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chiro972

By chiro972
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OK, so I go to GC with the intention of playing a few guitars. I had already set my mind to buy an Ibanez AW200vvec. There was one on ebay that I could have for $400 which is about $200 less than MF sells it for. I have an AW100 that I like, but I figured I try a few things,

 

One of the first things I see is a lightly used AW200 just like I was going to buy. I played it a bit and was totally underwhelmed. Didn't sound as good as my 100. So now my plans have gone out the window and I started playing everything. I played a Parkwood that was nice, but didn't really move me or make me think I was getting anything more than what I had. Then I played a Breedlove AC25 plus and really liked how it felt and sounded, but it was a little thin for the flatpicking style I like. I looked all over for the AD25 thinking it would sound fuller. A salesman came and asked what I was looking for. While he looked on the computer I played a few Martins and was surprisingly underwhelmed again. I played a $2000 Gibson acoustic electric that I absolutely loved, but I just couldn't spend that much and frankly I aint good enough to justify that. On to some taylors. Nice, but again, the ones I liked were way out of my range.

 

Finally, the salesman said they did have the AD25 and we found it and I played it. Instant love. Looked at the price...Crap! The wife is gonna kill me. Well, they had 12 months same as cash financing, so I went for it.

 

I have to say that at least in this honeymoon period, I'm thrilled to death with this guitar. I also totally agree with those who say you really need to try before you buy. I have bought all my electrics via mail order or ebay and have been totally happy, but I would have made a big mistake if I had not gone and played lots of guitars.

 

I also realize that sound in acoustic guitars is so very subjective. I played $2500 guitars that I didn't like the sound of at all, and while many complain that Gibson acoustics are not the best, I found the ones I played to sound wonderful. Thankfully the Breedlove I picked out sounds VERY nearly as nice as the Gibby and looks very cool as well.

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guit30 Newbie

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Nice Instrument, shame that you couldn't have come across one when they first came out, the prices have really gone up

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Thanks for the positive comments. I saw that they have gone up in price, but they didn't include a hardshell case before and the onboard tuner they have now is definitely handy.

 

I think I'm gonna enjoy it. It's also nice having something that isn't instantly recognizeable.

 

I did find a slight flaw. There is a small glob of clear finish (polyurethane?) down at the lower edge of the MOP binding. Not really a problem, but now I know it's there I'm sure I'll see it all the time. I think I'll live with it as the guitar just fits me and is set up very nicely.

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Originally posted by chiro972

... I also totally agree with those who say you really need to try before you buy. I have bought all my electrics via mail order or ebay and have been totally happy, but I would have made a big mistake if I had not gone and played lots of guitars.


I also realize that sound in acoustic guitars is so very subjective. I played $2500 guitars that I didn't like the sound of at all, and while many complain that Gibson acoustics are not the best, I found the ones I played to sound wonderful. Thankfully the Breedlove I picked out sounds VERY nearly as nice as the Gibby and looks very cool as well.

 

 

Absolutely true. You did well to try before buying, now you've got a great guitar that you love, instead of a mediocre one you thought you wanted. Sound is subjective and each acoustic guitar is an individual.

 

Congrats on the Breedlove. And I've tried some Gibbys lately that I loved.

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I'll try to take some pics tonite. Unfortunately I don't have any recording equipment and don't feel like I am good enough for anyone to want to listen, so no clips for now.

 

I did just get asked to play 4 services at church this weekend (big church) so I'll get a chance to see how it does on stage.

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Congrats on the Breedlove. They are great guitars.

 

I just picked up a AC250SM- 12 string and am loving it. I was looking for the AC25SR but fell in love with the 12.

 

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Yeah, the Breedlove brand is definitely trustworthy. I was in the market for a high end acoustic and had my mind set on the Taylor 814ce, then I picked up a cedar topped Breedlove. I almost had a change of heart, but after alot of comparing, I stuck with the Taylor. Wished I could've taken them both home, though I don't even remember the model I played. It sounded bueatiful, I have to say.

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