Buc McMaster Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 ..........many of us have guitars other than Gibson. I have interest in acquiring a small body of some stripe and this Santa Cruz caught my attention.......an 1929 OO. Don't think I've ever owned a mahogany topped instrument..........those that have, what's your take on mahogany as a top wood? The one is certainly beautiful. I've listened to a few video/audio clips of the model and it sounds very quick and cutting.......a very immediate, in-your-face presence to the tone. It's been my general assumption that small bodies like this are best suited to finger style technique, a style I am not well versed in, but I'm an old dog willing to learn new tricks. Any mahogany top insights? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) Sweet. S C’s are killer. Edited April 13 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I have not owned a Mahogany Top Guitar but that sure is a pretty Guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I like the tone of a good mahogany top. I have two and just sold another one last week. The Martin 000 15 CS was real nice looking and sounding but like Johnson, I didn't care for the neck. The other two are Gibson's. One is a '42 LG1 like Tom B and John T have. The other is a newer L00 Genuine Mahogany (actual model name). If you were a righty, I'd loan you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dave F said: I like the tone of a good mahogany top. I have two and just sold another one last week. The Martin 000 15 CS was real nice looking and sounding but like Johnson, I didn't care for the neck. The other two are Gibson's. One is a '42 LG1 like Tom B and John T have. The other is a newer L00 Genuine Mahogany (actual model name). If you were a righty, I'd loan you one. Can you loan me the 000-15 CS? I dig Martin’s necks, and their guitars. Edited April 13 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 2 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Can you loan me the 000-15 CS? I dig Martin’s necks, and their guitars. That’s the one I sold this past week on eBay or I would had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 1 hour ago, Dave F said: That’s the one I sold this past week on eBay or I would had. Day late - dollar short. Story of my life. I’ve played my friends 000-15 standard. Love an all hog guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 (edited) The more I consider this guitar, the more I am reminded that it's not a tone I am attracted to.............very dry (this I like), minimal bass response, mostly mid-range honk. No doubt it sounds very good but my instinct tells me it's the wrong voice for me. I am battling the urge to think I could connect with a small body. And so the eye wanders............. For a few dollars more, there is this: what appears to be a most excellent take on a J-45 by Collings.......a CJ45T. To my knowledge, Collings builds are immaculate and never disappointing. In the past I have owned a couple different Collings electrics that were indeed stellar. This one is very tempting. J-35-style pickguard......the very dark, small sunburst is just gorgeous............... Somebody stop me! Edited April 15 by Buc McMaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I doubt you would like the V neck on the Collings Traditional (T) model OR the chunky neck Santa Cruz! Do you intend to play them in a shop or get them online.....you really need to try them out before buying. BluesKing777. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 On 4/13/2024 at 1:46 PM, Dave F said: If you were a righty, I'd loan you one. Well I appreciate that, Dave..............very generous of you, sir. 15 hours ago, BluesKing777 said: I doubt you would like the V neck on the Collings Traditional (T) model OR the chunky neck Santa Cruz! Oh I like a big chunky neck profile. The Telecaster I just sold had a 0.997" girth at the first fret.............big ol' handful. I've owned a few Stratocasters in the past that had serious V profiles and were quite comfortable. It's not difficult to adjust to varying neck profiles. That said, I think the fever has passed. I certainly have no need for another guitar........it's a matter of suppressing the want. The 185 is a fine instrument, suits my style of play and has taken a big turn for the better with a set of Jumbo King mediums.......0.013-0.056" down a half step. I really like these RotoSound strings and the heavier gauge feels really good here. I'd say they feel a shade softer than 0.012" gauge tuned to pitch but have more volume, a solid feel under the fingers and better balance across the fingerboard. As an unexpected benefit, the intonation is much improved..........the 0.012" high E in particular was a bit wonky across the first three frets.......all good now. Thanks for your input, gentlemen............my apologies for the false alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) On 4/13/2024 at 2:46 PM, Dave F said: I like the tone of a good mahogany top. I have two and just sold another one last week. The Martin 000 15 CS was real nice looking and sounding but like Johnson, I didn't care for the neck. The other two are Gibson's. One is a '42 LG1 like Tom B and John T have. The other is a newer L00 Genuine Mahogany (actual model name). If you were a righty, I'd loan you one. What neck was on it? The V necks I do not jive with from M. My HD-28V had one. I like the modern low oval ones. Edited April 16 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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