god so many to choose from, Larrivee L-03, Breedlove Atlas AC25/SR, Taylor 310CE??

[caseykey118]

im so confused..... i need to just try them all out.

[studyscoot]

out of those three?

Larrivee, hands down.

The Breedlove is made in china and decent, but it won't stand up to the larrivee.

Taylor dreads are horrible. Look into a 314 if you go the taylor route. Even then, you're about $150 past the larrivee

[t60 fan]

While I agree with SS that the Larri would probably be my choice as well, horrible is a strong word.

[dadgad7]

Originally posted by t60 fan While I agree with SS that the Larri would probably be my choice as well, horrible is a strong word.

 

 

they may be - I've never played one, but I doubt they're that bad

 

what does everybody have against taylors lately?

 

I was never overly impressed with them but still always thought they were quality instruments.

[t60 fan]

Originally posted by dadgad7 what does everybody have against taylors lately?

 

 

There is a technique many are unaware of that brings about the fullness and richness of tone of a Taylor: remove all remnants of snack cake from the body of the guitar before attempting to play it.

[working dog]

Originally posted by studyscoot out of those three? Larrivee, hands down. The Breedlove is made in china and decent, but it won't stand up to the larrivee. Taylor dreads are horrible. Look into a 314 if you go the taylor route. Even then, you're about $150 past the larrivee

 

[working dog]

The Breedlove is made in Korea and inspected and set up in the USA. IMHO the Breedlove blows the Larry away, Everyone has different tastes

[t60 fan]

Originally posted by working dog The Breedlove is made in Korea and inspected and set up in the USA. IMHO the Breedlove blows the Larry away, Everyone has different tastes

 

 

Not the one's I've played...

[studyscoot]

Taylors are fine, but Taylor dreads are just a bad idea. The taylor tone in a dread shape is just nasty to me. Your money would be better spent on a cheap tak mini-jumbo rather than a taylor dread.

[kwakatak]

I'm disqualifying myself as I'm a Larriv

[studyscoot]

How much do those go for?

[Harmonycat]

Originally posted by studyscoot How much do those go for?

For YOOOOOUUUUU......I make a special price....retail...plus 10%!



Love the J-200!!!!......Love Martins.....Love Larrivees

Out of your group of choices.

Number 1.....Larrivee

Number 2.....Laririvee

Number 3.....Larrivee

[kwakatak]

Originally posted by studyscoot How much do those go for?

If you have to ask it's too much.

Put it this way, at 40% off MSRP it would cost about the same as the profit from making 30 donations at the local sperm bank.

[sdelsolray]

Originally posted by caseykey118 im so confused..... i need to just try them all out.

 

 

You're really not confused at all, but right on target. As you said, you just need to try them all out.

 

Take every single recommendation or statement of preference you read in this and other threads with a pound of salt. Here's why:

 

1) Most folks here haven't played all those guitars, side by side. Nevertheless, many will have an opinion about all them.

 

2) Often, a poster will merely state, "I have "X" guitar, and it's great. The other ones suck." What style of music is that poster playing? Is he using a flatpick strumming in a band situation? Is he a singer songwriter? Is he playing solo fingerstyle? Well, say he's a flatpicker playing in a blugrass band. Well, guitar "X" might be great for his uses, but guitar "Y" (one of the one he believes sucks) is better for solo fingerstyle. Without a reference or context how are you to evaluate that opinion?

 

3) A few posters will merely opine that guitar "Z" is the one to get, but only because they have the same brand/model and if you got one it would make them feel better, or less insecure.

 

4) All posters here have different skill sets when it comes to playing the guitar. There are many beginners, some intermediates and the occasional pro, gifted or accomplished player. Folks see guitars differently depending on their skill and accomplishment level. Of course, it's hard to tell whether a poster is a beginner, intermediate or advanced player from the posts that are submitted. Take that into consideration too when reading opinions.

