That list does not seem like it was well put together. Not that those companies make bad guitars. The tone of the article makes it seem as though the writer was writing for the non-playing reader as opposed to gearheads such as most of us.
That list does not seem like it was well put together. Not that those companies make bad guitars. The tone of the article makes it seem as though the writer was writing for the non-playing reader as opposed to gearheads such as most of us.
Patrick
It felt more like a desperate attempt to think of ten guitar brands to me. Look at the Gretsch list. Bo Diddley?? Acoustic Gretsch?? :Originally Posted by hubberjub
Oh, and Gibsons are great acoustics because of the electronics they use? Purr-leeease
I disagree about the "folk guitar" tag. A folk guitar is a guitar you use to play any kind of folk music. I've played folk music on Les Pauls, strats and teles as well as a variety o nice acoustics.
Electric: Fat strat > Korg PB > TS7 > DS1 > DD-20 > Cube 60 (Fender model)
Acoustic: Guitar > microphone > audience
That's exactly what I thought when I saw the list.Originally Posted by markb
So...what would be a good top-10 list? Seems to me that Takamine, Seagull/Godin, Larrivee, and possibly Breedlove would make the cut. I don't have a lot of experience with a lot of acoustics, but those are ones that I've played and liked that weren't on the list.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
Here's a few off the top of my head and in no particular order based on instruments I've played.Originally Posted by Eric
Any of these manufacturers will get you a fine guitar which you will keep.
Martin (but nothing with X in the model name)
Gibson (includes pre-1970 Epiphone)
Guild (older is better but the new Chinese guitars are still excellent)
Larrivee
Yamaha (high end, no APXes)
Maton
Santa Cruz
Takamine (for stage use only)
For lower budgets I'd happily play any of the following. Bear in mind that many cheaper guitars are made by a small number of builders and badged
Cort (variable, shop around)
current Epiphone (certain models, and not the J160e)
Fender (variable, shop around)
Tanglewood (might be UK only)
Crafter
Any of the Godin brands (Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Art & Lutherie)
Walden
Blueridge
Johnson Carolina / Recording King (see what I mean about badging)
A few more than 10 and I've probably missed loads of perfectly good guitars.
Also, note what a guitar snob I am
Last edited by markb; April 22nd, 2010 at 03:46 PM. Reason: Missed a couple
Electric: Fat strat > Korg PB > TS7 > DS1 > DD-20 > Cube 60 (Fender model)
Acoustic: Guitar > microphone > audience
My friend has a Takamine, can't remember the exact model but it's a great guitar. Fantastic sound. Only problem is a buzz created by a slightly loose fitting battery pack...
Other than that though, list seems fairly reasonable.
I'm actually glad to see Yamaha on there - not the most glamorous name, I know, but my big dreadnought sounds fantastic.
Guitars: Eko 100 Series Custom, Eko 100 Series Framus, Epiphone Firebird, Epiphone Special II, Yamaha FG-403MS
Pedals: Danelectro Dan-O-Wah, Danelectro Fish & Chips 7 Band EQ, Danelectro PB & J Delay, Danelectro Tuna Melt Tremolo, Danelectro Pastrami Overdrive, Danelectro Black Licorice Beyond Metal
Other Gear: Crafter MA-5 Amp, Korg Kaoss Pad 2