Members Pott Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 I do have two, but one's actually my mom's even though she doesn't play, and the other I got for free and I'm giving it away to a good friend. My mom's not great at all so I was looking into a new one. I have right now an Ibanez PF60SCE which is very nice. Dread with solid spruce top, cutaway. I play accoustic either with travis picking or a thumbpick. I play chord + picking more often than just chords, though I still do that a lot. So what would be the best body style for me...? I was hesitating bretween a dread or a OM. I think I'd prefer an OM but I can't tell much just yet. I have about, say, 500 euros to spend on this, if all goes well. I don't want to skimp. Preamp or not is not important at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 Sounds like a dread is your style. Maybe a Seagull S-6 or a Yamaha FG series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McNulty Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 worldmusicsupply.com Alvarez MD80 or MD60. $300 or so. Smokin' dreds, fabulous sound. If you like strumming and picking, the dred sound is very flexible and had a lot to offer. I'd stick with that, but you're getting that from a guy who loves the dred sound. You can't beat the deal for the Alvarez models, since they are on closeout, and used to retail for about $500 US. Nice deal. Check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pott Posted August 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 There's absolutely no point in me importing a guitar, especially now that the exchange rates are a lot closer than before... Thanks for the suggestions though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hmmm....if you're using a thumbpick, I think perhaps you prefer a boomy, resonant bass, which would steer me to a dread. On the other hand, an OM would give you more balanced tones and more definition overall when picking without using the thumbpick. So, the size and tonal qualities are going to be very subjective for you and I can only recommend that you play as many different guitars in your price range as possible. If it sings to your heart, that's the git that goes home with you. I would suggest trying out Crafter or Tanglewood guitars. I am told that both are widely available on your side of the pond and are high-quality gits with modest prices. Crafter guitars are gaining popularity here in the US and I've heard clips of several. I was impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhythmguitar28 Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 Look into Stanford guitars where you live. Far better than anything else in the same price range from my experience. I would imagine a PSD-10 or PSD-20 might be within your range. http://stanfordguitars.de/index.php?page=performer Dealers...... http://stanfordguitars.de/index.php?page=dealers Some of the Crafters (as Samilyn suggested) are pretty excellent as well, at least one I played locally sure was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Opa John Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 I second this. I own the 80. Haven't played the 60 though.Players need to get these before they are gone! :thu:I got my MD80 Thursday. I'm just sittin' here lovin' it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pott Posted August 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 Mhmm I can't find any where I'm at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members recordingtrack1 Posted August 8, 2009 Members Share Posted August 8, 2009 :thu:I got my MD80 Thursday. I'm just sittin' here lovin' it. That is absolutely wonderful news Opa! Over about a year of owing it you should start to hear it "open up" and the tone will improve considerably(or should), but I'm sure you already know that. I found mine to be a very bright and lively sounding guitar, especially with Elixir nanoweb strings. I personally found that polywebs work best on this particular guitar, though I prefer nanos on my Taylor. Watch that humidity level, especially in the winter! Post us a pic or two and a few sound clips when you get a chance. RT1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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