 

For sure you are not confused. The best advice any of us could give you is to try out the guitars yourself, at your playing level, in your style(s), with your right hand techniques. Even with your budget, there are plenty of good instruments out there that will serve you well. Just make sure you like the sound, that it is of sound construction and it's ergonomically friendly to your physique.

[Old_Joe_Clark]

Originally posted by kwakatak If you have to ask it's too much. Put it this way, at 40% off MSRP it would cost about the same as the profit from making 30 donations at the local sperm bank.

but if you can live without ALL the bling, you could be posting with a J-150 hanging around your neck (as I am) or a J-100 for considerably less.

[cdp]

Originally posted by sdelsolray You're really not confused at all, but right on target. As you said, you just need to try them all out. Take every single recommendation or statement of preference you read in this and other threads with a pound of salt. Here's why: 1) Most folks here haven't played all those guitars, side by side. Nevertheless, many will have an opinion about all them. 2) Often, a poster will merely state, "I have "X" guitar, and it's great. The other ones suck." What style of music is that poster playing? Is he using a flatpick strumming in a band situation? Is he a singer songwriter? Is he playing solo fingerstyle? Well, say he's a flatpicker playing in a blugrass band. Well, guitar "X" might be great for his uses, but guitar "Y" (one of the one he believes sucks) is better for solo fingerstyle. Without a reference or context how are you to evaluate that opinion? 3) A few posters will merely opine that guitar "Z" is the one to get, but only because they have the same brand/model and if you got one it would make them feel better, or less insecure. 4) All posters here have different skill sets when it comes to playing the guitar. There are many beginners, some intermediates and the occasional pro, gifted or accomplished player. Folks see guitars differently depending on their skill and accomplishment level. Of course, it's hard to tell whether a poster is a beginner, intermediate or advanced player from the posts that are submitted. Take that into consideration too when reading opinions. For sure you are not confused. The best advice any of us could give you is to try out the guitars yourself, at your playing level, in your style(s), with your right hand techniques. Even with your budget, there are plenty of good instruments out there that will serve you well. Just make sure you like the sound, that it is of sound construction and it's ergonomically friendly to your physique.

This should be required reading for everyone who posts a "which one is best" question on any/every HC forum! Thank you for being the voice of reason in (sometimes) highly biased discussions (I admit to being guilty of biased responses to these types of questions too).

[MyM.O.]

Originally posted by sdelsolray You're really not confused at all, but right on target. As you said, you just need to try them all out. Take every single recommendation or statement of preference you read in this and other threads with a pound of salt. Here's why: 1) Most folks here haven't played all those guitars, side by side. Nevertheless, many will have an opinion about all them. 2) Often, a poster will merely state, "I have "X" guitar, and it's great. The other ones suck." What style of music is that poster playing? Is he using a flatpick strumming in a band situation? Is he a singer songwriter? Is he playing solo fingerstyle? Well, say he's a flatpicker playing in a blugrass band. Well, guitar "X" might be great for his uses, but guitar "Y" (one of the one he believes sucks) is better for solo fingerstyle. Without a reference or context how are you to evaluate that opinion? 3) A few posters will merely opine that guitar "Z" is the one to get, but only because they have the same brand/model and if you got one it would make them feel better, or less insecure. 4) All posters here have different skill sets when it comes to playing the guitar. There are many beginners, some intermediates and the occasional pro, gifted or accomplished player. Folks see guitars differently depending on their skill and accomplishment level. Of course, it's hard to tell whether a poster is a beginner, intermediate or advanced player from the posts that are submitted. Take that into consideration too when reading opinions. For sure you are not confused. The best advice any of us could give you is to try out the guitars yourself, at your playing level, in your style(s), with your right hand techniques. Even with your budget, there are plenty of good instruments out there that will serve you well. Just make sure you like the sound, that it is of sound construction and it's ergonomically friendly to your physique.

What he said .