Members mattd Posted November 22, 2004 Members Posted November 22, 2004 think i will be getting a new acoustic soon and i'm thinking about one of these or an alvarez. good choice you think?
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted November 22, 2004 Members Posted November 22, 2004 They're OK, but depending on the model, I'd probably have to seriously consider the Alvarez, too. Both "brands" can make very decent instruments...rumors are that they're made in the same company.
Members Greg Bogoshian Posted November 22, 2004 Members Posted November 22, 2004 I have found the Cobalts to be more consistently well put together and set u[ than the Alvarez guitars I have tried. I own a C90 Cobalt and it is still my "go-to" guitar. Very Taylor-like in its solidly built feel but generally rounder in tone. Project like crazy, too. You can hear samples of mine from my group's first CD by going to www.dynrec.com/cof and clicking on the "Autumn Stroll CD cover. Scroll to the bottom and check out tracks 1,3,4, &5 to hear the C980. Boggs
Members mugglesport Posted November 22, 2004 Members Posted November 22, 2004 Which model are you looking at? How much are you looking to spend?
Members valleyguy Posted November 22, 2004 Members Posted November 22, 2004 I have been to their Hollywood store to play their guitars. THeir sound is closer to a Taylor than a Martin. For the price they are very nice guitars, Asian built, I was impressed. Wouldn't hesitate to get one. All that said, I ended up buying a Martin D-16R. NOthing sounds like that Martin, and I went all over L.A. looking for a cheaper alternative.
Members mattd Posted November 22, 2004 Author Members Posted November 22, 2004 Originally posted by AdamOn6thStreet Which model are you looking at? How much are you looking to spend? i'm looking at the C750 from carvin, haven't picked out a specific mocel from alvarez. i want a cutaway and electronics in it whatever model i end up looking at. if i decide to go alvarez i don't want to spend more then i would on the C750, which would be about $600 once i buy the case and pay for shipping.
Members Pedro Posted November 23, 2004 Members Posted November 23, 2004 I have a couple coblats and I think that they are a great deal. They sound great, have great action, and they are not expensive. I have a C350 which I put a Baggs pu system in and a C250. If you are patient and wait carvin has some great sales. Right now all cobalts are 50 bucks off.
Members mattd Posted November 23, 2004 Author Members Posted November 23, 2004 Originally posted by Pedro I have a couple coblats and I think that they are a great deal. They sound great, have great action, and they are not expensive. I have a C350 which I put a Baggs pu system in and a C250. If you are patient and wait carvin has some great sales. Right now all cobalts are 50 bucks off. are you hinting they're going to have a better sale soon? i know about the $50 off, they had $70 off a month or two ago but i didn't get one then because of a lack of money.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.