Members rosskoss Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Like a harp, like the angels singing..........you know what I mean. For all those beautiful fingerstyle pieces. I want that those delicate shimmering highs, that deep bottom, that warm, soothing midrange. Very responsive and touch sensitive but powerful at the same time. I don't want dry blues tone. I want the guitar to literally sound like the most beautiful thing in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orsino Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Too easy...............Goodall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rosskoss Posted April 26, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 I've come across that response before. I've yet to play a Goodall though. How about the big boys like Ryan, Olson, Traugott etc. What exactly makes them so expensive? Kevin Ryan Nightingale for $8600! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2385&item=3716777181&rd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rosskoss Posted April 26, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Pierre Bensusan plays a Kevin Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billder99 Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Of course you can't go wrong with Collings or Goodall... however, for a big savings, take a look at Legend Guitars our of Vancouver. Truely sing like the angels, handmade and tone-tuned. I have the OM303 pre-war... incredible volume, sustain, sweetness... every bit the instrument of Goodall or Collings. Legend has a list of dealers at their website... order one with a one-week return guarantee and give it a try, you won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TaylorFishin' Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Originally posted by rosskoss Like a harp, like the angels singing..........you know what I mean. For all those beautiful fingerstyle pieces. I want that those delicate shimmering highs, that deep bottom, that warm, soothing midrange. Very responsive and touch sensitive but powerful at the same time. I don't want dry blues tone. I want the guitar to literally sound like the most beautiful thing in the world. I think there are many, many guitars that fit your description. Keep in mind, what sounds wonderful to you, may sound dull and lifeless to others. There is no one guitar or brand that sounds wonderful to everyone. I love the "Woody" tone of most Breedloves. Others say they are too bass heavy. I hear Taylor fanatics describe their tone as balanced. To me, they lack low end. I've heard from many that Collings is the only guitar to own. Last year while on vacation in Tennesse, I played my first two Collings. They were a total disappointment to me. To be fair, they were both dreadnaughts, and I prefer smaller bodied guitars. I know from many satisfied owners that Collings makes a great guitar, but those particular two, were not for me. In this same shop I played Santa Cruz, Martin and a guitar I had never heard of at that time, Crafters of Tennesse. All of these guitars were full sized Dreds (Major Bluegrass Area). The Crafters of Tennesse was by far the best sounding guitar in the shop to my ears. I later found out it was also the least expensive of all that I played. Since then, I learned that "COT" have been making Fine instruments for many years and are very well respected. That day proved to me that price, brand name and others opinions meant little to me when choosing a guitar. You must play them for yourself and decide which one sounds the best to you. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Luv2Play Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 I found what you are looking for in my H&D OM....but, they're all different, half the fun is the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Originally posted by rosskoss Like a harp, like the angels singing..........you know what I mean. For all those beautiful fingerstyle pieces.I want that those delicate shimmering highs, that deep bottom, that warm, soothing midrange. Very responsive and touch sensitive but powerful at the same time.I don't want dry blues tone. I want the guitar to literally sound like the most beautiful thing in the world. THIS ONE!!!!! Simply AMAZING!!!! http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=610737 If you wanted more bottom, get it in the dreadnought version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rosskoss Posted April 26, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Ok, now what if you include price as a requirement. Say, under $700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Luv2Play Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Under $700.....that means dinner bells, not church bells! How about Larrivee & Tacoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orsino Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Larrivee L-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rosskoss Posted April 26, 2004 Author Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Dinner bells, LOL! Tom, I'm checkin' out the Larrivee L-03 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greg Bogoshian Posted April 26, 2004 Members Share Posted April 26, 2004 Two that come to mind are Kathy Wingert's cocobolo concert and a Taylor all koa grand concert... Both brilliant guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fstpicker Posted April 27, 2004 Members Share Posted April 27, 2004 I'd say Olson, but who can afford one these days! Otherwise, I'd say a Larrivee. My D-03 had very clear ringing trebles on it. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RainsongDR1000 Posted April 27, 2004 Members Share Posted April 27, 2004 You want bells? Chime like harmonics, sustain that rings forever,piano like treble? Try a Rainsong WS1000. Once you go black, you'll never go back, as they say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northern Rocker Posted April 28, 2004 Members Share Posted April 28, 2004 Easy, Lowden O32, or an S22 THAT's what Bensusan plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I think I need to hear this "belltone" everyones talking about... There is a pretty big music store near my house,sometimes they have a good selection of Martins. A year ago I picked through the 000-1's and found a real beauty. This year I bought a D-1,So far so good. Seems to me Martin is not useing the best "looking" wood for the tops of these guitars as they both have "flaws" in the wood grain. I guess my point is that the "1" series Martins are affordable and if you pick through them you'll find one that sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Adding a compesated saddle to a halfway decent guitar will make it ring nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Originally posted by rosskoss Ok, now what if you include price as a requirement. Say, under $700. I paid $700 apiece for these Martins.I've been playing for 30 years...They sound good to me. Recently Isaw a used D-1 going for $600 at "folk of the woods.com" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frank555 Posted May 8, 2004 Members Share Posted May 8, 2004 Originally posted by rosskoss Like a harp, like the angels singing..........you know what I mean. For all those beautiful fingerstyle pieces.I want that those delicate shimmering highs, that deep bottom, that warm, soothing midrange. Very responsive and touch sensitive but powerful at the same time.I don't want dry blues tone. I want the guitar to literally sound like the most beautiful thing in the world. Dude you've just described my guitar, the Legend D-112. http://www.legendguitar.com/d112sftgt.html Here's a song that was recorded w/ said guitar http://www.andromedan.com/movies/midnitewindhq.mp3 Plus, you can get it at the price you wanted, if you ask the right dealers. All solid woods for that price? Exactly, making it one of the most awesome deals for a solid spruce top, solid rosewood sides and back guitar. I'm glad I have one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cams Posted May 9, 2004 Members Share Posted May 9, 2004 That's a great sounding recording, Frank. Care to share your gear list? (other than the D-112 which, of course, sounds fantastic!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frank555 Posted May 9, 2004 Members Share Posted May 9, 2004 Cams, I only wish it was me who recorded that song! No, the man who created it is a nice guy named Doug, and I downloaded it off his website, www.fingerpick.com It's a great place to go for information on the less known acoustic guitar brands, and on the acoustic section there are a dozen other songs/videos featuring more great guitars and fantastic, soothing playing. I suggest you visit it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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