Members Michael Martin Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Originally posted by Queequeg hmmm...did he say "fabulous"? I certainly did, you silly savage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Originally posted by Michael Martin I certainly did, you silly savage! you make me feel so cheap, and violated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael Martin Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Originally posted by Queequeg you make me feel so cheap, and violated Hmmm...I wonder whether this has come up before: is there such thing as a "gay" guitar--I don't mean "gay" in any pejorative sense (some of my best friends etc etc)? Perhaps the Melissa Etheridge Ovation 12-string (I have played one--really sweet sound, but I don't like Os)...for electric, maybe the pink paisley telecaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allthumz Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Just be careful when dressing. You don't want to clash. Mark Knopfler did/does play a red guitar. - Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Old_Joe_Clark Posted July 25, 2006 Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hey...thanks for the idea.... Now when people say my J-150 pickguard looks like a woman's guitar, I'll say "at least it's not red!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members expertune Posted July 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Originally posted by kwakatak I'm guessing that that's not a solid flamed-maple top? Just kidding - looks aren't everything! You are right. It's not a solid top guitar, but sounds not bad. Takamine guitars have solid top if the model number with an S. Anyway I got a deal, very low price. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members expertune Posted July 25, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2006 Originally posted by allthumz Just be careful when dressing. You don't want to clash.Mark Knopfler did/does play a red guitar.- Robert Good suggestion. Well, what to wear? black tshirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 Originally posted by expertune You are right. It's not a solid top guitar, but sounds not bad. Takamine guitars have solid top if the model number with an S. Anyway I got a deal, very low price. :-) LOL, yeah I know. I own a Tak as well and am familiar with their model nomenclature as well. I was just being facetious. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members expertune Posted July 26, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 Originally posted by kwakatak LOL, yeah I know. I own a Tak as well and am familiar with their model nomenclature as well. I was just being facetious. Sorry! :-) What's your guitar's model? Mine, well, this funny red one, the action seems a little high. I might need sand the saddle a little bit down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 1973 (made in Japan) F-360, the model with the laminated top, laminated rosewood back/sides: Basically, it's a knock-off of the (discontinued) Martin D-21 but doesn't sound like a Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members expertune Posted July 26, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 Originally posted by kwakatak 1973 (made in Japan) F-360, the model with the laminated top, laminated rosewood back/sides: Basically, it's a knock-off of the (discontinued) Martin D-21 but doesn't sound like a Martin. Looks in pretty good shape. 30+ yrs, must be a good guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 Originally posted by expertune Looks in pretty good shape. 30+ yrs, must be a good guitar Well, I'd say there's something about it that keeps me interested. I've been crowing about it here for the past 2.5 years so I don't want to be a broken record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjang1993 Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 no that red takamine isnt girlie. looks hella nice lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pipedwho Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 Definitely not girly. I've seen quite a few guys playing red / green guitars. Just look at what ovation puts out, lots of colours and guys still buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 Originally posted by kwakatak 1973 (made in Japan) F-360, the model with the laminated top, laminated rosewood back/sides: Basically, it's a knock-off of the (discontinued) Martin D-21 but doesn't sound like a Martin. JT-! note: blue couch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joey1234 Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 gilmour plays a red strat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 Originally posted by Queequeg JT-! note: blue couch! IT AIN'T BLUE, DAMMIT! IT'S GREY!!! the couch in the other room is blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flemtone Posted July 26, 2006 Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 I have the same model - in red. A true workhorse. Great electronics, bright sound, handles exceedingly well. It's definitely darker than the god-awful pic they put on the Tak website. I couldn't afford a Taylor, but in trying them out and comparing with the Tak, to me the Tak sounded better. Built-in tuner is a big plus, as I capo a lot and retuning on the fly is a necessity, especially having to switch to DADGAD or back to standard tuning between songs on stage. I think you'll be very happy with that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members expertune Posted July 26, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2006 looks great on stage with black shirt. Did you put the strap button on by yourself? I am gonna try that. Yes, it sounds good. I tried to record with it, found out it has a pretty good pickup system. Originally posted by flemtone I have the same model - in red. A true workhorse. Great electronics, bright sound, handles exceedingly well. It's definitely darker than the god-awful pic they put on the Tak website. I couldn't afford a Taylor, but in trying them out and comparing with the Tak, to me the Tak sounded better. Built-in tuner is a big plus, as I capo a lot and retuning on the fly is a necessity, especially having to switch to DADGAD or back to standard tuning between songs on stage. I think you'll be very happy with that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flemtone Posted July 27, 2006 Members Share Posted July 27, 2006 yup, drilled in the strap button on the flat end of the neck post. I've seen a bunch of strap knobs in the curved part of the neck (to avoid the guitar listing forward), but I wasn't about to drill into a curve. This Tak is lightweight but takes a beating. The only thing to watch out for with Taks is fret height. If you capo a lot (like I do), don't put too much tension on the capo or you may bring yourself sharp. Since the frets are naturally a bit high, it takes a capo with medium tension, so I've found the Shubb to work best. Thin profile on the neck and totally adjustable. Just a suggestion... Good choice! :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unpluggedthumb Posted July 27, 2006 Members Share Posted July 27, 2006 I tend not to like red guitars electric or acoustic. They look like toys to me. But If you dig it, there's nothing wrong with it. If it were pink, then you'd look kinda gay playing it, other than that, most colors are ok. But I prefer wood tones to black for acoustics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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