Awesome, Glenn. We'll need a debrief from you after the A/B/C comparo!
What acoustic are you playing today?
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Diana (F-40 GSR) takes a turn. Pardon the messy guitar room.
I think it is a beautiful guitar room--in fact, I think I see 13 reasons I like it.Diana (F-40 GSR) takes a turn. Pardon the messy guitar room.
Hahahaha. And magic number 14, the Surfliner, isn't even there.
That remains parked in my living room. Yeah, it's not getting enough humidity, but I like having it handy for an easy grab during TV.
Taylor Martin Guild
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Today I used my Guild 8 string Baritone for my show at an assisted living home.
I ran it through a DI/per amp box into my Bose S1 Pro speaker.
The guitar sounded awesome.
As I have said before, I use medium gauge strings and tune D to D with the baritone.
I get a lot of compliments when I use this guitar.
I also get a few people asking me just what it is. LOL
I ran it through a DI/per amp box into my Bose S1 Pro speaker.
The guitar sounded awesome.
As I have said before, I use medium gauge strings and tune D to D with the baritone.
I get a lot of compliments when I use this guitar.
I also get a few people asking me just what it is. LOL
JohnW63
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Sometimes I think I have too many guitars. Then I look at other forum members guitar rooms. It makes me feel less like I should thin the herd.
wileypickett
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I thought I'd have a definite favorite, but they're each different, and each are really nice sounding guitars.
Just so I'm comparing apples to apples, I put new D'Addario EJ17s on all of 'em, and tuned 'em to: C#, E, G#, C#, G#, C#, a new tuning I've been fooling with lately.
The GF30 is similar in sound to the F50 (not surprising -- both are archback models, maple sides and back), but I seem to prefer it to the F50. (I A/B'd the GF30 and my F50 a few years back and sold my F50.)
The GF50 accentuates the mid-range, while the GF60 seems to have slightly more pronounced trebles, and *maybe* more bass, though I'm not sure about that. It may be that the pronounced mids are tricking my ear.
Glenn
And playing them early!!
davenumber2
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I've got the new Tacoma PM28 all dialed in. I made a new bone nut and lowered the action at the saddle. Plays like a dream now.
wileypickett
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I have a Tacoma PK30 parlor guitar I'm rather fond of. Koa back and sides.
wileypickett
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The cats get me up, whether I'm ready to get up or not!
I can relate, Glenn.
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man, this guitar is crystal clear.
Brucebubs
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I don't want to upset you guys - this is a fabulous forum - but I bought a new jumbo 12-string acoustic guitar last week ... and it's not a Guild.
Eastman AC330E.
It's no F-512 or 412 ... but it is very impressive and outstanding value.
Eastman AC330E.
It's no F-512 or 412 ... but it is very impressive and outstanding value.
GGJaguar
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Nice, congrats! I've never played an Eastman 12er. It sure looks nice, enjoy!
Brucebubs
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Very hard to fault it - nice response - comfortable neck - great finish - good volume - nice 6-latch hard case.
Tuners are smooth but ratio is a tad fast, more like 12:1 but they work fine.
Strangely these come with 12-53 D'Addario EJ-39 strings from factory but I got dealer to fit Martin Retro Monels 10-47 which I liked on 6-string mahogany guitars in the past .. but no doubt I'll try different strings over time!
Action is tiny bit too high at the nut, I'll play a few more weeks and get a pro set-up .. there's plenty of saddle height to work with too.
Looks great, Bruce. Especially the tree in the reflection. What a cool photograph!
@Brucebubs , you should be on the lookout for an F-212XL.
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Brucebubs,I don't want to upset you guys - this is a fabulous forum - but I bought a new jumbo 12-string acoustic guitar last week ... and it's not a Guild.
Eastman AC330E.
It's no F-512 or 412 ... but it is very impressive and outstanding value.
We have an authorized Eastman dealer here in Toronto (the high-end Twelfth Fret), and their Chinese-made guitars are excellent in every way, while costing much less than their domestically produced competitor's products.
You've made an excellent choice. Smartly done!
RBSinTo
