Choosing my New Acoustic

theantirockstar · 2011-03-15T13:00:02+00:00

So I am planning on getting a new acoustic, I have a couple of options: the Tanglewood 45FLRB, all solid. Rosewood back and sides, cedar top. I've played it, rich and warm suits my voice the Taylor 214ce. Solid spruce top, rosewood laminate back and sides, a mate of mine swears by it, and c'mon it's a Taylor. it's by far the most expensive of the three but it does come with a case. the Martin OMCxK1e - Solid Spruce top, koa laminate back and sides. played it and it sings Cort is not an option, i don't like them at all, also played a Takamine G-series nice, but not to my tastes, so any advise, suggestions?

Jack-Flash-Jr

Sebber wrote
Jack Flash Jr wrote Hi guys, the classified for the Taylor (Ltd Fall Series KOA 314CE) will only go up next week... need to take it to Marshall for a valuation, have no idea what it should cost in ZAR...
Hey Jack Flash, what year is it and what condition is it in?

Bought new in 2006, excellent condition... will have to check the serial for production year...

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theantirockstar wrote well i tried the Taylor 214ce, I like it but not too sure if it beats the Tanglewood for the money.

There we go

Taylor eliminated ?
Unless you after the name ?

My money is still on the Tanglewood winning this one.

Just listen, and feel which one is best, ignore the name on the headstock...

But if you do want the best for a decent price (probably quite a bit more than all those you mentioned, but another class completely)...
Larrivee 3 series if you can find one ? that is pure class...

theantirockstar

Tanglewood bought, very happy. Will post a few pics soon.
a friend of mine in Durban has a larivee dreadnaught, I can't say I liked it.

guitarboy2828

theantirockstar wrote Tanglewood bought, very happy. Will post a few pics soon.
a friend of mine in Durban has a larivee dreadnaught, I can't say I liked it.

Look forward to seeing it! ?

Who in Durban has a Larrivee? I'm desperate to try one out, would LOVE to visit that person and try theirs out! ?

kapepper

why wont you look for a decent MIJ Ibanez or alikes on Gumtree?

I saw recently a ibanez hummingbird in the Cape town area for 2500 rsa. Killer guitar and a lot better then most on your wishlist

just a suggestion...

theantirockstar

Thanks for the advise. I've never played an Ibanez that I liked, and I've played a few. After playing quite a few guitars i must say that this Tanglewood was the best of the options, I am very happy with it and the tone should get even better as time goes on, being all solid and all.

Norman86

dude, post pics please???
And the specs?
I would really love to see it!!! ?

theantirockstar

Tanglewood 45FLRB, Solid Cedar top, Solid Rosewood back and sides, Grover tuners, B-Band EQ. Very happy.

Norman86

Gorgeous ?

Should actually post in the GFSA flat tops post as well!
I really love the cutaway! i think its a Florentine style cutaway if im not mistaken?!

VERY nice!!!!
What DID you pay, if i may ask? PM maybe? im really curious!!

singemonkey

Brentcgp wrote
singemonkey wrote laminated back and sides probably don't make any difference - see Keira's recent thread
Really Singe?

Maybe plugged in.... But unplugged... I would argue that point till I breath my last breath.

Where is the thread of Keiras'?

Well, since I looked they're saying it makes some difference - but not much:

http://www.guitarforum.co.za/general-discussion/replica-of-torres-paper-mache-back-and-sides-classical/msg124021/#msg124021

Sweet looking guitar, theantirockstar. Destiny.

guitarboy2828

theantirockstar wrote Tanglewood 45FLRB, Solid Cedar top, Solid Rosewood back and sides, Grover tuners, B-Band EQ. Very happy.

Stunning, seriously stunning! Where did you get it from? New? Is it set up? Can we hear some sound examples? ?

Dillon

guitarboy2828 wrote Who in Durban has a Larrivee? I'm desperate to try one out, would LOVE to visit that person and try theirs out! ?

Ditto!

theantirockstar

Guys name is Ryan Calder,

His gig page is linked here, as I dont think he'll be too thrilled if I give his cell and email out ?
http://www.ryancalder.co.za/gigs/

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