I need acoustic opinions

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Tex-

What kind of electronics did it have in it? I'm just wondering if they put fishman blender systems in the lower end of their line. I played on a guitar with a blender today and loved the sound for an electronics system. I think it would be a great addition to mix with a couple miced tracks.

I need to play on a larrivee. No one has them around here.

Brandon
 
First44,

Regarding balance in your earlier post...
I spent a lot of time trying to find that perfect guitar. I absolutely love the Taylor 12 series, and they sound beautiful. However, I am not a fan, cosmetically, of the 14 series, and it astounded me. It fit perfectly sitting, standing, picking or strumming. It also projected the bass just enough more to be my pick for the best around. I would rather have the look of a 12, but the 14 can't be beat for comfort and sound.

My $.02
Pete
 
The stock D03E has the Fishman Plus, not the blender. You could buy a regular version and have a blender installed probably.

You will definately want to try them out. I played a bunch of Larivee's and bought mine because I fell in love with it. But I have played other Larivee's that I didnt like anywhere near as much.
 
This might sound nuts, but check out the Taylor Big Baby. Its around 329 and its the sweetest sounding inexpensive guitar I have ever heard. My guess is that it would record great. Mars has 'em. You don't like it, return it! At least give one a listen.
 
Hello, I have gained great knowledge on recording by lurking in these forums so perhaps I can return the favor on something I know about.

If you are looking to spend in the $1000 range on a guitar I would advise you to play alot of guitars to find out what you like. I bought a Takamine in the $750 range while in college and I can't stand it now that I own my Taylor 714 (bought used for $1200). Unfortunately Tak flooded the market after the whole Hootie thing so I can't give it away now.

I would also suggest that wood choice and combination is as important to you as body shape and size. A maple body sounds completely different from rosewood which sounds completely different from mahogany. A spruce top is different than cedar, etc. If you don't here the differences in color and tone between the woods hold off on the $1000 guitar until you really know what sound you want.

Pete
 
Big baby is a nice guitar, with a reeeeeaaaaallly sweet sound, it just looks like crap. No purfling anywhere, leaving the edges exposed, carved rosette is ok, bolt on neck (2 screws right around the 18th fret facing out) are hideous. I want a guitar that looks as good as it sounds if I am gonna spend a lot of money.

Pete
 
Battle- Thats why the Big Baby is only $270. You cant touch that guitar in that price range.

The woods are big reason to look at Larivee for under a grand. All their guitars are sold wood. The base models have solid mahogony sides, spruce top and ebony neck. The base Martins are all laminated.

Oh, and the big baby is surprisingly solid wood also.
 
Actually, both the Baby Taylor and the Big Baby are solid top, laminated back and sides. See for yourself:
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/models/baby.html
But I almost agree wholeheartedly with Tex. A+ for Larrivee, though I have heard some sloppiness associated with recent production. And the Martins are indeed, almost always laminate. The one thing to remember is that your ear needs to be the judge. And liaminate isn't always bad. Just don't expect it to "open up" over time. Seagulls use three ply back and sides, most Yairi's even have laminated tops. These guitars are in the top of the consumer market. Good luck with your purchase.

Pete
 
battleminnow said:
I did a lot of searching for good prices on Taylors, and the best seemed to be at www.buffalobros.com and www.wildwoodguitars.com

Pete
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FYI, I had a bad experience at Buffalo Bros:
First, they were extremely arrogant. I am 34 and do not need to be treated like a child. I was trading my '73 tele in and they told me it was a '75. I told them it was not, they rudely said they were sorry but they were positive. This coming from a company who uses "Leo" references freely on their site. I tried some Les Pauls out and they wouldn't let you turn up the volume loud enough to hear the guitar as it would disturb others. (their was one guy in the store - downstairs... on the opposite side of the building... the electric room door was closed.)
So long Buffalo Bros. YOU can KISS my ass. That kind of service will get you this type of review.
I traded it straight across for a new, warrantied LP w/LP case at a Gibson dealer.

Happy shopping. Beware.


[:D]

I was refering to this site:
http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/
NOT the one you posted!
 
