The best acoustic

[Carbohydrates]

What's your favorite acoustic brand? If you don't have one, then which makes your favorite acoustic guitar?

[martinedwards]

Hey man, you left out the Northern Ireland contingent!!!!!

The two best acoustic brands I have ever played are Lowden (Ive played Custom series 00001 (valued at $35,000 by George Lowden himself and currently have a loan of a custom 023 worth about $3500) and McIlroy made by the former production manager at Lowden.

Abso&^%£!lutely incredible!!!!!

[t_shirtsnjeans]

I have a Taylor that I personally value at $400,302.08 but gave $1500.00 for it. :p

I heard it said "Dance with the person that brung ya" so favorites are what ya got on hand. If you ain't happy with it then..............

My wife keeps wanting to look at houses "Just because..." and I told her "I'm gonna go look at other women just because....." :toohappy:

[martinedwards]

[QUOTE=t_shirtsnjeans]My wife keeps wanting to look at houses "Just because..." and I told her "I'm gonna go look at other women just because....." QUOTE]

:eek: You are TOOOO BRAVE!!!!!

I wouldn't even JOKE about such a thing!!!

[Carbohydrates]

Hey man, you left out the Northern Ireland contingent!!!!!

The two best acoustic brands I have ever played are Lowden (Ive played Custom series 00001 (valued at $35,000 by George Lowden himself and currently have a loan of a custom 023 worth about $3500) and McIlroy made by the former production manager at Lowden.

Abso&^%£!lutely incredible!!!!!
Sorry, with so little room, I had to stick with the most common and known ones. I chose Gibson, by the way.

[Mr. Acoustic]

What about Morgan guitars? Some of the best!

[martinedwards]

What about Morgan guitars? Some of the best!
I thought they made sports cars :)

[pagodas_fiesta]

i chose taylor because ive played more of tham than any other and i think theyre great. although if i had to choose just one single guitar i think i like the chet atkins most (gibson).

[Slipstream]

I voted for Martin 'cause I've played a few and like 'em more than anything else I've played, but this Compiano is awfull nice:

http://www.cumpiano.com/Home/Images/heel.jpg

[Etingi]

I voted other. I almost voted Gibson, but you have to vote for the guitar you own, ya know?

www.zagerguitar.com

[bugman]

Back when I originally voted I put Martin, now I'm leaning towards Takamine because that's what I play.

[RickM]

I have a Taylor that I personally value at $400,302.08 but gave $1500.00 for it. :p

My wife keeps wanting to look at houses "Just because..." and I told her "I'm gonna go look at other women just because....." :toohappy:
Dead on, T. I value my 510LTD and about $600k.

On wives;

When I was 14 I hoped that one day I would have a girlfriend.
When I was 16 I got a girlfriend, but there was no passion.
When I was 19 I dated a passionate girl, but she was too emotional.
When I was 21 I found a very stable girl but she was boring.
When I was 25 I found an exciting girl, but I couldn't keep up with her.
When I turned 28, I found a smart ambitious girl with her feet planted firmly on the ground and married her. She was so ambitious that she divorced me and took everything I owned.
I am now 30 and am looking for a girl with big boobs….

[ModestCargo]

Definitley not a Tak... I find them thin sounding...

Probably it's Gibson.

[Priesty]

Maton, fantastic instruments...

[PhantomLord]

Dead on, T. I value my 510LTD and about $600k.

On wives;

When I was 14 I hoped that one day I would have a girlfriend.
When I was 16 I got a girlfriend, but there was no passion.
When I was 19 I dated a passionate girl, but she was too emotional.
When I was 21 I found a very stable girl but she was boring.
When I was 25 I found an exciting girl, but I couldn't keep up with her.
When I turned 28, I found a smart ambitious girl with her feet planted firmly on the ground and married her. She was so ambitious that she divorced me and took everything I owned.
I am now 30 and am looking for a girl with big tits….
you're 60...:p

[RickM]

you're 60...:p
Yeah, Phantom, make that 61.

It was just a humorous piece a friend sent me.

[shake a leg]

The best acoustic i've ever played? hmmm...well i have two, the first was a £1499 Larrivee made in canada which i can only dream of owning. The second is a £80 Encore from argos probably made in korea which i own and was my first guitar. Had it for three and a half years and never had to set it up, and never played an acoustic that plays as good.

[Terren]

Well, I went with other, just because I can't afford high end Taylors or Martins to fully try them out, but when testing guitars at a more cheaper price, I found one that sounded much better than most of those on that list, and it came straight from Newfoundland, Canada in the form of Garrison Guitars :)

[Strungout]

Didn't include Larrivee in the list? I own a dog pile of acoustics and feel that Larrivee is making the best guitar for the money. I agree with Martin Edwards that Lowdens are the best guitars I have played along with one Martin 000-28 Norman Blake model I've gotten my hands on. Never had the chance to play an Olson (yet).

[BASSMAN]

All I have ever played is my Dean, a Takamine and an Alvarez. Of the acoustics I have played I would have to go with the Alvarez.

