The Acoustic Thread

[robthemac]

Looks lovely, Bruce.

Big fan of walnut on acoustics. Not only does it look beautiful, it sounds lovely. All the sweetness of koa without the complete lower-midrange suck-out that ruins koa for me.

[Slowy]

I've just put a set of 13-56 strings on a guitar. I never thought I'd do that again!

[codedog]

I've just put a set of 13-56 strings on a guitar. I never thought I'd do that again!

I was about to say "Yikes!" but then, I assume this went on the GS Mini, with shorter scale?

[Slowy]

Looks lovely, Bruce.

Big fan of walnut on acoustics. Not only does it look beautiful, it sounds lovely. All the sweetness of koa without the complete lower-midrange suck-out that ruins koa for me.

Agreed. I've long had a love of korina for electrics...no, I can't explain it..... and now I'm feeling the same way about walnut for acoustics. It doesn't hurt to have a walnut Lowden as a starting point though.

[Slowy]

I've just put a set of 13-56 strings on a guitar. I never thought I'd do that again!

I was about to say "Yikes!" but then, I assume this went on the GS Mini, with shorter scale?

I went 'Yikes' anyway when I saw Taylor's recommendation but yeah; shorter scale.
As a youngster I used 13-56 on my D28 but I'm much more feeble nowdays.

[NZTone.e]

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NGD.
I shouldn't be allowed out without proper supervision....

I have huge respect for my GS-7 Taylor. Among other talents, it inspired Taylor's best selling product; the GS Mini so getting one was probably inevitable. It's got a pretty Walnut back as well.

First impression is it'll be a perfect go anywhere knockabout guitar; exactly what it says on the tin.

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Well, after a passing comment on the dude wanting acoustic advice thread a while back and you mentioned Simon & Patrick guitars, I got interested in one that came up for sale locally.

It’s a limited run, must be 10-15 years old, small body, compared to me anyway, cutaway, think it’s a Spruce top, can’t remember neck and fretboard, but anyway, nice acoustic!

has a fairly regular acoustic tone with 11s on it, action is very flat so will probably raise it a little, haven’t heard it plugged in yet, but no complaints acoustically, which is how it’s designed…

Nice and light, thin wood everywhere, just feels playable…

[Slowy]

Well, after a passing comment on the dude wanting acoustic advice thread a while back and you mentioned Simon & Patrick guitars, I got interested in one that came up for sale locally.

Nice and light, thin wood everywhere, just feels playable…

I really rate S&P guitars. They do everything you expect and need; play well, sound good. If you've not played premium acoustics, you'll never miss the magic that costs 10 times more and 15 years of playing to access.

Good score!

[jeremyb]

Was thinking it might be fun to pickup a cheap acoustic beater and convert it to be a resonator...

[StratMatt]

My trusty old Washburn 12 string-strung-as-a-6-string looks like it's about to suffer the last headstock break that it can take. Been glued up too many times.

So I guess I'm on the lookout for something cheap and cheerful, budget is tight these days: about $500. Reckon I'll take a look at the Seagull on trade me, and there's a decent looking Walden on marketplace.

I miss my Larivee D03 should have kept that one.

[codedog]

I miss my Larivee D03 should have kept that one.

You just reminded me I still have mine, but has been in its case for bloody ages. It's just a bit big in this house.

[StratMatt]

I miss my Larivee D03 should have kept that one.

You just reminded me I still have mine, but has been in its case for bloody ages. It's just a bit big in this house.

I think I found the same thing. I don't think I'd get it out much right now anyway with a toddler bashing around the house! I have a cheap nylon string Ibanez that I give zero effs about which is getting all the play time these days.

[WellyBlues]

My trusty old Washburn 12 string-strung-as-a-6-string looks like it's about to suffer the last headstock break that it can take. Been glued up too many times.

So I guess I'm on the lookout for something cheap and cheerful, budget is tight these days: about $500. Reckon I'll take a look at the Seagull on trade me, and there's a decent looking Walden on marketplace.

I miss my Larivee D03 should have kept that one.

I do have a Fender CD60 for sale for $250. It's black. "This heavy-duty dreadnought features a laminated spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides, a comfortable "C" profile, and a smooth walnut fingerboard with rolled edges." It really sounds good this one. $500 new.

[StratMatt]

My trusty old Washburn 12 string-strung-as-a-6-string looks like it's about to suffer the last headstock break that it can take. Been glued up too many times.

So I guess I'm on the lookout for something cheap and cheerful, budget is tight these days: about $500. Reckon I'll take a look at the Seagull on trade me, and there's a decent looking Walden on marketplace.

I miss my Larivee D03 should have kept that one.

I do have a Fender CD60 for sale for $250. It's black. "This heavy-duty dreadnought features a laminated spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides, a comfortable "C" profile, and a smooth walnut fingerboard with rolled edges." It really sounds good this one. $500 new.

Yours is the other one on my shortlist. We would have to ship it up to Auckland and I'm not sure I trust couriers enough to get an acoustic to me in one piece

[Slowy]

I miss my Larivee D03 should have kept that one.

You just reminded me I still have mine, but has been in its case for bloody ages. It's just a bit big in this house.

Maaaaate!!! WTF???

[codedog]

I miss my Larivee D03 should have kept that one.

You just reminded me I still have mine, but has been in its case for bloody ages. It's just a bit big in this house.

Maaaaate!!! WTF???

Yup, I agree. These days the Breedlove sits out on the rack, within easy reach, for that reason. I don't have the need for volume to compete with a bunch of other instruments. Even then, the Breedlove surprisingly projects volume very well.

Still, the D03 is my preferred strumming guitar but... ya know... compromises...