bluepen
Member
Hi Guilders-
This is my first post. I'm SERIOUSLY considering joining the guild of Guild. I have and love two Larrivees and am a regular on that forum.
So here's my deal: I'm an intermediate player that has historically been an acoustic strummer/ electric wailer. Getting a few Larrivees has prompted me to try to learn a more subtle approach. I do however participate in a "basement" bluegrass jam and am looking for a booming dread to compete with banjos, etc.
I've played a few brand new D-50s and must say I'm very impressed with volume and tone. They are atop my list. However, being new, very few used ones are available. In order to save $$$ I'd prefer used. I'm also a sucker for older guitars, never had one--always wanted one.
So here's my questions:
1) Are the "old" D-50s with Sitka as boomy as the new Red Spruce models?
2) How does a D-55 compare to the new D-50?
3) Are there any other models I should consider? (I think I can't go the Jumbo route because of recent shoulder surgeries)
4) There's lots of D-25s and D-35s available (I think they're maghogany). I'm partial to rsoewood, but I do like mahog, but will probably be giving up some volume, true?
I've done some searching on this forum and don't want to rehash something that has been summarized previously (so if you can direct me to an appropriate thread, please do so).
I look forward to your input now, and in the future.
Thanks a lot, Penner
This is my first post. I'm SERIOUSLY considering joining the guild of Guild. I have and love two Larrivees and am a regular on that forum.
So here's my deal: I'm an intermediate player that has historically been an acoustic strummer/ electric wailer. Getting a few Larrivees has prompted me to try to learn a more subtle approach. I do however participate in a "basement" bluegrass jam and am looking for a booming dread to compete with banjos, etc.
I've played a few brand new D-50s and must say I'm very impressed with volume and tone. They are atop my list. However, being new, very few used ones are available. In order to save $$$ I'd prefer used. I'm also a sucker for older guitars, never had one--always wanted one.
So here's my questions:
1) Are the "old" D-50s with Sitka as boomy as the new Red Spruce models?
2) How does a D-55 compare to the new D-50?
3) Are there any other models I should consider? (I think I can't go the Jumbo route because of recent shoulder surgeries)
4) There's lots of D-25s and D-35s available (I think they're maghogany). I'm partial to rsoewood, but I do like mahog, but will probably be giving up some volume, true?
I've done some searching on this forum and don't want to rehash something that has been summarized previously (so if you can direct me to an appropriate thread, please do so).
I look forward to your input now, and in the future.
Thanks a lot, Penner