Members rla128 Posted January 20, 2005 Members Posted January 20, 2005 I've been playing my Fender Squier SA-100 that I got a couple years ago in a pack for Christmas, well, for a couple years now. I'm not great, but I'm getting rather tired of playing on this so-so guitar. For one, the action is absolutely wretched. I absolutely can't stand it. The bridge is far too high, and after playing my guitar for so long, playing on nicer guitars is so... nice. It also seems as if the frets on my guitar are a little further apart (especially on the first couple ones) than on many other guitars, which makes it a little difficult to play some chords. This could just be because of the less-than-desirable action, but either way, the guitar just feels rather big and clunky. As far as sound goes, my Squier compared to other just feels empty, and not nearly as full and rich as I know a good guitar should sound. So, I'm looking into a new guitar. A cutaway would be nice. I'm thinking I'd like an acoustic/electric because I could use it for more things down the road. I think I want to stay with the Dreadnought style as well. Anything else... having a strap hook-on thing on both sides of the guitar itself would be very very nice (as is with most electrics), but that's unimportant... I would like a guitar with position (dot) inlays as well. I have anywhere from $200 to MAYBE around $600 (if I'm feeling crazy, or something, or I feel like asking for money for this this for my birthday in March.) I've played a friend's pretty good Epiphone, and I have no qualms with them, as well as a fairly cheap Washburn, which was alright. Any particular suggestions?
Members seven7 Posted January 20, 2005 Members Posted January 20, 2005 http://www.carvin.com check out their cobalt acoustics.
Members Singin' Dave Posted January 20, 2005 Members Posted January 20, 2005 +1 on the Cobalts for a very nice playing and sounding acoustic for around $600. Plugged in they are extra good. I posted this in another forum, but go to your local store and check out Alvarez and Tacomas too.
Members scoutll Posted January 20, 2005 Members Posted January 20, 2005 Kona's deserve a look. They sound great and are priced right. Just look at the reviews right here on this site.
Members rla128 Posted January 21, 2005 Author Members Posted January 21, 2005 I'm liking the look of the Cobalts quite a bit. I'll have to look into those some more. I'm not seeing them in any of the major stores online, however... The only difference I can see between the C750 and 850 is the Abalone sound hole purfling. What's that supposed to mean?
Members Singin' Dave Posted January 21, 2005 Members Posted January 21, 2005 Carvins are only sold direct through their website, catalog etc., and they do have some stores in SoCal. Thye have a 10 day "try-out" period wherein they ship you the guitar and you return it no questions asked within 10 days if you don'like it (downside is I think you pay for shipping it back) But I will say they are killer guitars, particularly for someone used to playing an electric as their necks are very fast. My Cravin has become my mainstay gigging guitar, just plain sounds better w/ my band plugged in than my others (Martin 000c-16RGTE & Martin DR1 w/ aftermarket Fishman Natural pickup)
Members rla128 Posted January 21, 2005 Author Members Posted January 21, 2005 I'm looking for a guitar not necessarily as a gig guitar, as I don't really play gigs. The reason I want acoustic/electric, and a fairly good one, is so that I would have that possibility if I did get up the guts to actually play the guitar somewhere, for, you know, people.
Members Greg Bogoshian Posted January 21, 2005 Members Posted January 21, 2005 The Carvin Cobalts are outstanding guitars. Consistently. I believe they are $100 off now, too. I just had somebody last night come over to my house to try out my C980 as he has been looking for a new guitar and found out I had one from the web. He heard me play it, played it himself, and ordered one that night... They are ALL built to the same exacting standards and build quality across the entire line. Boggs
Members alan814 Posted January 22, 2005 Members Posted January 22, 2005 The guitars mentioned are all good. I would recommend you check out the Garrison line. In the G series, which are made in Canada, only solid woods are used. Their new AG series, which are made in China, offer an exceptional value. I have one of the G-10 models and an AG700, both play excellent and have great tone. All Garrison's can be obtained with electronics and cutaways. Also most of the entry level Garrison's and the AG series would fall pretty well into you price line. The botton line is to try and play as many as you can and pick the one that speaks to you. I think most players will agree, you just know when that instrument is the right one. Keep picking!! Exodus 15:1
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