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Post by the23rdman on Mar 15, 2014 10:03:14 GMT
I'm open to suggestions here. I'm looking for a smallish (definitely smaller than dred) bodied acoustic. Ideally all hog or cedar topped. Preferably rosewood B&S, but hog if all hog (obviously) and hog B&S not a deal breaker for cedar as I feel it helps to lift the tone a little. My preference is for a 45mm nut and definitely not wider. I'm open to new or used and will require it to be all solid. I'm quite taken by this after having nothing but good experiences with Recording King guitars. Oh, budget is a max (that's a real max, not a "well, if you just stretch it to £1000" kinda max. ) of £750
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Post by earwighoney on Mar 15, 2014 10:22:52 GMT
Have you seen these guitars by RK? The ROS-10, which is a Mahogany version of the one you sold but has a 45mm nut and also the RP-10, which is smaller - both have solid bodies. They are not on sale just yet, a few more weeks but I think they'll be around £200.
The new Yamaha's got amazing reviews, the LS6/16ARE smaller bodied guitars OM size of sorts are in your range. I've not tried one yet but I have a soft spot for Yamaha's- they seem really well built and easy to play.
If you're looking for a all mahogany guitar, it's a bit out of your range but the new Taylors are supposed to be very nice - there's the 322. Not really sure of that many all solid all mahogany guitars with 45mm nuts, aside from the Ibanez AC4020.
When it comes to cedar tops, I know there are some guitars by Walden that I've not tried that a lot of people like and also ones by Furch/Stonebridge that I have played and like a lot.
Good luck with your search!
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Post by the23rdman on Mar 15, 2014 11:01:28 GMT
Have you seen these guitars by RK? The ROS-10, which is a Mahogany version of the one you sold but has a 45mm nut and also the RP-10, which is smaller - both have solid bodies. They are not on sale just yet, a few more weeks but I think they'll be around £200. The new Yamaha's got amazing reviews, the LS6/16ARE smaller bodied guitars OM size of sorts are in your range. I've not tried one yet but I have a soft spot for Yamaha's- they seem really well built and easy to play. If you're looking for a all mahogany guitar, it's a bit out of your range but the new Taylors are supposed to be very nice - there's the 322. Not really sure of that many all solid all mahogany guitars with 45mm nuts, aside from the Ibanez AC4020. When it comes to cedar tops, I know there are some guitars by Walden that I've not tried that a lot of people like and also ones by Furch/Stonebridge that I have played and like a lot. Good luck with your search! I'm not sure I want to wait for those new RK's to get over here, but, yes, I've seen them. I think I prefer the look and idea behind the Shoenberg designed ones. Yes, the all solid Yamaha OM sized one is on my list to try if I can find one. I've played the older LL16 and loved the tone and playability. The 45mm nut isn't an absolute requirement, but it is a preference. I played the road series Martin all hog and loved the tone so I'm going to have another try of that. Yes, I am considering the Stonebridge too. It'll be a bit of a drive to try one and I'm a bit concerned about reports that they fall apart a bit too readily...
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Post by clydeslide on Mar 15, 2014 14:37:15 GMT
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Post by the23rdman on Mar 15, 2014 15:24:56 GMT
I've nearly bought one of those several times too, but something just keeps stopping me. I would definitely have to play one first. I'm very seriously considering this now.
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Post by clydeslide on Mar 15, 2014 22:09:17 GMT
There are the obvious choices to list, Martin for mahogany, Seagull and Simon and Patrick for cedar.
The Sigma SOOOM-15 is worth a look. I was very impressed with Sigma's for the price.
Were the Vintage Gordon Giltraps all solid? They seemed to get decent reviews.
That breedlove does look very tempting at that price. Is your preference cedar or mahogany? they're fairly different sounding.
