I am so Confuzzled!

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:49 pm

plain and simple. I have a Chet and I need a real acoustic.

PlayLikeDave · Unread post by **PlayLikeDave** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:53 pm

I woulda picked the D35, but I have never played a Martin that I really liked. I played a Taylor 814 that was so loud and full. That is the reason why I picked the Taylor over the Martin. Just get Medium strings if you want it to not be so bright sounding.

peace

Brock · Unread post by **Brock** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:15 pm

Are these the only two you're considering? I would consider an HD-28V, I love that damn guitar.

jsgksu · Unread post by **jsgksu** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:25 pm

You want a grand auditorium acoustic with a cutaway and electronics or a regular dreadnought? Those are two very different guitars youre considering there.

mbgreen · Unread post by **mbgreen** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:36 pm

How old are you? 16? Wow...I'm half jealous, and half disgusted. If that makes sense.

The 914 is really unnecessary. But since youre getting this kind of guitar at this age, I'm guessing money isnt an issue for you. Either way, you'll get the same sound/playability out of an 814, minus the frills. And for a lot less.

I'd highly recommend looking at both an HD-28V, as was mentioned, and also a Taylor 810. Its got the trademark playability of a taylor, and the recent revoicing of their dreads gives them a nicer low end (though still not a Martin.) If it was me, and I was buying a dred,* there wouldnt be a question which brand I'd go. But thats me.

Either way, youre really talking about two very different guitars that are designed for different things. Figure out what you want, and play the hell out of each one.

*=key element here

Appfro · Unread post by **Appfro** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:53 pm

what does the hd 28V run at a store, not list price.

i-am-me · Unread post by **i-am-me** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 12:31 am

beauford kid, go for the 914. well....i don't know what i'm saying, i haven't actually played it. but i hear its kinda like the 814 i have, just more ringy. and the guitar i have is absolutely beautiful. what a fucking sound....my god. but hte 914!! go for it! and pictures!

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:07 pm

okay, well I have my performing guitar in the Chet Atkins, I just need a real nice acoustic for....well me. I jus want the better acoustic I guess. I am so confused about the issue. I know I am 16(17 in a month) and that does seem quit unessecary but I am buying this for me and me only.

Brock · Unread post by **Brock** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 4:46 pm

Appsoldier wrote:what does the hd 28V run at a store, not list price.

Data from Musician's Friend:

List - $3479
Price - $2610

jsgksu · Unread post by **jsgksu** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:05 pm

TrippnBill686 wrote:
Appsoldier wrote:what does the hd 28V run at a store, not list price.
Data from Musician's Friend:

List - $3479
Price - $2610

You can find better deals then what musicians friend offers though. But thats not a bad price for an estimate as to what youd could be spending.

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:25 pm

jsgksu wrote:You want a grand auditorium acoustic with a cutaway and electronics or a regular dreadnought? Those are two very different guitars youre considering there.

I'm glad someone picked that up.
Those two guitars are not even a comparison. There are both gonna have completely different sounds. Btw How long have you been playing? Is it just me or wouldn't it be over the top for a sixteen year old to have either of these guitars. Just because you can get it doesn't mean you should. The 800 series taylors are almost identical sounding to the 900. The only difference is the appointments. Do you really need to spend another thousand for this? Have you thought about spending less on the guitar and investing in some recording gear, if you don't have any already that is. Ultimately it's about making music and I just don't get that vibe from people who covet the biggest and the best.

Pickles · Unread post by **Pickles** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 6:20 pm

umm... the 800s have a different topwood than the 900s. 800 has sitka which is suitable for strumming and some fingerpicking while englemann (900) is more suitable for fingerpicking.

MWR · Unread post by **MWR** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 6:23 pm

shane wrote:umm... the 800s have a different topwood than the 900s. 800 has sitka which is suitable for strumming and some fingerpicking while englemann (900) is more suitable for fingerpicking.

Umm...tell that to dave.

http://www.taylorguitarforum.com/buyersguide/

Scroll down and read the descripton of the 900. I'm not sayin they sound exactly the same I'm just thinking if it's worth the extra dough. I really don't want to come off as an asshole if I havent already. It just doesn't sound like an informed choice. I plan on spending a good chunk of money on a high end acoustic and you can bet I'll put a lot of time and effort into my decision.

thejoe · Unread post by **thejoe** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 6:38 pm

i dont thin kyo u can really say, 'this guitar is for this and thisone is for this' , its art people, cmon

mbgreen · Unread post by **mbgreen** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 6:50 pm

shane wrote:umm... the 800s have a different topwood than the 900s. 800 has sitka which is suitable for strumming and some fingerpicking while englemann (900) is more suitable for fingerpicking.

I'll bet $100 you wouldnt be able to tell which is which if I blindfolded you.

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