What was a guitar you wanted/tried to like but just couldnt bond with?

[cupric]

Well, I guess I should say it! The 1997 Starfire lll I just sold this morning. I wanted to love it. It was beautiful, played great, the pickups were dynamic. I thought about it every day. I was afraid of doing any damage to it as it is in excellent condition with flame for miles. So I'd put on soft clothes, and try, try, try. I cannot explain why I didn't bond with it. It's a complete mystery. I've had T100's, Slim Jims, and others and enjoyed them. I wish I never sold my last late 50s T100...but I was getting ready to travel, etc. etc.
I'm sad to see it go. I'll break even just about on what I payed, which is good. But I would have rather loved it!

 

[GAD]

The ‘50s and ‘60s thin hollow bodies are very different guitars next to the ‘90s Starfires.

 

[HeyMikey]

I would have to say the DD6-mce. I loved everything about that guitar - the size, the 1-3/4 nut, the neck, the superb maple quilting, the inlays, on and on. It was literally the most beautiful and well made guitar I’ve owned. A work of art. At first I liked to sound, pure and crisp maple as I didn’t have that in my mix.

However, every time I went back to one of my rosewood or mahogany guitars I found that the DD6 didn’t suite my style of play like they did. I think it was the short decay and midrange / high end focus. Great if you play quick changes like DD. I found that I prefer more warmth, bass end and overtones for the slower tunes I play. If I ever get the chance I’d love to try the rosewood version.

 

[jp]

The ‘50s and ‘60s thin hollow bodies are very different guitars next to the ‘90s Starfires.

I agree. They're all equally good in their own ways but feel like different guitars.

 

[cupric]

I agree. They're all equally good in their own ways but feel like different guitars.

I didn't expect the 1997 to play, or sound like the older ones I had. But, other than the Guildsby, which I figured I'd use sparingly if at all, I was sure I would like it. What's not to like? And I am glad I owned it. I believe it's just me. Not the guitar. I think if I was in a band situation I would have felt different. It had presence.

 

[Rayk]

The Guild F47

 

[Nokomite]

I have a unicorn Martin MC-41 circa 1990 that was built by a Martin employee. No serial number. It is simply gorgeous, but I just can’t bond with it. The neck profile flares out a bit, just north of the 7th fret, and I just don’t like that for fingerstyle playing with my small hand. I will probably sell it. I also have a 1970 5-18 Martin with a fat little neck that I feel the same way about.

 

[ezstrummer]

For me it was my Taylor elect. I loved these when they first came out. I was finaly able to pick up a new one at a guitar show. Never liked the way it sounded or felt. I dont know why? It was a great guitar... I just couldn't bond with it....

 

[krysh]

For me it was my Taylor elect. I loved these when they first came out. I was finaly able to pick up a new one at a guitar show. Never liked the way it sounded or felt. I dont know why? It was a great guitar... I just couldn't bond with it....

Maybe you should have plugged her in?