Dave1963 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I know I am going to have to try them out, but can I have some thoughts on my next possible purchase.... £2k approx on either a Martin, Taylor or Gibson electro acoustic. Mainly for chords and some light finger style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I'd go with the Gibson. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I'd go with the Gibson. rct After reading the other two Replies to "Acoustic considerations" You make me laugh so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Nice one RCT.....Network fail. I am hoping a moderator can delete two of the posts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 [laugh] [laugh] That was fun! I'm a Martin guy, so yes, they make me happy. Had one Taylor long time ago, it bored me. Never owned a Gibson acoustic because I've never met a Gibson acoustic neck I liked. Good luck and have fun looking! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 I am yet to try any of them. Which Martin would be a solid choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thought about Guild? A lot of guitar for the money, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I am yet to try any of them. Which Martin would be a solid choice? You are at like 2700, 2800 US bucks. Any CFMartin at that level is a solid choice. All you need to do is pick one you like a lot. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Ive been quite interested in these recently.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 I am in NYC this week. I reckon I can get more for my money than over here. I will lose myself for a few hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Ive been quite interested in these recently.... Yes, I saw one the other day. Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thought about Guild? A lot of guitar for the money, IMO. I am up for anything as long as it is good quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I have heard a lot of good things about Faith guitars.. the ones I have seen have been seriously nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 The Irish make some pretty fine acoustics too, and they're what? 50, 60 miles(kilometer meters) from you guys? rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Look at Martin D-18, HD28, HD28V and J-40. Take a look at the Classified Section on the Acoustic Guitar Forum, too. There's a couple of tempting ones on there - D35 for $1600, new D18 for $1800, you get the idea. I have an HD-28V but could happily own any of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 The Irish make some pretty fine acoustics too, and they're what? 50, 60 miles(kilometer meters) from you guys? rct Yeah not bad at all. Likely not as fine as these English ones though http://www.fyldeguitars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 So many good acoustics available nowadays.....:blink: Taylors are very popular on our local acoustic circuit....for good reasons..... Available at all price points.....IMO showing genuine creative design thinking Personal 'quiver' includes a 300 series 12 string, a 400 series nylon stringer and a T5......the latter being IMO a superb realisation of an electro acoustic which can venture into pure electric territory with ease..... The unique bolt-on neck jointing really works and can easily address issues which creep in as an instrument settles in the early years..... The inherent brightness of tone across the range lends itself to finger style V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 The Irish make some pretty fine acoustics too, and they're what? 50, 60 miles(kilometer meters) from you guys? rct Strangely, they are cheaper in the US than here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Strangely, they are cheaper in the US than here.... I've only played 2 Lowdens while out in Milwaukee. Meh. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Keep it neat and simple, Gibson J-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 I do admit the J45 just looks stunning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I bought my oldest boy a Taylor this past Christmas and I couldn't be more please with it. He plays it everyday and he loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 The standard answer is to play them all and that's what I did a few weeks ago. They're all good choices. The one that caught my eye and ear when I played a few was the Gibson J-15, I think it was. It played very well, sounded great and wasn't too expensive. I think for something like that, you pretty much have to play them and hear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Gibson and Martin are great and have been around for a hundred plus years. But I would recommend Taylor. Their neck joint is great, the necks tend to be slimmer with lower action so feel more familiar for someone who is used to playing electric guitars. Their Expression system (pickup) IMO gives the most accurate reproduction of what an acoustic should sound like amplified, and as mentioned they make excellent guitars at many price points. They just announced a new bracing pattern (V bracing) and while I have not played one (I don't think they are in dealers yet) they are claiming the bracing helps to solve the compromise between volume and sustain, and even helps with intonation. They are innovators and rather than just producing what has worked for a long time they are always looking to improve their instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Don't buy till you try an SJ200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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