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Cool, I'll keep that in mind. Anyone in particular?
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I had a Seaguil Performer Mini Jumbo, Spruce and flame maple. It was gorgeous but I never got to like it even if I wanted too, it was a bit too trebly and I found the neck quite chunky. At the moment I have an Art & Lutherie folk that does the job but I'd like something more responsive and with more depth |
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Yes, I want to avoid the bracing discussion but I'd like to try the different ones. I heard only good things about Furch and the price tag is inviting this is what I was looking at https://furchguitars.com/en/instrume...low-deluxe-sr/ A trip to Thomann would be great indeed to get lost in the rabbit hole trying things out for a few hours. |
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As a lefty, I was mainly focused on Le Gaucher, but there’s a string of shops along nearby rue de Douai. The shops are small, but several have good selections. Probably the best that I recall was Centrale Gallery. They had Taylor and Furch guitars downstairs and Bourgeois, Boucher and Martin custom shop guitars upstairs. The neighborhood isn’t far from Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur, so you can throw in some sightseeing while you’re at it.
Unfortunately, every time I passed by Galerie Casanova in the Galerie Véro-Dodat it was closed (even when it was supposed to be open). Worth a visit and in the city center. |
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I have an A69 all koa Mcilroy. It’s very unlike any Martin or Taylor I have played as it does not have that Martin scoop or Taylor’s brightness. It has wide dynamics, a lot of depth, sustain and reverb.
Interestingly it is not impacted much by humidity changes and is very stable in case that’s important to you.
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My McIlroy A30c (Rosewood/Sitka) is my best guitar. With the appointments that Dermot includes in his standard line (that Lowden makes you go up to the 35 series to get) I'd say that a Mac will save you $1,500-$2,500 over the "same" Lowden. Dermot makes his guitars himself, and he is a player. Highest recommendation for a Mac here.
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Owned both Taylor and Furch recently. Personally I wouldn’t get hung up on the bracing arguments, especially if guitar isn’t your main instrument. Also not so sure the long term prospects of a neck reset are that critical but everyone has different things they focus in on.
I loved my Furchs (OMc) except over the longer term I found the neck a bit too svelte for me. Other than that, quite well made instruments that sounded good, played good, looked good. If possible you should play some of the candidates and it depends if you’re sensitive to neck shape (some are, some aren’t) and/or body shape. In my case I only play OM/000 or 00 bodies as I really don’t like more than 4” of body depth. Other folks are happy with dreads jumbos, whatever.
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If you are able, I’d suggest comparing a cedar topped Furch to a spruce topped … it might surprise you with its deliciously rich sound (balanced with plenty of high end — the keyword being ‘balanced’). Of course, if you’ve read any of my posts on the subject of Furch, you know I am very, very happy with mine. (For me, their CNR system inspires huge confidence for the long term. I’m convinced these guitars are fabulous value for the price.)
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Furch owner here. I havent played Taylors or Martin standard series. But I am really happy with Furch. I had Red Deluxe Grand auditorium earlier and now deep body om Rainbow. The fit and finish is perfect. Guitar is very resonant. I also think Furch is very good bang for the buck, atleast in Europe. Love their new technology like CNR, finish, voicing process etc. Hiscox case is very Light and rigid. Sound is very modern, not very dry or vintage like. If you are after dry and "vintage" sound, maybe I would lean towards Martin?
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I have two A models McIlroys, an A25 and an A30, they share the characteristic open sound, responsive, good sustain, but sound quite different to me. The A25 is Cedar/Walnut, and for me this works very well in a McIlroy, warm with nice lush ringing harmonics, even noticeable in the bass notes that are particularly well defined. Great for fingerstyle, I tend to leave it a lot in DADGAD. The A30 is Sitka/EIR and is definitely more versatile. It requires a stronger attack to show it’s capability. Still plenty of nice overtones but less so than the cedar topped guitar. If I had to state one attribute that stands out it is the bell like nature of the trebles. Have a listen - better than words can describe: http://rods-music.caoulet.com/music/...y Daisy 1c.mp3 Last edited by RodB; 05-18-2022 at 05:52 AM. |
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This might interest you? A rare Lowden dread - in Europe....
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=646977 |
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