Members DerBown Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 Ok, so this is a psycho topic, but I think it is interesting, at least to me... Let me explain : when wandering in a guitar shop, there are 3 things that makes me want to try a guitar. - the aesthetic- the price- the brand name The first criterion is quite obvious. The second is obvious too : if the guitar is cheap, then is the sound too. The third one is not what you think
Members babablowfish Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 I don't know that this would qualify you as a Psycho but it is very foolish.As the man said, "A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
Members garthman Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 I don't know that this would qualify you as a Psycho but it is very foolish.As the man said, "A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Yes, it's a bit silly. And your statement "if the guitar is cheap, then the sound is too" is also rather simplistic. There are many very good cheap guitars out there that have an excellent sound.
Members eflat Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 Hmmm. Although its not the same for me, I'd probably go for names like Taylor, Martin, Johnson etc - sounds like they've been more "handcrafted" due to their family name. Sounds like this guy Martin is still making them in his house, and has been for years. Also more of a trust issue - I'd maybe subconsciously realise that this guitar's got a real name on it, not some big corporate business like Yamaha etc. Finally, as you've identified, Martin and Taylor are quite "simple" names - this for me epitomizes what acoustic playing should be really. So yeah, thats what it would be for me, if I did see them like that. . . wait do I now??? Just my 2 cents, FWIW.
Members D For Kate Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 Finally, as you've identified, Martin and Taylor are quite "simple" names - this for me epitomizes what acoustic playing should be really. oh man, youre missing out on some Dudenbostel mojo. anyway Derbrown, im in my classical guitar GAS phase right now and its kinda hard to discriminate 'spanish-sounding' names when those noms are the established ones... guess im still young and good-looking to realise that my future has to acknowledge how big the world really is out there
Members zenbu Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 guitar company names don`t mean diddly to me...HEY, I`m a Yamaha owner... that proves it ! That price to sound to price ratio thing just doesn`t work either...I`ve paid as little as $10.oo for some 1960s Yamaha all solid wood Dynamics that sound fabulous...`course I`ve paid $120.oo for others but...You might wanna rethink your guitar shopping strategy.
Members DerBown Posted August 8, 2007 Author Members Posted August 8, 2007 Yes, it's a bit silly. And your statement "if the guitar is cheap, then the sound is too" is also rather simplistic. There are many very good cheap guitars out there that have an excellent sound. Well, ok, thanks, now I'm silly... In case you didn
Members garthman Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 Well, ok, thanks, now I'm silly... In case you didn
Members bbarkow Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 I barely look at the guitars at all when I'm shopping - just the strings at first. I walk down the guitar wall with a pick and pluck a few strings on each guitar. When I find one that sounds interesting, I pull it down and have a close look at it. I've been surprised by the headstock many, many times.
Members DerBown Posted August 8, 2007 Author Members Posted August 8, 2007 Perhaps you don't know much history, since the guitar as we know it today came from Spain. Certainly that's the reason many guitars have Spanish names, although they have no legitimate connection. Ibanez, it so happens, is not one of them; the Hoshino company of Japan bought a small Spanish guitar shop called Ibanez many moons ago and eventually took the name for the whole company. Alvarez, OTOH, is just a trade name, I believe. Santa Cruz, on the third hand, is located in the town of Santa Cruz, CA. Damn, I knew my english is bad, but it looks many readers did not understand me
Members denvertrakker Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 Oh wait, I like the name Alhambra... don't know why... Now stop throwing rocks at me ! The Alhambra, although in Spain, carries an Arabic name. "Alhambra" means "the red." No rocks, just information.
Members DerBown Posted August 8, 2007 Author Members Posted August 8, 2007 The Alhambra, although in Spain, carries an Arabic name. "Alhambra" means "the red." No rocks, just information. Ok, now I understand your avatar...
Members D For Kate Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 The Alhambra, although in Spain, carries an Arabic name. "Alhambra" means "the red." No rocks, just information. no surprise there, certain parts of modern Spain was once conquered by the moslems once. hmm, maybe thats how Tarrega was inspired to write the Arabic Caprice...
Members bbarkow Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 no surprise there, certain parts of modern Spain was once conquered by the moslems once. Otherwise known as the Moops.
Members Glenn F Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 I have a Tenson I could let you have at a good price! It's got a built-in pick up and everything!
Members 32-20-Blues Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 Ok, so this is a psycho topic, but I think it is interesting, at least to me... Let me explain : when wandering in a guitar shop, there are 3 things that makes me want to try a guitar. - the aesthetic- the price- the brand name The first criterion is quite obvious. The second is obvious too : if the guitar is cheap, then is the sound too. The third one is not what you think
Members guitarist21 Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 I think Fender is a ridiculous name for anything but the bumper of a car. But I've got one of their guitars and it is awesome! Ellen
Members kwakatak Posted August 8, 2007 Members Posted August 8, 2007 Well, I have to admit that brand name does sway me somewhat, but it ain't in my top five: - condition of the strings- condition of the guitar overall- fit, setup and/or and overall playability- quality of materials- workmanship Price should be there, but let's be honest: if anything blows me away then I tend to think that the guitar might me worth the money being asked. In reality, I only consider brand name based on reputation. Once I see the actual guitar, I decide if the reputation is deserved. I should also mention that my opinion is open to change.
Members DerBown Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Posted August 9, 2007 You're not necessarily a psycho, although nowhere have you suggested that the sound of a guitar is a criterion for you. Well, I said that : "there are 3 things that makes me want to try a guitar. - the aesthetic- the price- the brand name" The sound is a criterion to buy, not to try. But I can't buy before I tried. Only after I try I can hear the sound. And then I decide to buy or not to buy. Ok, now I'm a psycho...
Members garthman Posted August 9, 2007 Members Posted August 9, 2007 Well, I said that :"there are 3 things that makes me want to try a guitar.- the aesthetic- the price- the brand name"The sound is a criterion to buy, not to try. But I can't buy before I tried. Only after I try I can hear the sound. And then I decide to buy or not to buy. Ok, now I'm a psycho... Nuff said!
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