Accoustic guitar

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edited January 2005 in Musicians and Gearheads
I am in the market for an accoustic guitar. I have played a Martin D-28, a Taylor 410, a Taylor 514, and a Talyor 714.

I liked the sound of the Taylor 410 best.

This weekend, I am going to play a Breedlove Focus Dreadnought. I've never played or heard one before, and I found one at a great price on the internet through a dealer.

Does anyone out there have experience with these guitars? Do you like them? How is the sound compared to Martins and Taylors?

I don't know if anyone out there reading this has answers to my question, but I thought I would ask.
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  • Posts: 9,404
    Breedlove is a custom manufacturer, he's been building guitars for quite a while now and he's good at it.

    The ones that I have heard and played are more similar to Taylors than Martins. Similar to Larrivee if you are familiar with them.

    I like the Taylor 410 and 414 a lot.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • Posts: 327
    Thanks. I am driving to a neighboring town to play one before buying the one from the guy over the internet to see if I like it.

    I love the treble side of Taylors and the sustain. I like the bass response of the Martins. I am looking for something somewhere in between. If I don't like the Breedlove, I'm going with the Taylor 410, as I found one locally that is priced right. I don't like the Talyor 414's as much because the 410 do have more bass response, while keeping the treble. the 414's lose much bass, especially when strumming...a bit to bright sounding.

    Anyway, if I like the way the Breedlove sounds and plays, I'm buying it, as I like the looks of it alot. I've been playing an beginner-mid level guitar now for 15 years, and I finally have the opportunity to buy a high end guitar. I am sooooo happy! :)
  • Posts: 9,404
    nick1977 wrote:
    Thanks. I am driving to a neighboring town to play one before buying the one from the guy over the internet to see if I like it.

    I love the treble side of Taylors and the sustain. I like the bass response of the Martins. I am looking for something somewhere in between. If I don't like the Breedlove, I'm going with the Taylor 410, as I found one locally that is priced right. I don't like the Talyor 414's as much because the 410 do have more bass response, while keeping the treble. the 414's lose much bass, especially when strumming...a bit to bright sounding.

    Anyway, if I like the way the Breedlove sounds and plays, I'm buying it, as I like the looks of it alot. I've been playing an beginner-mid level guitar now for 15 years, and I finally have the opportunity to buy a high end guitar. I am sooooo happy! :)

    Absolutely. I know how that feels. I'm happy for you. :)
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • Posts: 6,638
    someday i'll get myself a 314 to match my 355. i love the small concert-body sound for a 6-string. my 355 is and sounds huge. my morgan is a concert body.
  • Posts: 939
    It's funny because about a month ago I saw those guitars and thought they looked amazing in a magazine. They are absolutely beatiful. I went to their website and looked at some dealers and soon found out they were far out my price range for any guitar.

    But wow if I had the opportunity to play one.

    Does the model your considering have those amazing dancing swan inlays?
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  • Posts: 327
    MissYouAllDay wrote:
    It's funny because about a month ago I saw those guitars and thought they looked amazing in a magazine. They are absolutely beatiful. I went to their website and looked at some dealers and soon found out they were far out my price range for any guitar.

    But wow if I had the opportunity to play one.

    Does the model your considering have those amazing dancing swan inlays?

    Here is the model I am considering. Click on "Full View" to see the full image.

    http://www.breedloveguitars.com/products/guitars/performance_packages/focus_dread/index.html

    I found one owned by a collector. It is 2 years old, and has rarely been played. I can get it for less than 1/2 the list price! I think I am in heaven! Who ever said angels play harps....I think they play guitars.
  • Posts: 9,404
    nick1977 wrote:
    Here is the model I am considering. Click on "Full View" to see the full image.

    http://www.breedloveguitars.com/products/guitars/performance_packages/focus_dread/index.html

    I found one owned by a collector. It is 2 years old, and has rarely been played. I can get it for less than 1/2 the list price! I think I am in heaven! Who ever said angels play harps....I think they play guitars.

    That's going to sound very similar to a Taylor 810. Same indian rosewood, I think taylor uses sitka spruce for the 800 series and engleman spruce for the 900's and presentations.

    It should sound bright and clear in the high end and bassy on the low end exactly what you are looking for. The 410 will probably be a little warmer with more mids.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    I hate dreadnaughts, so don't ask me...

