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Fingerstyle Guitar
What are some guitars that lend better to fingerstyle playing or fingerpicking? My budget is around $2000 but of course less is good but I have no issue going a tiny bit higher either. I'm looking for sound, comfort and playability. Thanks.
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Taylor 322e.
I have a 522e and it's perfect for fingerstyle. |
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All three of mine work and sound just fine. It ain't the guitar so much as the fingers.
For learning something new, though, I think a parlor is best, as it's easier to wrap over and see all your fingers.
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Hi Cobalt, a lot of fingerstyle guitarists prefer 1 3/4" nut width over 1 11/16". Something you'll want to consider and try for yourself. Also, many enjoy playing a guitar smaller than a dread.
I've never tried a GA or GC Taylor with the new V bracing (well, only once but it was only for a minute) but I'd be inclined to check that out. |
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Thanks. Any thoughts on the 324ce while I have you here? Thanks.
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I'm really happy with the Martin 000-15SM that I recently purchased. Most dealers list it for $1599, but you might be able to get one for around $1400 if you ask.
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1955 Gibson ES-125 1956 Fender Champ lap steel 1964 Guild Starfire III 1984 Rickenbacker 330 1990s Mosrite (Kurokumo) Ventures 2002/2005 Fender Japan '60s Tele [TL-62-66US] 2008 Hallmark 60 Custom 2018 Martin Custom Shop 00-18 slot-head 1963 Fender Bandmaster (blonde blackface) 1965 Ampeg Gemini I 2020 Mojotone tweed Champ kit build |
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Get a Collings Baby 2H, only about $5,500.
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______________________________________ Naples, FL 1972 Martin D18 (Kimsified, so there!) Alvarez Yairi PYM70 Yamaha LS-TA with sunburst finish Republic parlor resonator Too many ukeleles |
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Cobalt,
I’m biased toward Martin 000 18s; one of my main guitars is a 65 000 18. I play 90% fingerstyle. You might find a 000 or OM more comfortable than a Dreadnought, given your shoulder concerns (as 000s are less deep). I find that 000s are very balanced in their response. You won’t get the depth of bass that a dreadnought provides, but I enjoy midrange and treble. The latest iteration of the 000 18 has a 1 3/4 inch nut. I’d buy a modern 000 if I weren’t overrun with guitars.
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You didn't say if you wanted new or used. I have, within the past year, bought 2 used Waterloos and a new Martin 0-18. All are excellent fingerstyle guitars. All were within your budget. I think the answer is to get out and play a bunch of guitars. You will know it when you play it.
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You need to try a Furch.
Their Yellow series, GA shape with cedar and rosewood sounds magical. They make a slightly wider nut (45mm) which may help you out. You could go lower in their series for a green Cedar, khaya too
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The past: Yamaha AC3R (2016) Rose, Eastman AC822ce-FF (2018) The present:Taylor 614-ce (2018) Clara, Washburn Dread (2012) The future:Furch Rainbow GC-CR (2020)Renata? |
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For more lyrical fingerstyle where I want lush overtones and lots of projection and sustain I prefer my Cedar/EIR Webber OM. You may be able to find for around $2k.
For more bluesy, old-timey stuff I prefer my Martin 000-15sm. |
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Look at any Martin OM.
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2003 Martin OM-42, K&K's 1932 National Style O, K&K's 1930 National Style 1 tricone Square-neck 1951 Rickenbacker Panda lap steel 2014 Gibson Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe Ltd, Custom Shop, K&K's 1957 Kay K-27 X-braced jumbo, K&K's 1967 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Nashville 2024 Mahogany Weissenborn, Jack Stepick Ear Trumpet Labs Edwina Tonedexter |
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More than nut width, keep in mind string spacing. Many (but not all) fingerstyle players prefer 2 1/4 or even 2 5/16 string spacing at the saddle because it gives your fingers more room between the strings.
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Thank you all everyone. Lots of things to look at and choice and things to consider. Appreciated.
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