- higher end Breedloves are really nice sounding* Archived Message
Posted by OWWDig
on November 22, 2024, 9:37:45, in reply to "I have a friend that has a Breedlove. It was a perfectly cromulent guitar."
 Previous MessageBut he paid about twice what I paid for my Martin for it, so it should have been good. The CW seems to be that their good stuff is really good, and their "entry" level (sub-$1000) stuff is just OK. I've not had enough experience with them to comment other than the one guitar. Once you get over $500, most guitars can be set up to play really well. At that point, it becomes more about tone and comfort than anything else, and that's highly subjective. Martin and Taylor guys can argue all day about which is better, but bottom line is it's about how it plays and how it sounds, and what sound you like. Go to your local music store that carries multiple brands and isn't focused on the entry level stuff, and ask to play some different brands and models. If you stick with the established brands, you can't really go wrong, so find the one that sounds best to your ear when you play it and you'll be fine. And don't be afraid of used gear.....it's a good way to get into a very good guitar for a little less money. Previous MessageI had someone recommend a Breedlove a few years ago but never got around to it. Not sure if their ~300 version is any better or worse than the Epiphone... Designed in Oregon (made in China like everything else in that price range). Maybe they just recommended it because of the PNW attachment? Previous MessageMartin, Taylor, and Gibson are the big names in acoustics, with Martin and Taylor being ahead of Gibson, in my opinion. Those will run you up into the $1000+ range, which, unless you're an average Deucer, is just kinda silly for beginners learning a guitar. In the $500 to $750 range you could probably get a higher-end Fender or a lower end Taylor. Something like a Taylor GS. Again, once you are getting in to that price point, your better option is to go to a good store that has a good selection and try a few out and see how they feel. If you're a beginner with a limited budget, that's less important 1) because the available options are limited in the first place, and 2) you might never know the difference. But at a higher price point, you are trying to keep it for longer, and you're going to want something that feels good. |
- Herman Blume November 21, 2024, 9:50:14