Now my lad is sorted for his xmas acoustic, and having reawaken my acoustic interest by looking at them with him, I’m now wondering about one for myself.
I’ve realised I think that I like that wide immersive sound that’s more rosewood than mahogany (mahogany being to me, such as I have experience of and words for, a quicker, dryer, more direct sound)
Other things:
I’m a terrible finger style player but like to give it a go, so something that gives up a sound easily rather than needing a thwack.
When lightly strummed I like that sizzly harmonic sound that some guitars go.
I like to sing when I play sometimes.
Realistically, this is for home use.
What am I describing?
Cedar and RW?
Something else?
Obv I’d not buy blind.
Budget is tough - either mid range, or if I get around to selling some things, more than that.
I’m a fan of used gear. But it’s not a 100% rule.
ta.
Red ones are better.
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See if you can get your hands on a D-35 or HD-35.
Cedar (for me) tends to be better balanced on Mahogany (my parlor) (or Koa!) and I like good old spruce on r/wood.
If you were closer (I assume you're not Swindon any more ?) you could try the Furch and Brook
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
yeah Adirondack being a less pliant sound is def a thing I’ve experienced.
Ha. Yes. I do these days. (more)
Im still in Swindon - why would anyone leave ? ;-)
Also how come you’re selling a Brook? I thought you loved em?
When both have sold I can use the cash to help fund a "special" OM for next birthday
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
But you know the best course of action here - get thee to a good shop and try a whole bunch of stuff... There's no better way, esp with acoustics.
I’ve got both Spruce/Walnut and Cedar/Rosewood. They have different but complimentary sounds. You’re also welcome to try them as I’m relatively local.
I’m not sure a dread is going to be it - but who knows
Worth trying one out if you get the chance.
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
You’re obviously v welcome to come demo my little Atkin 47 and Bourgeois dread but probably not worth the trip for that alone!!
condition for a decent price. It's on their website.
Or an OM28 style. There's a nice Atkin OM37 in the classifieds that would do very nicely IMO. At any rate I think Sitka/Rosewood is what I'd be looking at.