Members cc999 Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 All, I have narrowed it down to 3:Martin 000CX1E 699.00Epiphone Masterbuilt DR 500ME 649.00Guild GAD 30 679.99 Are these all SOLID wood guitars? What in your opinion is the best craftmenship and value for the money. Payed them all and its a toss up.Is the Martin a solid body??? ThanksCharlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KATMAN Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'd narrow it down to two,The Epiphone and the Guild.Both are solid wood guitars and famillar build,and they're tone is almost the same. The Martin you listed doesn't do it for me.It's not real wood,and it feels funny,at least to me.But this is just my opinion,play what you want to buy over and over until you choose which one is best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Attila Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 ^^^+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernie P. Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'd also go with the Epi or Guild though the ones I'm familiar with sound quite different from one another.At any rate I'd suggest buying from Music 123 if you go with the Epi.I got mine from them and they're great to deal with and lower price's than others.http://www.music123.com/Epiphone-DR-500ME-Masterbuilt---Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-(Closeout)-i153202.music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 The Martin is "high pressure laminate", and according to their website, is currently an "inactive" model http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/choosing/guitars.php?p=i&m=000CX1E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whit townsend Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 Yep, the Masterbuilt or the Guild. The Martin is mostly plywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cc999 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 Freeman thanks for the link! That 100 dollars cheaper then Guitar Center! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members athomas Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 You should buy what you like depending on the tone, playability etc. But since i have owned a Martin DC-1E for about two years I would reccomend getting the Martin 000CX1E i.e if you like the way it sounds and plays. My guitar has both a solid back & top with laminated sides. If it is between the EPI and the GUILD I would go for the EPI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mixinstrings Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 I love my 000CX1E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guit30 Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 Freeman thanks for the link! That 100 dollars cheaper then Guitar Center! My link doesn't give any prices because it is not a current model. And since I'm a Martin sort of guy, I would consider saving a little more for their all solid wood OM sized guitar http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/choosing/guitars.php?p=c&g=8&m=000-16GT At 40 percent off, you are probably looking at somewhere around 850. I'll promise you that if you've always wanted a Martin... (However both the Epi and Guild have big fans on this forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 In this order - Guild, Epi, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoddy Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 I'd go with the Epi...can't beat them for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sisyphus2 Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 yep Guild, Epi, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted June 12, 2007 Members Share Posted June 12, 2007 As expected, I vote Epi. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moctzal Posted June 13, 2007 Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 I know you've said you've narrowed it down to 3, but have you tried out any Larrivees? They're great. You could get one for just a little bit more than. Everyone seems to love them on this forum and IMO they're the best bang for the buck guitars among high end guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cc999 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have never heard of a larivee. Is it solid built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cc999 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 Here is another question who has the best electronics? Is the Epi ok?Please in order of the electronic end of the 3.......... Thanks again for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johbren Posted June 13, 2007 Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 epi is my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bernie P. Posted June 13, 2007 Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 I've got the EF500RCCE which comes with the LR Baggs Element.It sounds great plugged/unplugged.It's a very simple unit with no holes in the git.You just loosen a few strings when you need to replace the battery which is located right next to the neck in a pocket.The only control is a small volume "wheel" which just barely extends past the top of the soundhole.FWIW-I like the sound of the Epi EF/AJ in cedar/rosewoodquite a bit more than the Guild GAD 30R I tried.I have a brand new GAD JF30 (spruce/flamed maple jumbo in antique burst) which I'm thinking about selling if your interested.Quality of Guild/Epi's are a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mel Bay Posted June 13, 2007 Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 Guild. I'm lovin' my GAD50. Tried an Epi, didn't like the modest V neck to it, though it had a very good sound to it. If you go Martin, get the D-15; perhaps consider buying a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilTwin Posted June 13, 2007 Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 In this order - Guild, Epi, Martin I've played a GAD-30R quite a few times, and have come close to pulling the trigger on buying it. The only reason I haven't is because I already own a GAD-25. I like the Epi Masterbuilts, but I think the quality of those GAD's is just something else. I think they honestly outclass a lot of good American guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rkyochim Posted June 13, 2007 Members Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have the Guild and I bought it for the tone and playability.......the Epiphone does not sound at all like the GAD-30...the Guild has a tone more similar to a Martin OM than any other brand I have tried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moctzal Posted June 14, 2007 Members Share Posted June 14, 2007 I have never heard of a larivee. Is it solid built? Do you mean is it all solid wood? Yes they all are, everything in their line. North American made, great value.Many people prefer them to Martins or Taylors. Do your best to find a dealer and check them out, you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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