Members thom Posted August 15, 2012 Members Share Posted August 15, 2012 This one pretty much haunts my dreams: I can snatch one for slightly less than what it normally goes for new. Full warranty, mintcond, just missing the original papers and packaging... I find myself playing acoustic more than I play electric. Love my taylor BT2 to death, but it sure ain't the same as a real full size acoustic... I know it's mainly cause it's summer, I just sit outside a lot these days... But try telling that to my GAS:s Anyway, I'd have to get rid of a couple of my neglected electrics if I wanna do this, so I'd like to hear from people that know this model better than I do... Opinions? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChrisos Posted August 15, 2012 Members Share Posted August 15, 2012 Gorgeous. Was at a show on Monday and a mate was playing a similar if not the same model. Man would I love one of those. You only need one electric..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted August 15, 2012 Members Share Posted August 15, 2012 what is this "acoustic guitar" you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted August 15, 2012 Members Share Posted August 15, 2012 Those guitars sound fantastic. IMO it's WAAAAAY harder to find a killer acoustic than an electric. If that thing floats your boat sonically, then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted August 15, 2012 Members Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yes! Acoustics are amazing things to have, especially when you find "yours" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted August 15, 2012 Members Share Posted August 15, 2012 Is that a 15 Series? If so do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted August 15, 2012 Members Share Posted August 15, 2012 Chairs?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mister natural Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 Nope - that's exactly the one you should own, Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pedaltones Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 I've come close to picking up one of these a couple of times. The mahogany body and neck makes these lovely warm sounding fingerpickers. Usually I see them about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panther_king Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 Go for it. I got a wonderful mahogany/spruce Taylor DN5 on a steal, and though I don't play it as much as I should, everytime I pick it up it's magic. It's an awesome thing to find a great acoustic that clicks with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh grandpa guitars. Yeah I have one just like that, I think (000-15?). It's lovely-sounding but not incredibly loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lou Speed Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 what is this "acoustic guitar" you speak of? Protest singers play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members PurpleTrails Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 Something to consider with a Martin: original owner gets a lifetime warranty, and if it's a good one, you will keep it for the rest of your life. If anything goes wrong, they fix it for free. I had to take my D-18 in once after owning it for about 20 years, and may need to again. FWIW, I like my D-18 way better than my OOO-35, or any of my electrics for that matter. The D-18 is the one thing I'd grab on the way out of a burning building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sameoldbluesman Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 Do it. I've been rocking a OOO size Martin acoustic for the past 6 years and love it to death. Only acoustic I will ever need. Mine is the 000x1 model. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted August 16, 2012 Members Share Posted August 16, 2012 Protest singers play them. But only the best ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted August 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks guys. I'm e-mailing the store, cause apparantly the guitar has a crack on the side, which is supposed to be beautifully repaired my a skilled professional and all...But still, the $200 discount doesn't seem so spectacular anymore, at least not when I compare it to the price of a new one. I'm gonna see if they can mail me a pic, and if they'll willing to come down with that price a bit, but I don't expect much from a big store like this one. I'd have to get rid of a couple electrics anyway, so it's probably not a bad idea to just look for a used one instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Califa Posted August 17, 2012 Members Share Posted August 17, 2012 Which guitars will you be sacrificing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted August 17, 2012 Members Share Posted August 17, 2012 For just a $200 savings I'd get a new one. Like someone mentioned above, the lifetime warranty would be a big selling point for me. When you're dealing with solid woods getting a crack is always going to be a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted August 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2012 Which guitars will you be sacrificing? Not even sure yet, but I guess it'd make most sense to get rid of one of my tele's, and the Les Paul Jr lite which hardly ever play lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A.P. Ryder Posted August 18, 2012 Members Share Posted August 18, 2012 Beautiful guitar - I would go for it. {censored}, I haven't touched my electrics in about 6 or 7 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom's thumb Posted August 18, 2012 Members Share Posted August 18, 2012 I got a 000-15M and I'm in love with it. I don't think you'll regret it. But I dig the mahogany gits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members delayed delay Posted August 18, 2012 Members Share Posted August 18, 2012 Sorta similar... I've ALWAYS wanted a G&L ASAT Special - ever since I first heard one played on stage, that was a dream guitar. Well, I didn't have enough money for one, so I had just gotten 2 cheaper guitars (over time). They were great guitars in there own right, but they just never got played. Anytime I reached for one, I always grabbed my Benford DC; it just sounded and played better than either my Reverend Flatroc or Benford Tele. It was also 3x the cost of either of them, and worth every penny. So I decided I needed to finally get my ASAT. I ended up finding a GREAT deal on a 'used' Special on EBay, and after selling both the Reverend and Tele, they both paid for the cost of the ASAT, and now I've got 2 dream guitars as opposed to 1 dream guitar and 2 good guitars. So if you've got a couple guitars you rarely or never play and you've got the opportunity to get a dream guitar - go for it. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members delayed delay Posted August 18, 2012 Members Share Posted August 18, 2012 Oh and I agree - when you find THE acoustic, it's the last one you'll ever want/need. That's how I feel about my Larrivee OM-03R - perfect guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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