Rocky4 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 My problem with acoustics is that I don't find them comfortable t play. Too big and bulky. I have been checking out Baby Taylors online, and went to the local G.C. (they've put everyone out of business, and I have had no problems with them) to check one out. I wasn't real impressed and spotted a small Martin next to it. The Martin sounded so much better than the Taylor, but it seemed different to me. I asked a salesman and he told me it was made of HPL, high pressure laminate, the same thing they use for flooring. In other words, plastic. Sounded better, and $70 cheaper than the Taylor, so I brought it home. By the way, the Martin was made in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Well that aint real environmentally friendly now is it! There goes another glacier thanx to you. Seriously though Kramer-aluminium. Dan Armstrong or was it Ampeg - clear plastic. Danelectro - fibre board. Carbon fibre,marble...On & on it goes. You like it so thats all that matters. Just don't do a Jimi & burn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 umm........ so is it harder to smash than a normal coustic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Actually, I have heard that Greenpeace (not that I'm a tree hugger) has been trying to get the guitar makers to use HPL instead of wood. It apparently makes a cheaper guitar, price wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 SCREW YOU HIPPIES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Martin has a long ways to go before they catch up with one of mine: The Academy Seriously though Kramer-aluminium. Dan Armstrong or was it Ampeg - clear plastic. Danelectro - fibre board. Carbon fibre' date='marble...On & on it goes.[/quote'] And let's not forget the "beaver poo and super glue" Gibson Sonex, which sold about a billion in the 80s and is now retro cool for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 HPL is made out of saw dust and wood fibers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Martin has a long ways to go before they catch up with one of mine: The Academy And let's not forget the "beaver poo and super glue" Gibson Sonex' date=' which sold about a billion in the 80s and is now retro cool for some reason.[/quote'] I don't understand the big deal about Ovation guitars. They're so awkward to play, IMNSHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 My problem with acoustics is that I don't find them comfortable to play. Too big and bulky. Couldn't agree more. The Martin sounded so much better than the Taylor. Really??? I found it to be the exact opposite. The low end Martins just plain sound low-end, where every Taylor I've played sounds really big. Of course that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 HPL is made out of saw dust and wood fibers You might want to research that a little. It's made with plastic resin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bol316 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I don't understand the big deal about Ovation guitars. They're so awkward to play' date=' IMNSHO.[/quote']Ya, Ovations may be tough to play but at least they sound hollow and crappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I did You might want to research that a little. It's made with plastic resin. Third paragraph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 I didThird paragraph Get one in your hands and you'll see what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Get one in your hands and you'll see what I mean I do know what you mean. I had one for two days and returned it for a guitar made of real wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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