Acoustic Guitarists: what kind of guitar(s) do you play?

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zidanefan

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Age
Brand
Model
Specs (woods, scale, electronics, etc..)
How long you've owned it
Stories about it
Favorite(s),if more than one


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Taylor 614, flamed maple back, rosewood fretboard with the signature Taylor MOP inlays, Fishman electronics, Elixir strings. I've had "Missy Anne" for 15 years, and she and I have too many stories to tell (and some I probably shouldn't...). My favorite memories with her have been on the beach at night, playing with the rhythmic hush from the waves. She has been with me to Hawaii and Key West, and she was an integral part in my proposal to my wife, my wedding, and a number of other friend's weddings. We've seen sunsets, a few sunrises, and a new millenium. She has endured my sweat and my tears; she has shared good friends and good beers.
 
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I've been playing for about 5-6 years. Had to teach myself, I love playing.
 
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Martin DCX1E. I also use elixir strings and have fishman electronics.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Taylor 614, flamed maple back, rosewood fretboard with the signature Taylor MOP inlays, Fishman electronics, Elixir strings. I've had "Missy Anne" for 15 years, and she and I have too many stories to tell (and some I probably shouldn't...). My favorite memories with her have been on the beach at night, playing with the rhythmic hush from the waves. She has been with me to Hawaii and Key West, and she was an integral part in my proposal to my wife, my wedding, and a number of other friend's weddings. We've seen sunsets, a few sunrises, and a new millenium. She has endured my sweat and my tears; she has shared good friends and good beers.
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I think u just wrote a song
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Taylor 614, flamed maple back, rosewood fretboard with the signature Taylor MOP inlays, Fishman electronics, Elixir strings. I've had "Missy Anne" for 15 years, and she and I have too many stories to tell (and some I probably shouldn't...). My favorite memories with her have been on the beach at night, playing with the rhythmic hush from the waves. She has been with me to Hawaii and Key West, and she was an integral part in my proposal to my wife, my wedding, and a number of other friend's weddings. We've seen sunsets, a few sunrises, and a new millenium. She has endured my sweat and my tears; she has shared good friends and good beers.
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Sounds like a nice guitar
 
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Martin D-18V.

The story is (from the 90s) - I went to Ciderville on Clinton Hwy. to buy a Martin. If you haven't been to Ciderville (assuming it's still there) you owe yourself a visit. The owner told me "I take the MSRP; cut it in half and add $100". I'll be damned if he wasn't telling the truth.

I'm not a great player - I'm a hobbyist but I wanted a good acoustic and Martin fit the bill. I thought I'd be going for an HD-28. I didn't really know what I was looking for. I played around with D-28s and HD-28s, some smaller sized versions etc. There was another customer in there who was quite good and he was playing the D-18V. Man he sounded good. He tried the others but kept going back to that V. It sounded so sweet that I bought what he bought. Haven't looked back.

The downside is I left it out of the case all the time and low humidity has produced the crack in the top from the bridge to the back. Still sounds great but I'm going to take it to a local shop to investigate repair options.
 
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volinbham said:
Martin D-18V.

The story is (from the 90s) - I went to Ciderville on Clinton Hwy. to buy a Martin. If you haven't been to Ciderville (assuming it's still there) you owe yourself a visit. The owner told me "I take the MSRP; cut it in half and add $100". I'll be damned if he wasn't telling the truth.

I'm not a great player - I'm a hobbyist but I wanted a good acoustic and Martin fit the bill. I thought I'd be going for an HD-28. I didn't really know what I was looking for. I played around with D-28s and HD-28s, some smaller sized versions etc. There was another customer in there who was quite good and he was playing the D-18V. Man he sounded good. He tried the others but kept going back to that V. It sounded so sweet that I bought what he bought. Haven't looked back.

The downside is I left it out of the case all the time and low humidity has produced the crack in the top from the bridge to the back. Still sounds great but I'm going to take it to a local shop to investigate repair options.
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I bought my Martin from Ciderville too.. I used to live right down the road from it... My friends and I used to go in there and jam on guitars we could never afford for the longest time...
 
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Takamine model I picked up in Okinawa in 99 that was never sold in the U.S. and a low end Alvarez that I absolutely love. Dream guitar: Gibson Hummingbird or Seth Avett Martin
 
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volinbham said:
Martin D-18V.

The story is (from the 90s) - I went to Ciderville on Clinton Hwy. to buy a Martin. If you haven't been to Ciderville (assuming it's still there) you owe yourself a visit. The owner told me "I take the MSRP; cut it in half and add $100". I'll be damned if he wasn't telling the truth.

I'm not a great player - I'm a hobbyist but I wanted a good acoustic and Martin fit the bill. I thought I'd be going for an HD-28. I didn't really know what I was looking for. I played around with D-28s and HD-28s, some smaller sized versions etc. There was another customer in there who was quite good and he was playing the D-18V. Man he sounded good. He tried the others but kept going back to that V. It sounded so sweet that I bought what he bought. Haven't looked back.

The downside is I left it out of the case all the time and low humidity has produced the crack in the top from the bridge to the back. Still sounds great but I'm going to take it to a local shop to investigate repair options.
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Ciderville is still open and still on Clinton Hwy. The owner is David West, who has owned it for a long, long time. He drove my school bus, if my memory serves me correctly, when I was in first grade (46 years ago).
If you are a fan of music, regardless of the genre, you need to visit Ciderville. Everybody that is anybody in the music biz has been in Ciderville (the proof is on the wall). At one time, he was the leader in sales (in the world, if not mistaken) of Gibson guitars. However, he no longer carries Gibson due to their lack of support to the retailers/customer, so I've been told.
 
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malinoisvol said:
Ciderville is still open and still on Clinton Hwy. The owner is David West, who has owned it for a long, long time. He drove my school bus, if my memory serves me correctly, when I was in first grade (46 years ago).
If you are a fan of music, regardless of the genre, you need to visit Ciderville. Everybody that is anybody in the music biz has been in Ciderville (the proof is on the wall). At one time, he was the leader in sales (in the world, if not mistaken) of Gibson guitars. However, he no longer carries Gibson due to their lack of support to the retailers/customer, so I've been told.
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Ppl come from all over to buy Martins from there now.

David and some Ciderville regulars have a show on local tv every week where they jam.. Just like they do in the store, which is fun... Anyone can just pick up a guitar/banjo/bass and play along with them.
 
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Taylor 314-CE-ES2

Taylor 214 deluxe (sunburst)

Had both about 4 years. Had a takamine before that for 10 years. An ovation before that. Taylor has been my favorite by far.
 
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malinoisvol said:
Ciderville is still open and still on Clinton Hwy. The owner is David West, who has owned it for a long, long time. He drove my school bus, if my memory serves me correctly, when I was in first grade (46 years ago).
If you are a fan of music, regardless of the genre, you need to visit Ciderville. Everybody that is anybody in the music biz has been in Ciderville (the proof is on the wall). At one time, he was the leader in sales (in the world, if not mistaken) of Gibson guitars. However, he no longer carries Gibson due to their lack of support to the retailers/customer, so I've been told.
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Did you go to Clinton High malinoisvol? I graduated in 69.
 
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I am trying to learn about acoustics. I have a cheap o, that is OK for what I do with it. I picked up a $5k Martin at GC a couple years ago, and that thing had the voice of an angel.

What model was it, I do not know. And after further research, I seen one on line, I beleive it was a 1932 Martin made of Brazilian rosewood. The shop in NC was asking $32k.
It's purtee!
 
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BJ is learning to play guitar. Oh wait, I thought you said autistic guitarists.
 
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