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Post by lonelyjelly on Mar 3, 2020 20:09:25 GMT
I don't know if you are looking for a small bodied 14 fret along the lines of the old twelve fret harmonies with that shape then IMHO the Waterloo is along those lines but it's deep. The Atkins is a dreadnaught shaped guitar and may be that size. Sorry, got confused with the Atkin. I think it's the 36 I mean. Small body, anyway, with pretty much the same dimensions as the others. The Waterloo is a smidgen shallower than the Atkin and Gibson. All three are Grand Concert size, more or less. I have a smaller Gretsch Style 1 from their roots collection, which is a 'proper' 0 size, and lovely to play. Looking for an upgrade now, and a couple more frets. There don't appear to be many 0-size models about, apart from the Martins. I have played the 0-18 and wasn't that enamoured by its tone. Hey Harriet, Have you tried a Blueridge BR341? It’s a lot of guitar for not a lot of money if you keep your eye out for a good used one. All solid woods and a wide 1&7/8” nut. I adore mine. Best Lew
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Post by slide496 on Mar 3, 2020 20:20:00 GMT
Thanks Lew, Not sure if Tailsailor would be interested but I'll check it out. I love the idea of a 1 7/8 nut.
Lawd lawdy, Harriet
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Post by coach on Mar 3, 2020 21:05:51 GMT
I'm thinking of treating myself to a nice 14-fret parlour for old-school fingerstyle blues. I imagine a decent original would be well over budget, so I've been looking (online) at the Gibson L-00 standard and the Atkin LG47 replicas. No idea about the Atkins but I've had an L00 for 19 or so years (it's a 20 year old guitar) bought from Hanks in denmark street after trying practically everything else in London. I couldn't put it down and went into debt for it. Have never needed another acoustic guitar and it's just got better with age. Mine is rare as it was made for a US artist on a UK tour (who never actually used it) and has a slightly deeper body than the standard ones did. For the authentic feel, I also had a Regal parlour about that time which I do regret selling, as it wasn't expensive and those big V necks are awesome. Bit of a one-trick pony though, lovely for picking or bottleneck but no great for anthing else. You can still see them around for £400 or so now and then.
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Post by Andymccann on Mar 3, 2020 21:27:41 GMT
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Post by jono1uk on Mar 3, 2020 22:21:52 GMT
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Post by Andymccann on Mar 3, 2020 22:25:41 GMT
Rosewood and 25.5” scale will definitely give a contrast to anything thusly discussed
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Post by lonelyjelly on Mar 3, 2020 22:59:21 GMT
Thanks Lew, Not sure if Tailsailor would be interested but I'll check it out. I love the idea of a 1 7/8 nut. Lawd lawdy, Harriet You’re most welcome Harriet. The Alvarez Blues ‘51 (12 fret, arched back) is also worth a look along with its sibling the Delta00 which has 14 frets. Apologies Tailsailor if I went a bit off topic. I’ve only tried the 12 fret version of the Waterloo from the guitars you’ve mentioned and it seemed like a lot of fun, albeit expensive fun! And being from the Collings gang its craftsmanship was flawless. Best, Lew
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Post by tallsailor on Mar 3, 2020 23:17:23 GMT
Ah, OK, that's a new one, then. And under £2k. Definitely worth considering. (Shame it's in Glasgow!) But I do like the look of the 14L, and it's ladder braced, of course. Is it worth the extra £500 though?
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Post by tallsailor on Mar 3, 2020 23:25:44 GMT
Now that does look interesting ...
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Post by tallsailor on Mar 3, 2020 23:26:29 GMT
Thanks Lew, Not sure if Tailsailor would be interested but I'll check it out. I love the idea of a 1 7/8 nut. Lawd lawdy, Harriet You’re most welcome Harriet. The Alvarez Blues ‘51 (12 fret, arched back) is also worth a look along with its sibling the Delta00 which has 14 frets. Apologies Tailsailor if I went a bit off topic. I’ve only tried the 12 fret version of the Waterloo from the guitars you’ve mentioned and it seemed like a lot of fun, albeit expensive fun! And being from the Collings gang its craftsmanship was flawless. Best, Lew No worries, Lew. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Post by tallsailor on Mar 3, 2020 23:28:42 GMT
I have a Crafter solid-top 12-string which I picked up for next to nothing and I really like it, but I'm looking for all solid this time, and away from the spruce/rosewood combo. Thanks for the suggestion, though
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Post by blueshome on Mar 4, 2020 11:34:47 GMT
For that style of music if you want the old sound you need a ladder braced guitar. However, the player is more important than the guitar so, yes a small bodied instrument. 12 frets have a fuller sound. For the cost of a Waterloo or Atkin you could get a pre war Stella from dealer even if you add import charges and still have change.
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Post by richclough on Mar 4, 2020 12:23:43 GMT
At the cheaper end of the market the Vintage Paul Brett Signature 6 string parlour is a lot of guitar for not a lot of money. I lucked out on an eBay importer’s reject that just needed a setup. It’s worth trying, Paul knows his old guitars...
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Post by tallsailor on Mar 4, 2020 17:45:05 GMT
For that style of music if you want the old sound you need a ladder braced guitar. However, the player is more important than the guitar so, yes a small bodied instrument. 12 frets have a fuller sound. For the cost of a Waterloo or Atkin you could get a pre war Stella from dealer even if you add import charges and still have change. Worth thinking about. Thank you.
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Post by tallsailor on Mar 4, 2020 17:46:53 GMT
At the cheaper end of the market the Vintage Paul Brett Signature 6 string parlour is a lot of guitar for not a lot of money. I lucked out on an eBay importer’s reject that just needed a setup. It’s worth trying, Paul knows his old guitars... You're right, of course, but I don't really want to go the spruce/rosewood route this time.
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