Members fingerpicking J Posted July 29, 2014 Members Share Posted July 29, 2014 guys i am planning on buying either a walden g630 or an epiphone ej200 and i need some help on picking between the two.OR should i go for a solid body walden? does a solid body make a big difference over a solid top?thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 29, 2014 Members Share Posted July 29, 2014 Apples and oranges. Different body styles, different construction, etc. The Walden is rosewood with a solid cedar top; the Epiphone is maple with a solid spruce top. Do you have the opportunity to play both? If so, let your ears and fingers be your guide. I will say one thing: With the Epiphone, you're paying for extra bling that doesn't translate into better sound. But the Walden is only available as the G630CE, which has factory electronics. If you don't need electronics, I'd look elsewhere but the Epiphone wouldn't necessarily be my first choice. If you like the Walden and don't need electronics, maybe consider the G730 (http://www.waldenguitars.com/G730.html), which is the same price as the G630CE and has a solid back. As to the last, I think you're confused regarding terms. A "solid body" guitar is an electric and refers to the body being a "solid" hunk of wood like a Les Paul or Telecaster. Acoustics aren't "solid body" guitars because they need the body to be a box with air in it to produce sound. You're probably referring to a guitar that has all solid wood. All else being equal, yes,an all-solid guitar is better but all things aren't always equal. The sonic result is what counts. A solid top is, however, a better investment. Finally, do your research, play as many guitars as you can get your hands on, and give yourself a chance to make a decision you won't regret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MePeel Posted July 29, 2014 Members Share Posted July 29, 2014 Consider the Epiphone AJ-220S. Great tone and projection for $ 199.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 30, 2014 Members Share Posted July 30, 2014 Welcome J, and listen very carefully to what DeepEnd told you - particularly about playing each. I'm curious why you picked those two guitars - have you played them or are you shopping on line? I associate the J-200 with Rev Davis, Sheryl Crow and lots of singer/song writers - its a big strummers guitar. If you are truly a finger picker the Waldon has a lot going for it - smaller body which means better balance and the cedar top is liked by some fingerstyle and many classical players (it tends to be warmer sound, doesn't require breakin, but is easily damaged). As a finger style player myself, if I had to choose one it would be the Waldon, but there are many other in that general price range if you would tell us more about how you play, what guitars you have played and your reaction, whether you truly need the cut and/or electronics, and a target price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicking J Posted July 30, 2014 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2014 thanks guys!!the problem is i dont have access to either of the guitars and will have to buy one of them online ... by solid body i meant solid back and sides because both the guitars have a solid top but laminate back and sides .. i have been playing fingerstyle for a couple of years now on a walden dreadnought and i love its sound ...anyway thanks again you guys helped ..Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 30, 2014 Members Share Posted July 30, 2014 thanks guys!! the problem is i dont have access to either of the guitars and will have to buy one of them online ... by solid body i meant solid back and sides because both the guitars have a solid top but laminate back and sides .. i have been playing fingerstyle for a couple of years now on a walden dreadnought and i love its sound ... anyway thanks again you guys helped .. Jerry Good luck with your decision. Based on this, and the fact that you apparently like the neck on your Walden dread, the GA might be a very good choice. I started fingerpicking on a big old Martin dread, but almost never play it now that I've discovered smaller bodied guitars. And, as you know, its the top that makes the sound - it at all possible that needs to be a solid piece of wood. The back and sides may add some color to the sound, but being solid isn't nearly as important as the top. Personally I don't have any need for a cutaway on my guitars (I even play 12 fretters and don't have any problem up the neck) nor do I need electronics - both of those add to the cost of your guitar if you'll never use them. Keep us posted on what you end up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 30, 2014 Members Share Posted July 30, 2014 ... by solid body i meant solid back and sides because both the guitars have a solid top but laminate back and sides ... If you're looking at Walden and you want a solid back and sides, you're looking at the "2000 Series" or higher, either the CG2010 http://www.waldenguitars.com/CG2010.html (spruce/rosewood) or the G2070 http://www.waldenguitars.com/G2070.html (cedar/mahogany). Either will cost you around $800. If that's more than you can afford, maybe look at a solid top and back with laminated sides. You also need to decide whether you want a cedar or spruce top. If it helps, Walden dreadnaughts like yours typically have spruce tops. If you want something mellower, try cedar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicking J Posted August 1, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 1, 2014 thanks guys ... ive decided to get the walden ... will probably place an order 2morro ... i really wish i had the chance to play it first but thats not gonna be an option for me!! i still have my hopes up though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 2, 2014 Members Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good luck and Happy (Pending) New Guitar Day. Which Walden did you choose? Be sure to post pics and maybe a clip or two when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicking J Posted August 2, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2014 thanks .. im gettin the g630 ... and will start saving up for the 3030 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted August 2, 2014 Members Share Posted August 2, 2014 Had the D2040. Nice guitar, well built, great sound but so quiet I put a pick-up in it just to play at normal unplugged mix volume with other players. YMMV. I sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 3, 2014 Members Share Posted August 3, 2014 thanks .. im gettin the g630 ... and will start saving up for the 3030 Good luck. The G630CE should be a change from your current guitar but in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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