Q for Ted & Kramster

[Acousticado]

Ted and Mark,

You both have the most hands/ears-on experience with a wide range of composite guitars spanning a number of years. Acknowledging that guitar preference is personal and subjective, I think prospective buyers would appreciate and benefit from your perspectives and ranking of brands/models irrespective of size, price, discontinued and composite material. So if it's not too much to ask, what are your top 5 (in order, if it makes sense) and why? Thanks!

[Doubleneck]

If your in the business of selling carbon guitars I doubt that you would want to list your top five in order? Why would you want to turn off a potential buyer who may not have your preferences?

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by Doubleneck

If your in the business of selling carbon guitars I doubt that you would want to list your top five in order? Why would you want to turn off a potential buyer who may not have your preferences?

Good point, Steve. That said, maybe Mark would be willing.

[steelvibe]

Originally Posted by Doubleneck

If your in the business of selling carbon guitars I doubt that you would want to list your top five in order? Why would you want to turn off a potential buyer who may not have your preferences?

...or a manufacturer who might not make the cut. I wouldn't hold my breath.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Tom, as a dealer of all the CF brands at one time or another, I've had hundreds of opportunities to discus the virtues of just about every CF guitar available, based on the clients needs. My favorites may not be best for someone else, so I tend to keep that info close to the vest, but if what you're looking for is a short list of my personal favorites than I will give it some thought.

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Tom, as a dealer of all the CF brands at one time or another, I've had hundreds of opportunities to discus the virtues of just about every CF guitar available, based on the clients needs. My favorites may not be best for someone else, so I tend to keep that info close to the vest, but if what you're looking for is a short list of my personal favorites than I will give it some thought.

Yes Ted, that is exactly what I'm asking. Thanks.

I do not have the experiences of Misters K or Ted, but I do have a list of my top five favorite cf makers: Blackbird, CA/Peavey, Emerald, Journey & Rainsong. Hope that helps.

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by EvanB

I do not have the experiences of Misters K or Ted, but I do have a list of my top five favorite cf makers: Blackbird, CA/Peavey, Emerald, Journey & Rainsong. Hope that helps.

Haha, looks like you've got all the bases covered.

[kramster]

Let's see now... Hmmmmm.... Currently a 3 way tie for fave... no particular oder so alphabetical CH-OM, Savoy, and X-20...I like all the ones I have .. Amicus is really fun, OX (when I can have at it) is very playable and sounds darn good..really like my old school center hole X-7 with B-Band plugged in a lot... not sure if this helps... then the variables may kick in.. like strings (and I got some old ones on some), play style (I don't use a pick), plugged in and into what amp/effects set up or just acoustic. I have crappy ears so my observations are limited in tonal quality and subtleties much of the time . Some days I think I hear a more metallicy sound than other days (don't get that at all with the Savoy of course).
I guess I am just better at presenting things for others to see and hear than to verbally explain what I hear (or don't hear).
I like when I get my friends that play well to play any of them as some of those guys really can make any sound good.

[Acousticado]

Thanks Mark. Given your experience, I find your choices interesting, especially since I think my barefinger playing style is similar to yours.

Mark;

You facilitate those other players, motivate them, and work for them, just as you do for the carbon fiber makers. My hat is off to you sir!

[kramster]

Originally Posted by EvanB

Mark;

You facilitate those other players, motivate them, and work for them, just as you do for the carbon fiber makers. My hat is off to you sir!

Thank you kind sir....Does you hat by any chance have some nylon in it?

[kramster]

Originally Posted by Acousticado

Thanks Mark. Given your experience, I find your choices interesting, especially since I think my barefinger playing style is similar to yours.

My choices are interesting I guess... of course over the years I have had various favorites as most folks do. But I reckon now is what counts.

[TomB'sox]

I think this is a pretty unfair position to put Ted in as he is a dealer and does not deal in all brands and obviously him making a list of favorites from what he sells would not be fair to the brands he represents.

I will leave this thread open for now, but I THANK Ted for staying out of it as he did and really question whether we should be going down this route.

Asking everyone for their opinion is one thing, but singling out individuals is another thing all together....

Tom

[Acousticado]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

I think this is a pretty unfair position to put Ted in as he is a dealer and does not deal in all brands and obviously him making a list of favorites from what he sells would not be fair to the brands he represents.

I will leave this thread open for now, but I THANK Ted for staying out of it as he did and really question whether we should be going down this route.

Asking everyone for their opinion is one thing, but singling out individuals is another thing all together....

Tom

Sorry...no intent along that line at all. Just thought that Ted and Mark having the broadest CF range and experience over a long period of time would profide valuable insight for us.