For those who play acoustic guitar... - Page 2

Edge34 · #11 03-24-2005, 02:38 PM

I'm still working on my first one, only started playing like 5 months ago. Bought a Johnson for cheapola on the internet, forget the website though. Got it for like a hundo, and I think it sounds pretty good compared to some other, more expensive ones I've played. At least, for a hundo.

I figured I'd pick up a cheaper one first, and if I decided I'd stick with it, I could always buy another one later. Of course, I also need to get an electric...meh...

DMBFan23 · #12 03-24-2005, 02:53 PM

I have a takamine G240 (my first guitar) and a Martin DX1. I would love a Martin DM or a Taylor 414, but I just can't really justify it to myself cause I only play recreationally. I can't decide between martins and taylors, I've played both extensively and they are both beautiful sounding for different reasons.

gorgeous · #13 03-24-2005, 03:47 PM

I have a Seagull, now warped because I haven't taken care of it (if anyone in the NYC area wants to buy it for cheap, PM me). I think Taylors are the best, but you can't go wrong w/ Martins either.

Slow Play Ray · #14 03-24-2005, 04:05 PM

I didn't want to "lead the witnesses" but now that I've had a few replies, I'll throw this out there - the real decision is actually between Martin and Taylor for me. I have played around with both at the music store, but not sure which I prefer (I am also unsure of specifics and model #s). The reason I want a full body is pretty much what you guys have said - the Ovation is a good "gig" guitar, but what I really need is a good "campfire" guitar. You dig?

SossMan · #15 03-24-2005, 04:14 PM

Martin or Taylor

turnipmonster · #16 03-24-2005, 04:35 PM

ray, for me there is no substitute for going into the store and finding a guitar that you like. once you find one you like, check the model number and do some research. but my experience is, especially with midgrade guitars, even ones that are mass produced can have a lot of fluctuations in individual quality. my nylon string (yamaha) is a very cheap guitar but happens to sound pretty good tonewise, I've played other guitars that are the same model and don't sound nearly as good.

this is probably less true the more expensive the instrument. for instance, I've played two of the sadowsky jim hall archtops and both of them felt the same and were easily the best archtop I've ever played.

--turnipmonster

astroglide · #17 03-24-2005, 04:38 PM

i wouldn't make any kind of blanket selection based on name brand. i haven't run into anything i would want more than my superlight goya. i can't reference the model anywhere but it's definitely a genuine one. i think i have some pics at home.

Perseus · #18 03-24-2005, 04:52 PM

Martin D-15...got a good deal on ebay and I love it...

...pretty good deal for the great sound, IMO

astroglide · #19 03-24-2005, 09:04 PM

this thing seriously weighs like one ounce and i love the way it sounds

EliteNinja · #20 03-24-2005, 10:19 PM

I have a Norman B20 High Gloss.

Got it at a used instrument shop for $289 Cdn.

A little known Canadian company called Godin (pronounced "go-dan" with a silent 'n' makes Normans, Seagulls, and a few others. Awesome value.

I'm sure you guys heard of Seagull.

Some say the Normans sound a lot like a Martin.
Also, you can get them with Fishman Preamps built in.