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Post by raggy on Jan 15, 2014 13:00:26 GMT
Been trying various Martins, Taylor, Gibsons, Guilds and others over the past couple of weeks and eventually bought one that I will pick up tomorrow. Wasn't sure what to go for other than I wanted Rosewood, and originally fancied a slope shoulder with the shorter scale, however I eventually bought an OM size I also bought second hand which wasn't part of the plan. Main reason for choosing what I bought was based on how it felt to hold and play, specifically the neck and finger spacing and how it sounded when I played. I was a bit surprised by my choice but it's done now. Will post a pic. tomorrow evening, until then you will have to wonder Raggy
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Post by clydeslide on Jan 15, 2014 13:52:51 GMT
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Post by Martin on Jan 15, 2014 14:21:41 GMT
Congrats raggy I wonder if it was by another make than those you mentioned
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Post by raggy on Jan 15, 2014 17:36:24 GMT
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Post by raggy on Jan 15, 2014 17:37:55 GMT
Congrats raggy I wonder if it was by another make than those you mentioned Wonder you may
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Post by clydeslide on Jan 15, 2014 19:34:20 GMT
Hmm, well Gibson and Taylor don't make an OM so it's Martin or something not listed. Any clues?
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Post by raggy on Jan 15, 2014 19:49:46 GMT
Hmm, well Gibson and Taylor don't make an OM so it's Martin or something not listed. Any clues? It is OM size but may not be called an OM And it has lots of Abalone !!!
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Post by clydeslide on Jan 15, 2014 19:53:59 GMT
Sounds Taylor-like then...
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Post by raggy on Jan 15, 2014 20:08:58 GMT
Sounds Taylor-like then... I thought you said Taylor don't do OM's
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Post by andrewjw on Jan 15, 2014 20:23:29 GMT
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Post by clydeslide on Jan 15, 2014 20:51:21 GMT
Sounds Taylor-like then... I thought you said Taylor don't do OM's You said OM sized, so GC or an x12... But you also bought second-hand... 9 series is a very good shout, maybe a presentation? They did a GC-K with abalone purfling...?
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Post by raggy on Jan 15, 2014 21:34:17 GMT
9 series looks nice but......"computer says no!"
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Post by Wild Violet on Jan 15, 2014 21:36:11 GMT
So it's definitely a Taylor? I was going to guess Larrivee.
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Post by raggy on Jan 16, 2014 6:11:37 GMT
Last clue: It has a "T" and an "a" on the headstock
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Post by Wild Violet on Jan 16, 2014 7:44:06 GMT
Taran?
Tanglewood? Crafter? Takamine? Vintage? I still think it might be a Martin...
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