vexed73
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Like the title says. I have a taylor but like Martin's with the smaller nut.
What is the preferred acoustic brand for music man enthusiasts?
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spychocyco
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I very rarely pick up an acoustic, but I have a koa Taylor that I love. I seem to be drawn to Taylors. I like the playability even though Martins arguably sound a little fuller.
That said, I also have a Mitchell MX400 that I paid $200 for. It's a gorgeous burl ash, and I like it almost as much as the Taylor, which cost considerably more.
That said, I also have a Mitchell MX400 that I paid $200 for. It's a gorgeous burl ash, and I like it almost as much as the Taylor, which cost considerably more.
Although I've owned my fair share, I've come to the conclusion that I actually hate steel string acoustics and sold my last one. I much prefer Classical/Flamenco (although I'm not good at either style.. I just like the feel and sound). The same rules apply for steel string. Try not to skimp and buy something with too many laminate pieces (I don't think the sides matter as much as others).
Jp6Fanatic
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For me i've always been a Taylor guy. Love playing the GS mini model, it sounds great and offers a lot for me even at it's inexpensive pricepoint.
jones4tone
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I play a Martin 000 series, and I'd love to have a Collings, too.
Just to add.. I said I hated steel string above, but I think I should clarify that don't really mean that I dislike songs done on them or what other people play. I enjoy them, as a listener. It's almost impossible to not like some acoustic playing. I only meant that I don't enjoy them from my personal standpoint as a player, in terms of comfort and feel. I just think they're tough on anything except strumming/rhythm/flatpicking. And if I put thin strings on, then people laugh at me
danny-79
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Martin HD28
For me Guilds and an Irish guitar maker called Avalon. Basically i've got a possibly irrational aversion to 'big brands' like Martin, Gibson, Lowden(the big Irish acoustic maker) and er.. Fender.
But I think Gibson shares MM's talent for interesting paint jobs.
But I think Gibson shares MM's talent for interesting paint jobs.
Astrofreq
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My McPherson is amazing. Sustain for days.
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About 3 months ago on a whim, I got a Taylor 714, and I absolutely love it, so much so, I got an AD17 for the back yard strumming, the sound is amazing on both !!! Now I am eying an 812 to compete what I would ever need to play out live, or travel to the back yard fire pit with.
DrKev
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I really do like Taylor, and some of the Yamaha‘s as well to be honest. But if somebody gave me money today and said go buy an acoustic guitar, I’d probably come home with a Taylor.
