cheap vs $$$$$$$$$$$
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Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
I no longer buy into this. There are reasonably priced guitars that are very nice, but no way is a $295 guitar going to rival a $7K Martin.
Can I sound good on either...NO, but I'd shop around somewhere in the middle of that range...say $1K to $2K for a solid acoustic.
Can I sound good on either...NO, but I'd shop around somewhere in the middle of that range...say $1K to $2K for a solid acoustic.
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
+100
They had an old Kay acoustic down at Buck Owen's studio in Bakersfield. It was continually chosen for its tone over a rack full of factory-provided Martins....
I have 2 Takamines - from the 70s - there are very nice ... in their cases...I play them less than a hour per year.
That’s why a have electrics.
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eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
I got a kick outta the kid at GC --- I was looking at ACOUSTIC bass guitars for some reason I went through a GAS period for that---short---) I am playing several --- a Fender a Dean....and 1800.00 Martin (yep they had 1)
I said---- in the quiet "acoustic" room at GC -- I cant really HEAR them........as I was setting down the Martin-----and without missing a beat the kid says -- well no Sir you WILL NEED an amp with any of these---
UUHM...........GEESH JR. isnt that WHY I am looking at an acoustic--- I dont want to USE an amp???????
SO I said -- "thanks then --I'll just use one of the dozen or so electric basses I have lying about"----- and left....
Guess Im just an electric cat.
I said---- in the quiet "acoustic" room at GC -- I cant really HEAR them........as I was setting down the Martin-----and without missing a beat the kid says -- well no Sir you WILL NEED an amp with any of these---
UUHM...........GEESH JR. isnt that WHY I am looking at an acoustic--- I dont want to USE an amp???????
SO I said -- "thanks then --I'll just use one of the dozen or so electric basses I have lying about"----- and left....
Guess Im just an electric cat.
ChasFred
Ambassador of Smooth Operations
He was suffering from a classic case of "SFB" poop for Brains.
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eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
Naw----he was just doing his job (UPsales) -- 300.00 guitar -- but you need a 500.00 amp too!!! 
Wasted on me -- but he tried--
Im glad I tried them in the "flesh" before buying one online LOL
FYI-- int he 4 string acoustic realm the low dollar Fender option was the best sounding of the 3 -- the Martin MIGHT have been better plugged in--- but "organic" back to back in a GC acoustic room----- the Fender came out ahead---- my 50 pawn shop "P" bass SLAYS it in all aspects---- but of the "acosutic" basses it was nicest.......so is that like saying it was the best smelling turd? PErhaps
Wasted on me -- but he tried--
Im glad I tried them in the "flesh" before buying one online LOL
FYI-- int he 4 string acoustic realm the low dollar Fender option was the best sounding of the 3 -- the Martin MIGHT have been better plugged in--- but "organic" back to back in a GC acoustic room----- the Fender came out ahead---- my 50 pawn shop "P" bass SLAYS it in all aspects---- but of the "acosutic" basses it was nicest.......so is that like saying it was the best smelling turd? PErhaps
Col Mustard
Ambassador of Perseverance
whole lotta gum flappin' from guys who claim not to be into acoustic guitars.
*laughs
Seems like discussing a rainbow with a blind man.
IMHO when it comes to acoustic guitars, you get what you pay for. (within limits
of course).
Tone wood is crucial in an acoustic guitar... as well as workmanship, experience,
glue, and precision joinery. After all that, setup on an acoustic is also crucial.
none of that comes cheap. A good acoustic is memorable. If yours sits in the case,
it's time to move it and get something better. When you play a good acoustic guitar,
you can give yourself shivers. A good acoustic guitar inspires emotions.
If your acoustic doesn't get this response from you, sell it. Get something that
makes you remember what it sounded like. That's the difference. it's true for basses
as well. I've always liked the idea of an acoustic/electric bass, but I've never played
one that seemed as comfortable or as resonant as my electrics. The venerable P-Bass
is something ol' Leo got right the first time. If you have one, you don't need anything else.
The quest for a good acoustic guitar can be a lot of fun... if you think of it that way.
You search for the one that brings your emotions out. That's how you know.
If it does it for you, it will do it for your audience, which is why they pay to get in.
They need this. We all do.
A guitar that sits in the case too long is not worth keeping. We all know that.
I actually don't believe in spending really high dollars on any guitar, acoustic or electric.
The best value is to be found in the medium price range... the kind of instrument that
will pay its own way.
I'm sure I've made hundreds of dollars playing my acoustic...
*laughs
Seems like discussing a rainbow with a blind man.