ALvarez --1
Dean -- 2
Takamine -- 3

My personal rating for what I have played.

The Takamine did sound weak, maybe it was the light strings but I didnt care for it.

[Lazy Bee]

I voted Gibson though I have a Martin D 28. The best sounding or playing acoustic I've run across was a Gibson Jumbo.

[Priesty]

This is the best acoustic I've ever seen or played...then I bought it... :D

Maton Lyrebird (http://www.guitar.com.au/guitars/acoustic/maton/lyrebird.htm)

[mishmannah]

This is the best acoustic I've ever seen or played...then I bought it... :D

Maton Lyrebird (http://www.guitar.com.au/guitars/acoustic/maton/lyrebird.htm)
That is rather a nice guitar.

[Priesty]

^ Thanks, you should hear the thing...it was only built a month ago so it's not even settled yet, it's just amazing...

[crowbarr]

No tanglewood there so Ibanez

[mishmannah]

^ Thanks, you should hear the thing...it was only built a month ago so it's not even settled yet, it's just amazing...

I can imagine how it sounds...must seek one out and have a try.

The inlay is just awesome. The woods.....well....I am gonna have to start savin' up!

[mishmannah]

No tanglewood there so Ibanez

I have an Ibanez. Why do you like 'em so much, if you don't mind me asking?

[FrEtboaRDonFIRE]

I chose Taylor because Taylor makes the best acoustic I've had the privilege(sp?) of playing...it was a $3100 limited edition out of 250 guitars anniversary model...I could never afford it though... :(

-=FoF=-

[crowbarr]

I have an Ibanez. Why do you like 'em so much, if you don't mind me asking?

My main electric Ibanez has a great piezio bridge for some sweet acoustic sounds, my 12 string electro acoustic is Ibanez was VERY cheap the electronics are great, sounds awesome, build quality is brilliant, it's beautiful and it plays nicer than most 6 string acoustics i've tried :D

In case yah haven't guessed I love my 12 string :p

[mishmannah]

My main electric Ibanez has a great piezio bridge for some sweet acoustic sounds, my 12 string electro acoustic is Ibanez was VERY cheap the electronics are great, sounds awesome, build quality is brilliant, it's beautiful and it plays nicer than most 6 string acoustics i've tried :D

In case yah haven't guessed I love my 12 string :p

I'm glad you do!!! ;)

I suspected that Ibanez made cool guitars...I love my black AEL10L...originally $450, reduced to $300, bought for £175, thanks to the currency.

Are your electrics on your acoustic Sonicore Fishman? I love the electrics, but IMHO, does not go with the Marshall MG10CD 10W...perhaps I 'aint used to it yet.

[crowbarr]

On my 12 string they're fishman and my electric has L R Braggs bridge. I never got a good acoustic tone through my old marshall so sold it and I now use a roland cube 60 which has an acoustic modelling channel which sounds damn nice. There are dedicated acoustic amps out there but they're damn expensive :(

[mishmannah]

On my 12 string they're fishman and my electric has L R Braggs bridge. I never got a good acoustic tone through my old marshall so sold it and I now use a roland cube 60 which has an acoustic modelling channel which sounds damn nice. There are dedicated acoustic amps out there but they're damn expensive :(

Ahhh, so now I have evidence....Marshall amps are not compatible with Ibanez sound setups.... :D :D :D

May get a keyboard amp, like an assistant at the guitar shop recommended...I can then rig other instruments to it too. (like my replacement bass I have not bought yet...)

[crowbarr]

Ahhh, so now I have evidence....Marshall amps are not compatible with Ibanez sound setups....

May get a keyboard amp, like an assistant at the guitar shop recommended...I can then rig other instruments to it too. (like my replacement bass I have not bought yet...)

It sounded good with my humbuckers with distortion lol but that's what marshalls are designed for. Have a look at Roland keyboard amps, they seem to have a good reputation :cool:

[RickM]

I chose Taylor because Taylor makes the best acoustic I've had the privilege(sp?) of playing...it was a $3100 limited edition out of 250 guitars anniversary model...I could never afford it though... :(

-=FoF=-

What do you mean you "could never afford it"?

Your 15. After college and about 10 years exercising you profession, you'll be able to afford with no problem.

[gavb]

My Vintage V300, it is very cheap and very very nice.

[PhantomLord]

my only advice for getting an acoustic...GET ONE WITH A CUT AWAY! i ******* HATE acoustics with not cutaway...

[Travwah]

I voted for Taylor, I've got a 410ce and I'm in love with it.
There are two great Aussie acoustic guitar brands too, Maton and Cole Clark.
Here's the links to their sites if anyone wants to check them out.

http://www.maton.com.au/

http://www.coleclarkguitars.com/

[Priesty]

I can imagine how it sounds...must seek one out and have a try.

The inlay is just awesome. The woods.....well....I am gonna have to start savin' up!

It plays better than my Les Paul, I am only guessing however I reckon Maton will release a 60th anniversary model next year, as the company was founded in 1946 so I'll be keeping my eye (and wallet) open...

