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Thread #49381   Message #745430
Posted By: Bee-dubya-ell
09-Jul-02 - 07:07 PM
Thread Name: A little guitar-buying advice, please
Subject: RE: A little guitar-buying advice, please
Had a 12 string equivalent of a D-10 once. It almost made me never want to play a 12 string again. Traded it for a mic. Have a friend with a 6 string D-10 which is the worst sounding guitar I've ever heard that wasn't meant to be a toy.

If you want to stick in the Washburn price range check out Dean guitars. Their instruments sound good, play well and look great. I've bought two, a reso for me and a beautiful flamed maple thing for my daughter.

Or, if you're willing to spend a little more, check out Martin's 15 series. Of Martin's current crop of "cheaper than standard series" guitars the 15's sound best to me. I have a 00-15 and a J12-15 and love them both.

Happy Hunting

Bruce