Mykesbass Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1496766034' post='3313727'] Worth a punt? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122532184076?_trksid=p2045573.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI122532184076.N36.S1.R1.TR2 [/quote] If that is local to you, and you like mellow warmth then snap it up straight away!
Bass_Guardian Posted June 7, 2017 Author Posted June 7, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1496784115' post='3313881'] If that is local to you, and you like mellow warmth then snap it up straight away! [/quote] Not local unfortunately. Gave this one a miss. I don't think it even got a bid
nige1968 Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 My mate has a Freshman which sounds very nice and didn't cost a fortune. They're even based in Scotland (though built overseas, obvs). http://www.freshmanguitars.net/about/
ricksterphil Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Larrivee if you can find one for £500 sh - you can occasionally Yamaha LL16 Ovation - USA one Walden - very good for no money Farida - the higher end ones can be had for £2-300 sh and if they are anything like their basses they'll be good head to www.thefretboard.co.uk for more gen
roman_sub Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I would highly encourage you to try in person, as many guitars as you can. In my experience, there is significantly more variability than with solid-body electrics - even nominally the same model can sound quite different. You'll know when you're holding the *one* in your hands!
leschirons Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Taylor 110 secondhand. Bottom of the range but still play and sound beautiful.
PawelG Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) What about Gretsch? I played few from that range and they are outstanding quality and sound fantastic. [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/gretsch_g5022_ce_rancher_jumbo.htm?glp=1&gclid=COaamfDnsNQCFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ"]https://www.thomann....CFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ[/url] Edited June 9, 2017 by PawelG
Bass_Guardian Posted June 9, 2017 Author Posted June 9, 2017 [quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1497013058' post='3315304'] What about Gretsch? I played few from that range and they are outstanding quality and sound fantastic. [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/gretsch_g5022_ce_rancher_jumbo.htm?glp=1&gclid=COaamfDnsNQCFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ"]https://www.thomann....CFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ[/url] [/quote] Interesting suggestion, not sure if I'm a fan of the painted body though.
PawelG Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1497017513' post='3315343'] Interesting suggestion, not sure if I'm a fan of the painted body though. [/quote] Dont look at the white falcon then! :-)
pete.young Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1496445050' post='3311576'] What seagull do you have? [/quote] See post #12. This one. http://www.seagullguitars.com/en/products/52-s6-grand-sunburst-gt-qit
Nicko Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Another vote here for the Simon and Patrick brand. I've had mine about 10 years and its getting better with age.
EliasMooseblaster Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1496009826' post='3308132'] No one has mentioned Faith yet! The Neptune is a beautiful guitar! [/quote] +1 for Faith - our guitarist got one a few years ago and it's a real gem of a guitar. Can't remember what model he has but it is a beauty. Or if you wanted to go [i]really [/i]cheap, I've been playing an Epiphone AJ-100 for about 12-13 years. Remarkably good guitar compared with most other models in its price bracket, and you could always put some of the leftover cash towards a good setup!
MoonBassAlpha Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) My guitarist uses a Simon & Patrick cedar which doesn't sound bad, though it needed a good setup. The finish is very thin which gives it a nice resonance, but he's very heavy-handed and has gone right through the finish round the sound hole. Personally, I find the sound a little boxy. I also own the Ami parlour from the same stable and that's ok, but cheaper. I think for similar money, the Faith acoustics are worth a look. Edited September 30, 2017 by MoonBassAlpha
Bass_Guardian Posted July 12, 2017 Author Posted July 12, 2017 Found a Taylor 210 within budget. Anyone had any experience with these?
squire5 Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 As regards acoustic guitars I'd recommend only one and not just because they're hand made in my home town here in N.Ireland but because they're perfect.The name? Lowden.Absolute perfection.
ricksterphil Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 [quote name='squire5' timestamp='1499870734' post='3334205'] As regards acoustic guitars I'd recommend only one and not just because they're hand made in my home town here in N.Ireland but because they're perfect.The name? Lowden.Absolute perfection. [/quote] You won't get one for £500 though!
Bass_Guardian Posted July 13, 2017 Author Posted July 13, 2017 Good chance i'll be picking up the Taylor next week
Bass_Guardian Posted July 13, 2017 Author Posted July 13, 2017 https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/210-2013#related This model. Fingers crossed it all goes well and the gutiars not a dog!
Bass_Guardian Posted July 21, 2017 Author Posted July 21, 2017 [url=https://flic.kr/p/WXrDGr][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/WXrDGr]DSC_0125[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/128378472@N06/]Alex Shields[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/WmYR35][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/WmYR35]DSC_0126[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/128378472@N06/]Alex Shields[/url], on Flickr [url=https://flic.kr/p/WGrxbY][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/WGrxbY]DSC_0127[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/128378472@N06/]Alex Shields[/url], on Flickr Not the best photos but here it is £380 and its in great condition. My Taylor 210
leschirons Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 Trust me, you'll be well pleased with that. Great price too.
Bass_Guardian Posted August 7, 2017 Author Posted August 7, 2017 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1501596920' post='3345779'] Trust me, you'll be well pleased with that. Great price too. [/quote] Very pleased! It's such a joy to play and it's LOUD!
gjones Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) If the tanglewood is difficult to play take it a tech and get it set up. You may not need to fork out for a new one if you can get the old one playing well. And then you can spend the money you saved on a new bass Edit: too late! Edited August 7, 2017 by gjones
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