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Thread #85251 Message #1869425
Posted By: oggie
26-Oct-06 - 05:39 PM
Thread Name: Why are Martin Guitars so expensive?
Subject: RE: Why are Martin Guitars so expensive?
Once you're past the entry level isn't the sound/feel of any guitar largely a matter of taste? I personally find that Taylors leave me cold, I've tried a number of Avalons, one was gorgeous (to me), my wife hated it. Yesterday I took my Epiphone with me when I went to try some guitars and the salesman's attitude was 'why are you trying to trade up? how much do you want for it 'cos I'll have it!'
Yes I did try another Martin (well sveral in fact)and guess what, didn't like them! So the search for a new guitar goes on but I've learnt one lesson, when you find the guitar that 'speaks' to you BUY IT, don't rely on finding another like it even if it is the same brand and model.
All the best
oggie