Need advice on electric acoustic guitar...

TXK9 · April 5th, 2007, 05:47 PM

I know the standard answer to this question: Play them all and pick which one you like the best. This part has been done. These are the models I like. If you have any input on these guitars, I would love to here it.

Takamine EG340SC ($399) Sounds good. Good Price

Taylor 110E ($699) Expensive, but it's a Taylor. How does this model compare to other Taylor guitars?

Martin DXME ($599) Whats the verdict on wood fiber sides and back? Is this Martin going to hold together over the years?

Martin XC1T Ellipse ($899) More than I really wanted to spend. I would have to sell a Rifle to get this one. Is it worth it? Does anyone own one?

Which one of these would you buy and why?

Im rather new to all this. If someone has a better suggestion and can back it up, let me know. Thanks for all your input.

franchelB · April 5th, 2007, 05:56 PM

I have 2 Taylor A/E guitars, 1 Takamine A/E classsical guitar, zero Martin guitars...
Obviously, I'd recommend a Taylor. Like it was stated "...it's a Taylor"!

stantheman · April 5th, 2007, 06:27 PM

Sigma DR-41.
Have your Tech install the same pickup that
Michael Hedges had in his D-28.
You'll have "Million Dollar Tone" for about 600 bucks.
I'm getting a DR-41 myself and I could spend more
but this model's outfrikkin' standing

pohorsky · April 5th, 2007, 09:24 PM

I bought what was a Takamine F360S, a great duplicate of the martin D-28, great guitar. I don't know what the current equivalent would be, but its a great guitar

Another guitar that wasn't mentioned, but I've heard good things about are the Blueridge Guitars

Hucklebilly · April 5th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stantheman

Sigma DR-41.
Have your Tech install the same pickup that
Michael Hedges had in his D-28.

That would be a Sunrise S-1. Good choice!

20texas20 · April 6th, 2007, 12:41 AM

Take a look at a Garrison. I have been playing mine at gigs for about 6 years with .13's and it sounds rich and full. I'll put it up against all the big brands. It does the trick. Direct or through an amp: it sounds like an acoustic.

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TXK9 TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 40	Need advice on electric acoustic guitar... I know the standard answer to this question: Play them all and pick which one you like the best. This part has been done. These are the models I like. If you have any input on these guitars, I would love to here it. Takamine EG340SC ($399) Sounds good. Good Price Taylor 110E ($699) Expensive, but it's a Taylor. How does this model compare to other Taylor guitars? Martin DXME ($599) Whats the verdict on wood fiber sides and back? Is this Martin going to hold together over the years? Martin XC1T Ellipse ($899) More than I really wanted to spend. I would have to sell a Rifle to get this one. Is it worth it? Does anyone own one? Which one of these would you buy and why? Im rather new to all this. If someone has a better suggestion and can back it up, let me know. Thanks for all your input.

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franchelB Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irving, United States of Texas! Age: 43 Posts: 1,898	I have 2 Taylor A/E guitars, 1 Takamine A/E classsical guitar, zero Martin guitars... Obviously, I'd recommend a Taylor. Like it was stated "...it's a Taylor"! __________________ Feel free to visit my homepage! http://www.myspace.com/francisbalagtas

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stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,071	Sigma DR-41. Have your Tech install the same pickup that Michael Hedges had in his D-28. You'll have "Million Dollar Tone" for about 600 bucks. I'm getting a DR-41 myself and I could spend more but this model's outfrikkin' standing __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

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pohorsky Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bakersfield Age: 23 Posts: 722 48 Photos	I bought what was a Takamine F360S, a great duplicate of the martin D-28, great guitar. I don't know what the current equivalent would be, but its a great guitar Another guitar that wasn't mentioned, but I've heard good things about are the Blueridge Guitars __________________ Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday. John Wayne

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20texas20 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 142	Take a look at a Garrison. I have been playing mine at gigs for about 6 years with .13's and it sounds rich and full. I'll put it up against all the big brands. It does the trick. Direct or through an amp: it sounds like an acoustic. __________________ I'm a sucker for a cheap guitar... My guitars are a platform for experimentation... and, my Tone is highly overrated.