Whether you want a guitar from one of the manufacturers that have proven high quality over decades or solid wood guitars built with passion and care, it’s all within reach. $525.00. Once again this refers to the top and sidewalls of the guitar body, and has nothing to do with the neck nor any other parts. Maple has long been associated with a bright acoustic sound, but Taylor’s maple guitars are voiced to bring out greater warmth, richness and sustain. It’s true, you can make music on a plywood-topped acoustic, too, but such a guitar’s tone and volume will always stay somewhat restricted. Make a musical statement that can’t be ignored with the bold and booming nature of a jumbo guitar. Well....it is said..."write what you love and what you know about!!!!" I've certainly been to Boulder, but not in long years. Be the first to know about our latest Second Hand Solid Body Guitars. This guitar comes with a laminated maple body that is complimented by a solid spruce top. Electric Blues. Harley Benton BigTone Trem White. Free shipping. With their large, rounded bodies, jumbo acoustic guitars have been Guild’s forte since 1954; combining this shape with the ever-popular 12-string construction results in a full-toned, impressively voiced acoustic instrument. What is meant by "transparent?" Gibson Doves...my photo on this page doesn't show it so much, but the Dove models all have a lot of precision abalone inlay on them too...they are very pretty, and usually very pricey, but they also make some less expensive ones too. Only 1 left! I meant the D-40 QM, the others are quite impressive, too. And there it was, hanging there, right at the top of my price range. Laminated and solid woods were okay, but no composites such as carbon fiber (that’s a roundup for another time). Up to 17 inches at the lower bout, these guitars speak loudly and resonate deeply. This acoustic-electric dreadnought sports a Canadian wild cherry body, a solid Sitka spruce gloss top, and a silver leaf maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The Guild D-30 is bound to be a cannon of a guitar, and an instrument for all styles of music. In 2005 the factory went bankrupt. What I mean by that is the body wood does not color the tone so much as it would with something like rosewood or with mahogany. The quilted maple is possibly the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen. Bajoquinto Maple y pinabete. 0 bids. There are many different types of woods used to make solid body electrics. It's a keeper. What you’ll see over the following pages are a dozen acoustic guitars, presented alphabetically, that show off some of the delightful choices available in this popular price range. They are totally alternative in design, feature sharp edges, and all sorts of design elements that the folks down at Gibson, or Martin would never much care to put their names on. With a scale length of 25 5/8”, this guitar … $750.00 . The standard Taylor 610 is out there built just that way as well. There are lots of species of maple, and it should be obvious the figured maple on the image I've provided from Ebay, is not the norm, but rather, an example that is used, and more costly than some less stunning cuts of wood. Generally speaking the more expensive the guitar the more likely it is to be built from solid timber. $850.00 +$50.00 shipping. As discussed earlier, walnut has a striking, rich appearance when used for acoustic guitar backs and sides, and would stand out in a similar fashion if used for the fretboard. Best selling. $199.99 Wesman Todd Shaw started playing the guitar when he was 12 years old. Solid wood construction tends to express a wood’s tonal personality in the fullest, most complex way, resulting in a superior musical sound. Yamaha F325D Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Bundle with Gig Bag, Tuner, Strings, Strap, Picks, Austin Bazaar Instructional DVD, and … $369.00. The sound of your acoustic guitar is a team effort. $429.99. More than 3000 piece(s) sold (last update: 11/2020) Harley Benton SC-550 Faded Tobacco Flame . by Bjorn Englen (Yngwie/Dio D) Fender Precision Bass USA with Fender Hard Case and Accessories . The harder or denser the wood, the more the tonal characteristics of the maple in use will resemble mahogany, the softer - more tonal transparency. The shop thought is was "some luthier up in Boulder." I just wish I didn't live in such a dry climate, so I could leave it hanging on the wall, maple side outwards. Plugged into my Roland CUBE Street EX, the signal came through clear and true to the acoustic sound.I could play it loud without distortion, and the tone control was useful across its range. Maple is one of the traditional tonewoods for acoustic instruments. and I believe it will. The Dove is so elaborate it doesn't look natural! Of course, there are different grades of Sitka spruce top, as with any. With their large, rounded bodies, jumbo acoustic guitars have been Guild’s forte since 1954; combining this shape with the ever-popular 12-string construction results in a full-toned, impressively voiced acoustic instrument. Now the Taylor 610Ce differs from the Martin and the Breedlove instruments mentioned in that it is, in fact, a standard production instrument. That ebony fingerboard is something I sure love, and definitely, prefer over a rosewood board too. A beautiful electro-acoustic, single cutaway Jumbo... what? 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Ovangkol Body, Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Maple/Walnut Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, And Fishman Sonitone Electronics - Antique Natural Aged Gloss $ 899 .00 Or $25 /month § for 36 months i Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN. Wesman Todd Shaw (author) from Kaufman, Texas on August 07, 2012: Hey Willie, did you mean the red and black on that Gibson Dove? Fender Electric Guitar Player Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Butterscotch Blonde . 