Members CaptainCoconut Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hey guys I've been getting tired with my HSS Highway 1, Well I'll never tire of it but I've been listening to a lot of Hot Tuna lately and I've got the need for an acoustic, problem is most of the stores in my area only sell acoustic guitars for giants! You see I am a short and small framed person and most acoustic look awkward in my lap, does anyone have any experience with a smaller acoustic with a big sound? I would really appreciate a few suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Epiphone EF-500R. Smaller than a dreadnought, but still a huge sound. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gags Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Martin 00-XX would do your fine depending on budget Smaller still Martin LX1, LXM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moctzal Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 Epiphone EF-500R. Smaller than a dreadnought, but still a huge sound.Ellen +1 Loudest production OM I've played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gags Posted August 25, 2008 Members Share Posted August 25, 2008 +1Loudest production OM I've played. My Martin OM-18V is one loud guitar with loads of punch when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Epiphone EF-500R. Smaller than a dreadnought, but still a huge sound.Ellen one of my fav in the Masterbuilt series. I have played em, but don't own one, I have many acoutics to choose from including a smaller body 00016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tkris Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 + 1 on the Masterbilt EF-500. i've got the mahogony version and it rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TESmith Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Do not know your budget, but perhaps take a look at a Larrivee L-03 or the OM-03 which is slightly smaller yet......But the L is a very well rounded guitar capable of many things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members martinipm Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Check out this Larrivee Parlor. [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wow. Amazing volume and tone for such a small guitar. What tuning was that? DADGAD? To the OP - I think an OM sized guitar would be the best choice. Comfy to play, great for fingerpicking (a la Jorma Kaukonen in Hot Tuna) and many can be strummed just fine. Here's a size chart to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members martinipm Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wow. Amazing volume and tone for such a small guitar. What tuning was that? DADGAD? You nailed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wow. Amazing volume and tone for such a small guitar. What tuning was that? DADGAD?You nailed it! Thanks. Very nice playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peppy Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Santa Cruz H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Nice job martinpm, I love monkeying around in D...it opens up so many melodies to me. Now, back to the guitar question....Gibson makes an incredible guitar...LG2.(scroll down).....this guitar is a power house.http://www.zzounds.com/item--GIBLSLGhttp://www.music123.com/Gibson-Arlo-Guthrie-LG-2-Acoustic-Guitar-517804-i1149651.Music123http://www.nextag.com/gibson-lg2-guitar/search-html?nxtg=56a0a240519-A2370F2D2C048F7C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Broadus Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Makes me think of Spencer Lewis' music. Super playing, and a great sounding guitar! Thanks for posting that. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernie P. Posted August 26, 2008 Members Share Posted August 26, 2008 Would you be interested in buying used?If so I have a Masterbilt EF500RA I'm considering selling.I also have 3 of Jorma's instructional DVD's with tab that will definitely be going up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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