    Once I have some money saved up, I'm getting a Webber OM-body:

    http://www.guitaremporium.com/inventory/photos/179-f.JPG
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Posts: 327
    mccreadyisgod wrote:
    I hate dreadnaughts, so don't ask me...

    Once I have some money saved up, I'm getting a Webber OM-body:

    http://www.guitaremporium.com/inventory/photos/179-f.JPG


    That is a beautiful guitar.

    I love the body style as far as appearance much more than a dreadnaught. However, I must go with dreadnaught for its bass response.
  • Posts: 939
    Thats weird. I always thought dreadnoughts look way better than other body types. Maybe its just because they're what I've always seen my favorite musicians playing.
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  • Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    I always preferred the looks of jumbo guitars (Gibson J-200, et. al.) but I prefer the size and playability of OM-body or auditorium-body guitars. As far as tone, OM-body guitars have the best balance between full chords and fingerpicked strings, so I'm pretty set on those.

    Never cared for dreadnaughts.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Went to the guitar shop in Bozeman, Montana today... same town as Gibson's acoustics are made in. They had an absolutely gorgeous L-200 (smaller Jumbo). I like those too...
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Posts: 327
    http://www.breedloveguitars.com/products/guitars/performance_packages/focus_dread/index.html

    Above is a picture of the guitar a bought. It is being shipped out tomorrow, so I should receive it by the end of the week! I am very excited! It is a 2002 model, but it is new!!! I can't wait to receive it.
  • Posts: 327
    I just got my new guitar!!!! It is a Breedlove Focus Dreadnaught. I absolutely love it. It has a Solid Sitka Spruce top, and indian rosewood back and sides. The tone and sound of the guitar is unmatched by any guitar that I've played. I absolutely love it.

    My old guitar now sounds like shit now that I own a solid wood instrument. Oh well. It sounded good until I received my new guitar. I was going to hang on to it for sentimental reasons, but I am thinking of giving it to a kid in town who wants to learn guitar but cannot afford a guitar.

    Anyway, just thought I would share. To all you accoustic guitar players...if you ever have the opportunity to own a solid wood guitar...take it up, because your ears will be immensely pleased.
  • Posts: 939
    Congrads man. That sounds wicked. I'm glad you like it. Someday I will get a nicer acoustic, maybe as nice as yours :)
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  • Posts: 327
    MissYouAllDay wrote:
    Congrads man. That sounds wicked. I'm glad you like it. Someday I will get a nicer acoustic, maybe as nice as yours :)

    Hang in there. You will get it eventually. I waited 15 years before I was able to. Put your mind to it, and it will happen!
  • Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    nick1977 wrote:
    I was going to hang on to it for sentimental reasons, but I am thinking of giving it to a kid in town who wants to learn guitar but cannot afford a guitar.


    That's a really cool thought. I'd do it, but instead of "gifting" it to him, I'd indefinitely loan it to him. You never know... guitars like that might call you back someday, and if he gets to a point where he upgrades, it would be nice to get it back. And if you decide after a year that you don't miss it at all, then just tell him to not worry about it.

    But share the love... spread the goodwill.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Posts: 327
    mccreadyisgod wrote:
    That's a really cool thought. I'd do it, but instead of "gifting" it to him, I'd indefinitely loan it to him. You never know... guitars like that might call you back someday, and if he gets to a point where he upgrades, it would be nice to get it back. And if you decide after a year that you don't miss it at all, then just tell him to not worry about it.

    But share the love... spread the goodwill.

    Yeah....my gift would be conditioned on him actually learning to play and taking good care of it. If he just let it sit around, I would take it back. But, if he learned and loved to play, it is all his.
  • Posts: 2,104
    Congratulations Nick.
    That's a beauteous guitar! Isn't it inspiring to play a nice guitar? You don't want to go back! It is always good to have a crappy one that you can play on the beach, or up to close to the campfire, though.
    Too bad there's no little guitar emoticon to insert here like the other board! (Where my name is ;) )

    I've given a bunch of guitars to kids. I used to find cheapos and fix them and give them out. Still do when I can. Good move and nice thoughts, Nick. I usually ask that the parents give it back to me, or give it to someone they think can use it if the kid I gave it to loses interest. I've only gotten a couple back.
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  • Posts: 201
    congrats
    i'm not realy into dreadnaughts....i'm saving up for a taylor 412ce right now. uh!
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