I'd never heard of satin box wood, it has an incredible smell to it though so it's pretty unique... ;) Unfortunately it's not available for use in guitars any more as it is becoming endangered, due to the fact that Australia (especially Tasmania) has absolutely stupid laws when it comes to logging old growth forests...(trees have to be over 80metres high before they aren't logged...) and the old growth trees are wasted and turned to woodchips...if they're logged i'd much rather them be turned into something valuble rather than a piece of paper... :(

[mishmannah]

It plays better than my Les Paul, I am only guessing however I reckon Maton will release a 60th anniversary model next year, as the company was founded in 1946 so I'll be keeping my eye (and wallet) open...

I'd never heard of satin box wood, it has an incredible smell to it though so it's pretty unique... ;) Unfortunately it's not available for use in guitars any more as it is becoming endangered, due to the fact that Australia (especially Tasmania) has absolutely stupid laws when it comes to logging old growth forests...(trees have to be over 80metres high before they aren't logged...) and the old growth trees are wasted and turned to woodchips...if they're logged i'd much rather them be turned into something valuble rather than a piece of paper... :(

if I was an Australian luther, I would bribe one of those logger workers to slip me a few logs...typical man's folly, typical sensless waste.

[Priesty]

^ My ex girlfriend's Dad does, he gets Tasmanian Blackwood from one of the sawmills, It's possibly the most impressive blackwood you can get, he was building weissenborn guitars, all solid Blackwood...the sound fantastic

[mishmannah]

^ My ex girlfriend's Dad does, he gets Tasmanian Blackwood from one of the sawmills, It's possibly the most impressive blackwood you can get, he was building weissenborn guitars, all solid Blackwood...the sound fantastic
Must be intensely satisfying, building a guitar from a salvaged peice of quality wood...especially when the wood was doomed! Took hundreds of years to grow, gets sawn up in minutes....

A guitar is a brilliant way to continue the ageless legacy of wood....

AM I getting a bit hippyish now? I hope not, I just hate waste! :D :D

[<_peavey_>]

I"m not sure but i like the thinline series?

[elvisdudette]

what about castillas!????? how could you forget the castillas!?? *hugs marzipan* (to guitar) "i'm sorry i know did that mean old carbs hurt your feelings?" :D

[breedlovelove]

I voted other cuz there was no Breedlove option.
It's true, I gotta vote for the one I own...
Breedloveguitars.com

[aussie_skater]

martinez(aussie brand), u left it out, and i hav a court, i dont liek accoustics vry much

[AMusicalViking]

I'd have to go with Alvarez.

[guitardude]

I voted Gibson though I have a Martin D 28. The best sounding or playing acoustic I've run across was a Gibson Jumbo.



















:toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: yay!!!!!!! i am playing a gibson jumbo as i sit here and type!!!!!!!!!!

[LesPaulCustom]

Martin makes the nicest American Handbuilt Guitars IMHO. I have one.

If your short on Cash, Washburn sounds just as good as the rest.

[Priesty]

I played a Marton Aura guitar the other day retail was $6500

I was a little disappointed, really, It wasn't as good as I expected, So I'll still stick with Maton as being the best acoustic...

[PerianArdocyl]

I voted for Martin 'cause I've played a few and like 'em more than anything else I've played, but this Compiano is awfull nice:

http://www.cumpiano.com/Home/Images/heel.jpg

Heh, sorry, just now noticed...that's some pretty sweet handiwork, Slip. :D

[homestudioguy]

FYI, I recently received a Carvin Cobalt 750 for my birthday.
I played it all day the day I received it.
I went to the local Guitar Center the next day and played a $1400 Taylor and a $1200 Martin.
Neither came close.
Cobalt was (and still is) on sale for $619.00
It is an excellent guitar for the price in my opinion.
I record mine through my 2 channel ART Gold MPA Tube Pre-Amp.
I use 1 channel for the electronics and 1 channel mic'd.
I can either choose more of one or the other or blend.
www.carvin.com
Bob Gallagher
My website: http://mysite.verizon.net/homestudioguy/

[SKEETER]

For handmade guitars I prefer Yairis. For mass produced guitars I like many of the guitars being sold under various brand names that are being made in Korea.

[dmt]

I voted Gibson though I have a Martin D 28. The best sounding or playing acoustic I've run across was a Gibson Jumbo.

The best acoustic I've ever played was a Gibson J-200 at a guitar store once. It was a magical, eye-opening experience for me. Too bad that the price made it beyong impossible for me to purchase at the time. I wonder what I would think of it now, with 10 years more experience under my belt? But certain things that hit you in the gut like that tend to resonate with you regardless of where you are in life.

[dmt]

:toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: :toohappy: yay!!!!!!! i am playing a gibson jumbo as i sit here and type!!!!!!!!!!

Me too :biggrin:

A recent vinatge J-100 Super Jumbo, with maple back and sides.

I voted Gibson, though the Dreadnaught design is fantastic too. I haven't tried all the small fancy nanufacturers -- I'm sure there's lots of great stuff out there.