jedzep Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 We've all done the Sophie's choice poll. Which 1 acoustic would get you through the rest of your playing days. This choice is a bit easier to stomach for us 'accumulators', and I've often thought my economic situation could very well make this real for me some day soon. You need to get down to just 2 acoustics. What qualities would you seek to keep you satisfied and which acoustic flat tops would stay in your stable. All makers included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 It would have to be a slope J of some variety both for tradition and to have one big guitar with a big voice, and a small body like the L-00 for sittin' and pickin'. I happen to have several that would fit the bill, among all the clutter of archtop, flat tops, six strings, 12 string, electrics, and acoustics. It would be an easy choice right now, but that could change. If it came down to a single guitar, it would have to be the '48-'50 J-45 that I've owned for 45+ years, but that's as much out of sentiment as practicality. All I have to do is look at that one and my entire adult life flashes before my eyes, for better or worse. And it has been both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafmutt Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Martin D-28, hands down. Just a question of WHICH D-28. MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 For me it's my sj200 Montana gold. Couldn't live without it! I consider it one of my mistresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Don't forget...you get to keep 2. The bell-like signature Martin tone means I'd probably have to keep the old D18, but that makes choosing the Gibson tougher...down to 1 guitar left I can own. I think that if I could find a mid to late 30's VG condition L00, (sold both of mine and regret it) I'd mate that up with the Martin. What I have to work with, however, is my J45 or my LG2. I need a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 SJ 200 and a Hummingbird =D JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I need a drink! Nope, you just need more guitars. In my case, I just need more space for guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 J-45 and my CSN Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 J-45 and my CSN Martin. That's a pretty good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseybeat1963 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Lowden F Customized to Short Scale voiced by Mr.Lowden/Braz/Master Adi/High Polished Back & Sides/Ziricote Overlay Huss & Dalton DS Braz/Adi Slope Shoulder Both of these are virtuoso grade acoustic guitars. (Not only for the virtuoso but for the aspiring virtuoso) If ArchTop is considered an acoustic I would take my 1997 Gibson L5CES Historic 58' instead of the H&D.. I have only plugged it in once or twice in 7 years. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Collings D2HA and SJ-200. Tough choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Think I'd bring the D-35 as a symbol of eternal fidelity – and then have a really hard time picking the Gibson. The modified 1966 Country and Western it'll probably be – it climbs the ladder these days. That would mean - 1 rose / 1 hog 1 unscalloped / 1 scalloped 1 plain looker / 1 dressed a bit up - apart from the 3-point guard, the C&W has mop diamonds on the fretboard, black nut with white bindings round the headstock and a Grateful Dead-like silver t.r .cover. Also one of these neck endings } , , , , which I really dig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwoods Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I've just made my choices, retired, selling the house, going small. I'm keeping my Martin Graphite II as a beater, go anywhere, let anyone play it guitar. The other is coming UPS as I write: a Redline Parlor with Sycamore sides and back, Carpathian top. My last Gibson left here about a year ago, traded for a mandolin. I miss that fine J185TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 My NRP Delphi Vintage Steel and a Player To Be Named Later. This week, the PTBNL is a 12-fret flattop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I don't understand the point of this type of question. I like having lots of guitars. They are like toys to me and I have spent many a happy hour going from one to the next, comparing them, trying out different tunes and techniques, enjoying their different sounds and dynamics, body and neck shapes, sometimes just staring at them fondly. I have maybe 8 really decent ones and another dozen or so middling and cheapo guitars. Certain instruments will get very heavy play for months and then mysteriously go out of fashion only to be rediscovered and undergo a renaissance a year later. There are still a few models I have my eye on. It's a fun game and keeps me off the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I was thinking about that. For me if I had to get down to two it would without question be the AL SJ and HB TV. However, if a third one was allowed I would add the 00-15 to the list. That to me is pretty much a brilliant trio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'd hang on to my J-45 TV (which would be my final choice if I had to narrow it down to one) along with my National Delphi VS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I don't understand the point of this type of question. I like having lots of guitars. They are like toys to me and I have spent many a happy hour going from one to the next, comparing them, trying out different tunes and techniques, enjoying their different sounds and dynamics, body and neck shapes, sometimes just staring at them fondly. I have maybe 8 really decent ones and another dozen or so middling and cheapo guitars. Certain instruments will get very heavy play for months and then mysteriously go out of fashion only to be rediscovered and undergo a renaissance a year later. There are still a few models I have my eye on. It's a fun game and keeps me off the street. Absolutely follow your text. But isn't all that luxurious back'n'forth groovin' between this and that and that and this in herd, the reason to play the game ? As I see it there's a deep philosophical dimension to the question – about rationalizing, making existential/essential choices in life and sense of dualism. Why not get those 2 guitars boiled forward Jerry. Best Thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Can't help it but with a gun pointed at my head forcing me to make a choice I am afraid my Gibsons just ain't gonna make the cut. One would be my 1932 National Duolian as sometimes ya just need to play some dirt underyour fingernails blues. The most in your face guitar ever created. Second - a much tougher choice but I am going with my 1956 Epiphone FT-79. Objectivley I know this is not the best sounding guitar I own but for whatever reason this one just really gets to me. At the least, its chuncky soft V French Heel neck is the best I have ever run across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Absolutely follow your text. But isn't all that luxurious back'n'forth groovin' between this and that and that and this in herd, the reason to play the game ? As I see it there's a deep philosophical dimension to the question – about rationalizing, making existential choices in life and sense of dualism. Why not get those 2 guitars boiled forward Jerry. Best Thoughts Well I am puzzled by the mindset that seeks to rank instruments in a hierarchy because to me they are colors on a palette. Or submit to guitar monogamy - only one! Or the conventional staid wife plus sexy mistress. Are you all worried about some disaster overtaking and having to sell all but 2? I prefer dreams of glorious harems of guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Well I am puzzled by the mindset that seeks to rank instruments in a hierarchy because to me they are colors on a palette. Or submit to guitar monogamy - only one! Or the conventional staid wife plus sexy mistress. Are you all worried about some disaster overtaking and having to sell all but 2? I prefer dreams of glorious harems of guitars! I see - you simply aren't a less is more man. Perhaps more tuned to the Whats on your possibilities list..? thread. I also comprehend the palette analogy (without forgetting how many painters challenged themselves exactly by the 'reducing the colors game'). Gather on. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Pretty easy for me, it would be my Gibson F-25 which has been my soul-guitar-for-life since I got it in '82. Number 2 would probably be the sweet little baby Martin my mother-in-law recently gave me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Only two.... hmmm Gibson J-50 Gretsch G6120-DSW be awfully sad to see the others go though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 How for a bizarre double post - We had a short rain storm here, I fought to stay on line, got thrown off and a DP occured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHeart Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The 2 I currently own-Martin D-18GE & Martin OM28V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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