Originally Posted by Birdbrain

Right about that. The photos display small, there's never more than one, and they're always bad. Most pawn shops do better! The first thing they should do is hang a dark gray sheet instead of a white one (my fellow photogs will understand why). A cell phone camera would be fine if they had a little lighting, too.

As it is, we'd be better off with a photo of the label, to check if the listing is correct!

I couldn't agree more! As someone who used to sell a lot of stuff on eBay, they desperately need better lighting!