Jinder Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 What guitar would you buy (in the US) for $3000? I’m playing a show at a wedding in Denver in June as I mentioned before, and am being paid in the form of a guitar-unconventional I know, but I’m not complaining! I’ve suggested a trip to Wildwood for the purchase, so I’ll be driven there and given my choice of guitar with a maximum budget of $3000. I’d really like to pick up a Maple AJ, a Maple J45 or a J185, but I have no idea if any of those will be in stock at the time. My question is, what would you spend your $3000 on? I’d not be averse to the idea of a Martin OM or D18/D35, but obviously I’m a Gibson player at heart. Any suggestions would be great. I currently own an SJ200, Dove, Hummingbird, Hummingbird 12 and a ‘67 J45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 You’re getting paid $3000 for a gig !?! I like your stuff but .... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR GIBS Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) Me sa like it an SJ-100; D-35; D-18; Songwriter Deluxe EC Studio. Martin OM. Some Guilds I would try too... Edited February 9, 2018 by MR GIBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 D18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanners623 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 A Waterloo WL-14. And I'd have a few bucks left over. http://www.waterlooguitars.com/wl-14-boot-burst/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 If I was me: A) Maple AJ If that's not available: B)D 35 JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 You may be in luck. https://wildwoodguitars.com/product/10416044/limited-edition-advanced-jumbo-flame-deluxe/?cat_id=368 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 You’re getting paid $3000 for a gig !?! I like your stuff but .... 😂 It’s mental, I know...it’s quite an involved gig though that requires me to be in the US for the best part of a week, sourcing local PA hire and setting up the venue two days in advance of the show. Cash payment isn’t an option (not sure why, presumably something tax related) but they’re happy to pay me in guitar form. It’s a strange world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 You may be in luck. https://wildwoodguitars.com/product/10416044/limited-edition-advanced-jumbo-flame-deluxe/?cat_id=368 Oh my...that’s the promised land right there!! I wonder if it’ll still be there in June? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 A Taylor,,, (as he says looking over a shoulder running for the "Exit" sign) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 L1 F hole I have one ordered for 2978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I could be happy with the current AJ, I see at Sweetwater. Wire me the cash please and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalex Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 So many choices with that budget. I'm sure you'll find something at Wildwood that takes your fancy. They covering your flights as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacamartin Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 L1 F hole I have one ordered for 2978 ...that's some good financial planning! For $3000...a slightly used Wee Lowden is my choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 ...that's some good financial planning! For $3000...a slightly used Wee Lowden is my choice https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/lowden-wee-lowden-wl-25-east-indian-rosewood-red-cedar-1995-rrp2800/1265767427?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Boy oh boy, that maple AJ is sure sweet! Call Wildwood & see if maybe you can work out some kind of a hold. After all, they've already had it for over a year, so what's a few more months? Kinda doubt you'll run into a new J-185, since they're not making them this year. Have fun looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I’d be looking at this (and with one dolla’ to spare): https://wildwoodguitars.com/product/11884038/limited-edition-l-100-14-fret-nick-lucas-custom-3/?cat_id=369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I’d be looking at this (and with one dolla’ to spare): https://wildwoodguitars.com/product/11884038/limited-edition-l-100-14-fret-nick-lucas-custom-3/?cat_id=369 Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I would go for this Townes van Zandt Martin D-35 custom, and pony up the extra $899 from my own pocket. https://www.myfavoriteguitars.com/Martin-MFG-Custom-D-35-Townes-Van-Zandt-20658728.html It would be a long distance purchase, and that is the last guitar available, but if there is a will there is a way... Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 I would go for this Townes van Zandt Martin D-35 custom, and pony up the extra $899 from my own pocket. https://www.myfavoriteguitars.com/Martin-MFG-Custom-D-35-Townes-Van-Zandt-20658728.html It would be a long distance purchase, and that is the last guitar available, but if there is a will there is a way... Lars Nice Couldn’t live with that pickguard though Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamonkey Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 i would have bought a beautiful 2007(i think) HD28VS that i saw on Reverb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) Boy oh boy, that maple AJ is sure sweet! Call Wildwood & see if maybe you can work out some kind of a hold. After all, they've already had it for over a year, so what's a few more months? Kinda doubt you'll run into a new J-185, since they're not making them this year. Have fun looking! Yes, this. ^^^ Maybe a deposit to hold it? But if you don't like it you would probably lose the deposit. They also have the 0% 24 month financing as well. You could buy it now and then pay it off in June. One downside in these scenarios is that you wouldn't be able to play it first, though. A nice dilemma! Edited February 9, 2018 by bayoubengal1954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salfromchatham Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 This to me is..... INEEDIWANTIHAVETOHAVE https://wildwoodguitars.com/product/11947057/2018-j-45-mahogany-2/?cat_id=21820 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) No Martin in your pile? It's acoustic blasphemy not to have one. You'll be able to dump the Tak and the Epis. Maybe time to throw in a small bod...LG2? 00? Edited February 9, 2018 by jedzep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 What about a southern jumbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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