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Post by the23rdman on Mar 16, 2014 10:28:53 GMT
There are the obvious choices to list, Martin for mahogany, Seagull and Simon and Patrick for cedar. The Sigma SOOOM-15 is worth a look. I was very impressed with Sigma's for the price. Were the Vintage Gordon Giltraps all solid? They seemed to get decent reviews. That breedlove does look very tempting at that price. Is your preference cedar or mahogany? they're fairly different sounding. Choosing a Martin and a 43mm nut would have to mean it is an unreal guitar (in budget). My preference is still for 45mm. Godin guitars are nice, but they seem overpriced for mostly lam B&S. Unfortunately, the Sigma is a 46mm nut. I don't like the shape of that Vintage GG model - looks wrong to me. I've had a lowish offer accepted on the Breedlove, but I'm having second thoughts. I think it's resale value and ease of sale that bothers me as I won't be able to drive to try it first. I would like to try cedar as I've never owned one and I would like to own a nice all hog too. I'm aware they're different, but both fit my style of play in different ways.
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Post by alig on Mar 16, 2014 11:42:54 GMT
What about having a look at Avian Guitars...
They come in at £889=.
I've never heard of them or played one - and I'm not on some sort of commission from TNAG! However, Michael Watts is a champion bloke who couldn't have been more helpful with selling my Sobell - even though he stood to gain nothing from it. Might be worth a call to get some info...?
Just a thought.
Alasdair.
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Post by the23rdman on Mar 16, 2014 11:47:47 GMT
Ali, I very definitely stated that the top budget was the absolute not to raised ceiling. That is still true however beautiful these are! :-) My problem with a small boutique type guitars is resale value. I get bored fairly quickly and move them on after a few months on average. So many guitars in the world to own.
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Post by clydeslide on Mar 16, 2014 11:54:41 GMT
There are the obvious choices to list, Martin for mahogany, Seagull and Simon and Patrick for cedar. The Sigma SOOOM-15 is worth a look. I was very impressed with Sigma's for the price. Were the Vintage Gordon Giltraps all solid? They seemed to get decent reviews. That breedlove does look very tempting at that price. Is your preference cedar or mahogany? they're fairly different sounding. Choosing a Martin and a 43mm nut would have to mean it is an unreal guitar (in budget). My preference is still for 45mm. Godin guitars are nice, but they seem overpriced for mostly lam B&S. Unfortunately, the Sigma is a 46mm nut. I don't like the shape of that Vintage GG model - looks wrong to me. I've had a lowish offer accepted on the Breedlove, but I'm having second thoughts. I think it's resale value and ease of sale that bothers me as I won't be able to drive to try it first. I would like to try cedar as I've never owned one and I would like to own a nice all hog too. I'm aware they're different, but both fit my style of play in different ways. Fair enough, seems like you'd thought of the obvious options I did . However, the sigma is a 43mm nut so it could possibly go back on your list? If resale is an issue then yes, that Breedlove is out unless you can get it for closer to 550. Really a second hand Martin for mahogany is pro ably going to have the best resale value.
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Post by alig on Mar 16, 2014 11:55:14 GMT
Ali, I very definitely stated that the top budget was the absolute not to raised ceiling. That is still true however beautiful these are! :-) My problem with a small boutique type guitars is resale value. I get bored fairly quickly and move them on after a few months on average. So many guitars in the world to own. Very good point.
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Post by Wild Violet on Mar 16, 2014 11:59:27 GMT
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Post by the23rdman on Mar 16, 2014 12:00:20 GMT
Choosing a Martin and a 43mm nut would have to mean it is an unreal guitar (in budget). My preference is still for 45mm. Godin guitars are nice, but they seem overpriced for mostly lam B&S. Unfortunately, the Sigma is a 46mm nut. I don't like the shape of that Vintage GG model - looks wrong to me. I've had a lowish offer accepted on the Breedlove, but I'm having second thoughts. I think it's resale value and ease of sale that bothers me as I won't be able to drive to try it first. I would like to try cedar as I've never owned one and I would like to own a nice all hog too. I'm aware they're different, but both fit my style of play in different ways. Fair enough, seems like you'd thought of the obvious options I did . However, the sigma is a 43mm nut so it could possibly go back on your list? If resale is an issue then yes, that Breedlove is out unless you can get it for closer to 550. Really a second hand Martin for mahogany is pro ably going to have the best resale value. Ah, yes, it was the 000-15ms I was referring too. That all solid Sigma does have great reviews... Yes, that is my thinking re the Breedlove. He's accepted 610, but with courier that takes it up to 640 ish.
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Post by the23rdman on Mar 16, 2014 12:02:29 GMT
Way over budget.
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Post by Wild Violet on Mar 16, 2014 12:03:51 GMT
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