Nice to see a lot of good knowledgable acoustic advise. I spent about 2 months shopping to spend $1,500. I played everything in that range that had the features I wanted at the time. I ended up with the top of the line Washburn. It had a wider neck for my fingerstyle, it had good electronics.... pre-amp with xlr and 1/4" jack... nice.... and it sounded great by itself for my style. This guitar is primarily made for fingerstyle and it fit me perfectly and I don't even really care for most Washburns. I passed up a nice used Taylor, a Martin, and a Takamine. Anywhoo, point is that you'll probably play a lot of guitars to find that "one". Sometimes even multiples of the same model. The only guitar that's even come close to fitting me now is the Ed Gerhard Signature Breedlove.... but that's a 2nd mortgage I can't afford.
 
I understand your hesitance on the Big Baby. It is spartan, but thats part of why I liked it. Mostly, I liked it because it sounded so damn good. I have a Martin J40M myself and I was shopping for a reasonable guitar for my daughter, who borrows my Martin too much! After going through just about every under $1000 acoustic in the store, I was pretty dejected at how bad everything sounded. When I tried the Big Baby it didn't have a price tag. After hearing it and seeing how the rest of the Taylors were in the 2-3000 range, I figured that the BB must be about a grand. I just about died when the owner said it was $300 with the gig bag. Did I mention it sounds great? Yeah it is simple but so was the VW and the Telecaster.

Anyway, the other Taylors sounded great too and had all the bindings and gold tuners, pearl inlays and all the jazz. Heck, I'd still like a Martin D-45 just for the same reason! I understand your desire for something more crafted and solid, so I'm not trying to talk you into the BB. For the other readers out there, its worth checking out. You might be surprised.
 
I'll second everything Crawdad said. I was helping a friend buy his first guitar and figured he should get a Seagull. After comparing the two the BB blew it away. I may get one in awhile for a second travel and open tunning guitar.

I've bought 5 guitars in the last year including the Les Paul I picked up today. I need to stop. It's interfering with my mic and pre purchases.

I need to stay more focused ;)
 
If you are looking at the BB, you should compare it to the Larrivee Parlor. I prefer the Larrivee, although the BB is very nice. I never cared for the Baby Toy.
 
Amen, Axis, Amen.

*sighs contendly, petting his Alvarez Yaari*
 
Buy the best there is:

"Olson" guitars
- about $5500.
- 18 month wait for delievery.


Who plays them? James Taylor for one.

:D
 
Don't forget used...

And you really can buy long distance; it's just not the same as being there. So if you're passing through the lakes region, swing down to Lansing and stop in at Elderly Instruments (No, I don't work there and my brother doesn't either). Or check 'em out on the web at

http://www.elderly.com/

I bought a Taylor 815C from them - used - saw it in a listing, looked it up on the internet, phone talked with a sales rep for 45 minutes while he went over every inch of it and reported back, and gave him the VISA #. They did not charge bottom dollar - in fact, it seemed a bit on the high side. But when I finally got the guitar, played it and recalled the level of service I had gotten, it all made sense. These guys really have it down.

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I don't sound like a happy customer, do I?
 
JR#97 said:
I spent about 2 months shopping to spend $1,500...
Anywhoo, point is that you'll probably play a lot of guitars to find that "one". Sometimes even multiples of the same model.
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I agree with JR#97. Take a day or two and go to your favorite guitar shops and sit and play and listen. This is going to be your baby so it's got to be right for you. Last year I went guitar hunting for 2 days with a couple g's and ended up with a $600 Compass series Yamaha which I swear was the best of them all. Hmmm, go figure.
 
NYMorningstar -

Almost the same type of experience. I own a Taylor 410, and was looking for a 'warmer' sound, and expecting to pay dearly for it..

By the time my couple-day search ended - I wound up in an accustic only shop in Minneapolis (called the Podium - WOW!!...but that's a WHOLE other story...) and really fell in love with a Martin 000-15s...USED.....for less than $600.....

I'm having them replace the nut and saddle with some really cool fossilised something-or-other, and will likely buy some nice bridge-pins. The whole 'shootin' match' (including hard-case) for about 1/3 of what I was prepared to spend....not that it would have been wrong to spend it, but I am in full agreement that a buyer should go out and play AS MANY GUITARS AS POSSIBLE - new and used. You might be suprised at what you fall in love with!

Jim
 
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