Members moctzal Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 If you somehow ended up with zero guitars and a $5000 budget to buy any number of guitars, what would you get? Mine would be:Taylor GS4e-LTD ($1600)Martin D-15S ($1000)(??? $2400) And after that I'm looking for ideas...so what do you have your eyes on hmm??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 Some sort of super crazy custom-built grande bouche nylon ($4700 w/case, I guess that's what I'd spend?), a beater gut box, a beater tele, and a pack of gum. No bridge pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 and I hope they don't pick you out of the line-up, moctzal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cripes Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 That is many coin tosses. I have spent more money than I should have on scads of 6 and 12 fiddles. Then I turned 180 and spent your $-figure on one and could not be more satisfied. TETO, though, as many are genre/style-focused while others like to wander. I'm fairly focused and the guitar I have, a touch beyond fundamental sound, captures pretty much who I am. So far, it's me-proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 I might take the inverse approach to my current situation. I think I would pick up a Masterbilt AJ500M and spend the other $4500 on lessons. I would probably need electroshock therapy first, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'd die of heart failure if I had $5000 to spend on gits. But dreaming is fun, so here goes: Martin D12X1: $600Guild F65ce : $750 I'd spend some of the rest of halfway decent electronic gear to plug the Guild into and some decent mics, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ESL94 Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 McPherson 5.0 Bear Claw Sitka/Granadillo for $5200 & pay the difference Or go w/your list & for the extra $2400 I would add... - Larrivee L-10-12 $2399 - Larrivee OM-10FM $2400 - Taylor GS 8 $2098 + rest of the $ for classical lesssons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 Tuff call. The three guitars I would always want in my quiver would be a good 000 or OM, a nice reso and the right 12 string. It would be hard, but possible to get them for that sum. Starting from nothing that would probably be Martin OM-21 Taylor 355 (I'd look for a used LKSM) National style 0 Another option would be - lots of spruce and rosewood, a new band saw, time in my shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Simon76 Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 I would love to try one of these.Even if I had the money I probably wouldn't buy it.But, it sure could be a lot of fun.600W LoudBox Proand a pack of earplugs to to keep blood from leaking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members missedmyexit Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 Martin D-15 $800Guild D-55 $2,025.00Seagull S6 $30094-98 Strat Dlx Plus $800 (Aprrox)Mesa Boogie Combo AmpAER Acoustic Amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 That would empty the kitty and put a grin on FK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 I keep reminding myself that my avarice far exceeds my talent. I have yet to get everything there is to get out of the stable of guitars I already have. But playing the game by the rules, I have to say the Martin D-41. Unbelievable tone, simply stunning. That leaves me 1500.00 which is only a little short of what I would need to get the Taylor GS8. Five thousand one hundred dollars worth of guitar and $500.00 worth of talent to play them with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Minstrel Posted January 11, 2008 Members Share Posted January 11, 2008 Probably either a Bourgeois or a Collings and a cheeseburger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lucos911 Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 5000.00???? go all the way and get a Gibson SJ-300 or if you dont like jumbos get a Dove-in-Flight...about 3500 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kap'n Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 Probably either a Bourgeois or a Collings and a cheeseburger. Or a Goodall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hamhand Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 I'd set my son up with the bass guitar and amp he wants, so he would have no excuses for not going for it. With a timeline he has to meet, or I get to sell it, and buy a Martin OM-42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chosen Few Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 In all honesty I would take the 5000 and sit on it untill I had 12000 Then when I had 12000 I would call up Breedlove to custom make a Full Koa Custom guitar. Then once I had that I would feel pretty damn good. I get the point of having a few guitars for I understand tonal/style differences but I also believe you should get the best of the best and then learn how to make the guitar sound as good as it looks. Which would be nothing short of {censored}ing amazing Just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 Martin HD-35Larrivee LV-05Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500M... that's the short list though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members simplygoodmusic Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 Olivier Marin Petite Bouche 2,500Takamine n-10, 700And the rest of money would go for a half way decent archtop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VintageToneGuy Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 I'd pay on my 'music bill'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Broadus Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 I'd get the Martin OM-21 and put the rest on the principal of my mortgage. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flip333 Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 Goodall Aloha Grand Concert Martin HD-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 Two words: Tim McKnight. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 I would purchase: Crafter SA $500 D28 $2000 Yamaha APX9na crossover nylon $1000 Blueridge 341 parlor $800 Set ups for all: $200 xtra cash for accessories (tuners, stands, straps, strings) Now who do I see about getting my cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guit30 Posted January 12, 2008 Members Share Posted January 12, 2008 Vintage tone, how is that Barber press on acoustics. I would get a Valley arts Brent Mason Special http://www.gibson.com/PRODUCTS/VALLEYARTS/VABMMPCH.htmland a Fender Blues amphttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Blues-DeVille-410-Reissue-Guitar-Amp?sku=483719&src=3WFRWXX&CAWELAID=26040293and Starbucks for a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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