So, I decided to get myself a really nice acoustic as a belated 50th pressie. Played a lot of Martins and Collings but ended up getting a Santa Cruz OM Grand from Ivor Mairants. Basically, it's an OM with a fat arse. And it's fookin lovely. Warm and big and lush and clear with a gorgeous neck (with binding - which I much prefer). I'm a lousy player (though I hope to improve) so feel somewhat undeserving - but then again life is short and I don't own a car or drink or buy golf sticks. It's really a lovely thing and I feel quite privileged to have it.
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That was a lovely instrument and no mistake, congrats
Thanks!
I bought a Martin 12-string when I could barely play. Nearly thirty years later I've still got it - and I can still barely play, but in a more controlled way so at least it sounds nice .
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
As others have said, a fine instrument will give you the best possible chance of improving as a player through both playability and inspiration, so don't worry about notions of worthiness. If makers like SCGC, Bourgeois, Collings etc only sold to the deserving, they wouldn't exist
Thanks, I appreciate your comments. Funny thing is, after spending a massive wedge on the guitar, I enquired about the Santa Cruz own brand strings. Turns out they're 18 quid a pack....and I'm more bothered about paying that for strings than paying the price of the guitar.
That's a lovely guitar. I'd be very surprised if it doesn't help you advance your acoustic playing.
I was a more than competent electric player but a lousy acoustic player. That has changed dramatically since getting an Atkin OM four years ago. A great acoustic guitar makes all the difference.
Enjoy!
I'm not locked in here with you, you are locked in here with me.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
It's the parabolic tension that add to the cost. You can only get it from sustainable sources....
http://www.santacruzguitar.com/scgc-strings/
What depth is the grand ? the JOM is Dread size - 4 7/8.
Good instruments should be having the effect -"come on big boy - is that all u can do - cause I can do a lot more" stretching u as a player .
give it a few years of good playing (all over the neck) and u'll pick it up one day and it'll hit u - sonic fulfillment
happy pickin
heres the dynamics of the Bourgeois (cheap mic 'n noise 'n all)
http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXdGXIRSibo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulqYgJG-T6g
ah - forgot to mention SC strings - there was a GREAT to do over the pond when they came out - simply, there elitist / exclusive product that some people drool over - read, accountants / dentists / lawyers being the target market.
I suspect them to have been avalible previously but now re branded and given exclusivity in price and marketing blurb - I mean - built in PARABOLIC EQ - WHAT, WTF.
Naa - DR Rares and Newtone Masterclass - on my guitars thanks.