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1993 as best I can tell. It's been well played and sounds like it. My favourite spot is sitting in front of my large lounge windows. The sound bouncing back is huge and beautifully balanced. It's so easy to get completely lost in it.
A mix of simple finger picking and strumming. I'm not doing any extremely articulated finger picking, and I'm not really worried about big projection as I'm largely playing for myself alone. In general I enjoy warm acoustic tones. Here's an example of acoustic tone and style that I really enjoy (you can get the gist from the first 20 secs). I promise I don't only listen to Wilco... but I do think Jeff Tweedy has great taste in acoustic tone:Slowy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 9:35 amThe Lowden's pushing your budget to another level. But I've played mine for at least an hour every day of lockdown and it never fails to make my life better.
Don't forget Larrivee, Seagull, Guild and Taylor either. Each different from Martin; not better or worse. And in that price range, Yamaha make some fine things.
What's your playing style?
One Sunday Morning sounds like a Gibson to me. ( No idea if I'm right). Either way, it seems furthest away from the Taylor tone. You might be on the right track with a Mahogany Martin.mule wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:31 am
A mix of simple finger picking and strumming. I'm not doing any extremely articulated finger picking, and I'm not really worried about big projection as I'm largely playing for myself alone. In general I enjoy warm acoustic tones. Here's an example of acoustic tone and style that I really enjoy (you can get the gist from the first 20 secs). I promise I don't only listen to Wilco... but I do think Jeff Tweedy has great taste in acoustic tone:
Absolutely, this live performance of it is top of my list. Nels Cline is something elseSlowy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:39 amOne Sunday Morning sounds like a Gibson to me. ( No idea if I'm right). Either way, it seems furthest away from the Taylor tone. You might be on the right track with a Mahogany Martin.mule wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:31 am
A mix of simple finger picking and strumming. I'm not doing any extremely articulated finger picking, and I'm not really worried about big projection as I'm largely playing for myself alone. In general I enjoy warm acoustic tones. Here's an example of acoustic tone and style that I really enjoy (you can get the gist from the first 20 secs). I promise I don't only listen to Wilco... but I do think Jeff Tweedy has great taste in acoustic tone:
As for Wilco, Impossible Germany is one of my all time favourites.
He does have great taste in acoustic tone, but he also has a very large collection of acoustic instruments, and only likes old strings. His limited edition signature model martin was a 00 sized mahogany top instrument (which I'm sure you are well aware of).
Agreed.robnobcorncob wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:45 am
I love the Lowden sound but I don't think it will get you into that territory. YMMV
. I imagine it's similar for all sorts of products.I’m familiar with this rabbit hole, in facr you will probably bump into me down here.
I can't help but feel this invitation should come with a warning that it will "widen and grease up the rabbit hole". Having said that, and experienced Oleg's hand-me-downs, I would absolutely jump at such an invitation if I got one!olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:02 pmI’m familiar with this rabbit hole, in facr you will probably bump into me down here.
The mahogany Martin tone sounds like it would suit you. But check out some smaller Larrivees (om) if you get the chance...they have a lovely sound when picked or strummed, perhaps less warm but also better note separation. If we ever get out of lockdown, consider yourself invited to come up for the day so you can try some different woods and styles
Very welcome, from the sound of things.
You are particularly welcome also.codedog wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:07 pmI can't help but feel this invitation should come with a warning that it will "widen and grease up the rabbit hole". Having said that, and experienced Oleg's hand-me-downs, I would absolutely jump at such an invitation if I got one!olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:02 pmI’m familiar with this rabbit hole, in facr you will probably bump into me down here.
The mahogany Martin tone sounds like it would suit you. But check out some smaller Larrivees (om) if you get the chance...they have a lovely sound when picked or strummed, perhaps less warm but also better note separation. If we ever get out of lockdown, consider yourself invited to come up for the day so you can try some different woods and styles
I can confirm this invitation can be very expensive.codedog wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:07 pmI can't help but feel this invitation should come with a warning that it will "widen and grease up the rabbit hole". Having said that, and experienced Oleg's hand-me-downs, I would absolutely jump at such an invitation if I got one!olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:02 pmI’m familiar with this rabbit hole, in facr you will probably bump into me down here.
The mahogany Martin tone sounds like it would suit you. But check out some smaller Larrivees (om) if you get the chance...they have a lovely sound when picked or strummed, perhaps less warm but also better note separation. If we ever get out of lockdown, consider yourself invited to come up for the day so you can try some different woods and styles
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. I don't mind waiting a bit for the right thing to pop up, but would really prefer something I could play first, which is a bit limiting...