IMHO when it comes to acoustic guitars, you get what you pay for. (within limits
of course).
Tone wood is crucial in an acoustic guitar... as well as workmanship, experience,
glue, and precision joinery. After all that, setup on an acoustic is also crucial.
none of that comes cheap. A good acoustic is memorable. If yours sits in the case,
it's time to move it and get something better. When you play a good acoustic guitar,
you can give yourself shivers. A good acoustic guitar inspires emotions.
If your acoustic doesn't get this response from you, sell it. Get something that
makes you remember what it sounded like. That's the difference. it's true for basses
as well. I've always liked the idea of an acoustic/electric bass, but I've never played
one that seemed as comfortable or as resonant as my electrics. The venerable P-Bass
is something ol' Leo got right the first time. If you have one, you don't need anything else.
The quest for a good acoustic guitar can be a lot of fun... if you think of it that way.
You search for the one that brings your emotions out. That's how you know.
If it does it for you, it will do it for your audience, which is why they pay to get in.
They need this. We all do.
A guitar that sits in the case too long is not worth keeping. We all know that.
I actually don't believe in spending really high dollars on any guitar, acoustic or electric.
The best value is to be found in the medium price range... the kind of instrument that
will pay its own way.
I'm sure I've made hundreds of dollars playing my acoustic...
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eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
Im guessing -- as with most things there are 2 versions/options based on need--
As a "parlor plunker" and home only player--- 295 is enough for an acoustic that will "work" for my needs-- I think I gave 150 for the vintage Epiphone acoustic I have it sounds very nice ---
7K for an acoustic-- no matter who made it -- is just so far out of the realm sanity it might as well not exist-- and sorry to MY ear -- the difference in tone in the above video does not in ANY way warrant a 6,705.00 "up fee" -- they both sound good they both sound acoustic they both play Michael Row Your Boat ashore JUST--- or Folsom Prison Blues just as well ............
and TBTF -- 7k for an electric guitar is ALSO so far out of the realm it should be criminal--- BUT if anyone is giving them away -- PM me for my Addy
As a "parlor plunker" and home only player--- 295 is enough for an acoustic that will "work" for my needs-- I think I gave 150 for the vintage Epiphone acoustic I have it sounds very nice ---
7K for an acoustic-- no matter who made it -- is just so far out of the realm sanity it might as well not exist-- and sorry to MY ear -- the difference in tone in the above video does not in ANY way warrant a 6,705.00 "up fee" -- they both sound good they both sound acoustic they both play Michael Row Your Boat ashore JUST--- or Folsom Prison Blues just as well ............
and TBTF -- 7k for an electric guitar is ALSO so far out of the realm it should be criminal--- BUT if anyone is giving them away -- PM me for my Addy
Kerry Brown
Ambassador of the Great Northern Bar Jams
I used to agree with the opinion that a less expensive acoustic could be just as good as a more expensive one. A while ago I lucked out on a trade and ended up with a top of the line Larrivee 12 string. I've played a few acoustic 12 strings. None of them has the emotion of the Larrivee. The colonel has it right. When you play an acoustic that speaks to you it is wonderful. You play better. I have several other acoustics that are very nice and get more play than the Larrivee but nothing that sings like the Larrivee. The other acoustics are my tools. The Larrivee is my muse.
gball
Ambassador of Boogie
Well, I’m a huge believer in the ‘you get what you pay for’ philosophy. In all things, not just guitars. It’s possible to be happy wih less expensive things but you must also accept that you’ve adjusted your expectations in the process. To me, this is true with acoustic guitars even moreso than electrics. To the point that cheap ones are not even satisfying to play because they feel and sound so bad.
Kerry Brown
Ambassador of the Great Northern Bar Jams
Hard to say. It was made in 1981. The closest model that Larrivee makes now is $3,500 but it is not as deluxe as this one. This one was a very limited run only made for two years. It's hard to value 12 strings as they are not as popular as 6 strings. A while ago I was strapped for cash and put it up for sale. I had it sold for a $2,500 electric plus $1,000 cash but I backed out. In the end I could't let go of it. Right now if I was offered $7,000 I'd turn it down. Realistically if I'm willing to wait I could get $3,000 for it.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
This reminds me of women, then again almost everything from the time I was about 7 years old and had the hottest 2nd grade teacher in the school. (all the fathers never missed a parent teacher conference if you know what I mean)
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Sounds like a lovely Larivee, Kerry. I fell for a friend's 12 string Seagull's sound as he played it. Not sure what his cost, but I know it was a very pretty sounding guitar.