TheLastCrowOnTheWire Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 So my b-day is coming up and my dad asked me what i wanted this year. I have been looking around for a while now and broke down and got a silver creek t-160, which is a dud and i will be sending back for a refund (bought prior dad telling me he'll get me a new g'tar)-the saddle was completely a mess and the G tuner cant tune the string up to pitch-it pops and skips then down tunes?....anyway its going back and im now sticking with "bigger" named manufactures-which brings us back to Epiphone... I have been thinking about the EL-00, cuz i want a smaller bodied finger picker/strummer for smaller sessions and to cut through the mix when paired with a dread when my buddies and i jam... but in my journey i have come to a small list to choose from and it doesnt include all small bodied instruments-I know i want to finger pick more yet still be able to have some rythem ability. So please give me some insight and let me know which one you think i should get. My background is mostly acoustic rock/60's/90's anything and everything that you can re-arrange and play acoustically, folk/blues/jazz...you know the rest...just look at the guitars and stuff i own, hopefully it paints a musical image of my "style"...hahaha-anyway here's the list: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-EL00-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518369 http://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dean-BW6-Backwoods-6String-Banjo?sku=519798 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Takamine-G-Series-G406S-New-Yorker-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar?sku=520213 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Washburn-D10S12-12Str-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Natural-wcase?sku=516867 the silver creek t-160 that i got-such a dissapointment it wasnt even worth exchanging for fear of getting another bad one: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Silver-Creek-All-Solid-SpruceMahogany-OOO-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=512727 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan1281734152 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'm not sure what you're going for here... are you interested in another Auditorium style acoustic? The Epiphone Masterbuilt guitars are fine instruments. You might consider them. On a side note, I have been impressed with Wechter acoustic guitars. They may be a little higher in price than some of the equipment on your list, but none the less, good guitars. I hope this helps. Good luck in your search. Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastCrowOnTheWire Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Right now im leaning more towards the Dean or the New Yorker unless the EL-00 is better. My d100dl looks to much like the 12'er on my list and i dont think it would really add that much to my family of instruments sound wise. so im really not sure if this one should stay in the running-though washburn does make some decent laminated dreads and this one has a solid top... My EPi indonesian made H-bird is still singing pretty (any info on the indonesian plants for these yet?)and my Ibby EW is still one of the largest (physically) guitars i have ever played that whispers when tickled yet still has a very unique bell-like twang with the most even percussive thump that again wont wake the neighbors. truly an odd ball...but it cant really be played while jamming unless im plugged-so ya know a jumbo will be in my future at some point! hahaha... its amazing how addicting guitar shopping can be!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastCrowOnTheWire Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 thanks dylan! im looking to stay at $400 even-i just want something different, fun, playable, inspiring... but right now if we are talking straight flat-tops yeah i wanna stay 000 or lower... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan1281734152 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'm with you. Guitar shopping is wildly addicting. I can't give you a review for the EL-00. Perhaps someone else can give you more info in that regard. Good luck. Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastCrowOnTheWire Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Dylan whats your gear? acoustically if any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan1281734152 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Here's a list of my current acoustics: Fender F-35 (My favorite...I love it) Epiphone Dread (60's model... I don't remember the #) Wechter Dread (5711) Ibanez 12 string (some model from the 80's?) Yamaha CG111C (classical) Fender Montera (acoustic-electric) Ibanez AEL20E (acoustic-electric) Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastCrowOnTheWire Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 have you heard anything good about the ibanez sgt110? its a lam. but it looks nice-sweet vintage style- hmmmmm the quarky banjitar...the fancy little ny'er...or the epi blues king copy that know one really talks about...i here taks' are good, hated them for a while but now for some reason this little guy appeals to me...is the back solid on the tak ya think or lam.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 How about an Epi John Lennon acoustic? I just got one today and I love it. It sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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