3. Now I'm a big fan of Breedlove guitars, and it would be very hard for me not to be. Showing slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES} - Best selling. The Breedlove focus is an acoustic electric guitar with a soft cutaway, or Venetian cutaway - whichever way you wish to describe it. Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1) Compare. For now, it's my Whatchamacallit. It may, or may not be more common on the used market than the Martin D-40QM, but the Guild D-30 guitar is something that competes directly with the Martin in a way that none of the other guitars listed compete with the Martin, or any other instrument. Make offer - Fender Jazz Deluxe American 2008 Owned/Autograph. I'll pay for the wedding between you and my granddaughter......don't forget! LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!! Top Sellers in Jazz Guitars . ?.......so you must pull in a good deal of $$ on your hubs....especially since word gets around that you give the best info and facts...........Good for you. Hey, this might be just what you are looking for too. However the difference are not that much noticeable. Maybe if I win the lottery. Departments > Guitars > Classical Guitars > Nylon Cutaway/Electronic > Yamaha > NCX1FM Solid Spruce/Flame Maple Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar Add to Wish List SKU: # 729326 About 2% of these are stringed instruments parts & accessories. So far as the current market for Gibson Dove guitars, I'm seeing a lot of variables and variations. Ebony has a crisp attack with the density of Maple, but with more brittle grains, oilier pores, and a stronger fundamental tone than Maple. Free shipping. 1. Top: AAA Spruce Back: Solid Flamed Maple Sides: Solid Flamed Maple Neck: African Flamed Mahogany Joint: Dovetail / Hide Glue Select from our range of categories Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitars at the largest musical instruments vendor. The other major factor coming into play with maple bodied guitars is the density of the wood used. Electric Guitar Les Paul Body Reddish Veined Replica Style - Jack Cable Gig Bag . More than 3000 piece(s) sold (last update: 11/2020) Harley Benton SC-550 Faded Tobacco Flame . It brings a bright tone to the guitar, along with long sustain. I must confess here every L-09 I've seen was of rosewood back and sides. Guess what? Sometimes it takes a few years for an acoustic to get broke in, and then it is like the change from a child to an adult - vast differences in character. Who would make such a fine instrument and not leave a trace? With their armrests, these guitars hug the body rather than digging into it and provide a comfortable playing experience whether you’re sitting or standing. A solid-body musical instrument is a string instrument such as a guitar, bass or violin built without its normal sound box and relying on an electromagnetic pickup system to directly detect the vibrations of the strings; these instruments are usually plugged into an instrument amplifier and loudspeaker to be heard. Or … When thinking of traditional guitars, it is unwise to ever overlook Guild's offering. 1. In terms of hardware and electronics, this guitar makes use of a Graph Tech saddle and nut, as well as a built-in Custom Godin QIT system, which boasts a EQ and frequency control range that’s been contoured to provide rich and … Neck width at nut 42,9 mm (1-11/16") 44,5 mm (1-3/4") 47,6 mm (1-7/8") 52 mm. Seagull is a Canadian company that produces handmade acoustic guitars. About 97% of these are guitar, 1% are stringed instruments parts & accessories. Or $139/month § for 36 months i. Included was a three-way Artek pickup system and a hard case. I adore traditional guitars, but Breedlove's offerings are anything BUT traditional. You will find the perfect guitar for you in our guide here. Epiphone DR500PNS Solid Maple acoustic guitar SALE - YouTube Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Maple is an ideal choice for the back and sides, as it helps bring the loudest voice in … A solid body electric guitar features a solid piece of wood for the body. This is what *might be thought to be* "evergreen," but, as it goes - I friggin' love guitars, and especially acoustic steel string gee tars, so it ain't no nevuh mind to me to spend some time producing yet another page about them :). $68.45 shipping. The Seagull instruments include acoustic guitars, m4, mandolin & ukulele. There is the Gibson Modern Classics version of the Dove,, something called the "Super Dove," and then there are Doves with different finishes available. Solid acoustic guitars are made with real wood, and the quality is typically determined by the type of tonewood used. The sound of your acoustic guitar is a team effort. £899.00 . Most impressive (and expensive) of all, there is the Doves In Flight, model. Because they're shaped like jumbos, but are actually closer to dreadnought size, I quite like them for their original body design/size, but I am hesitant to consider them jumbos in the traditional sense. £209. Martin does have a custom shop, and so maple body Martin dreadnoughts can be had from there anytime a player wants one. Wesman Todd Shaw (author) from Kaufman, Texas on August 04, 2012: Well, best wishes on the longevity, and thanks for the compliment.....but I sure hope to not live so long....oh hell no, they can keep this shit, I'm hoping for something better when my due date is up. LOL! I've had a huge lot of respect for that great Canadian make since the very first time I ever got to see one, and not too far away, there is a store which is a Larrivee distributor. The pre-amp, of course, is located on the top side of the instrument, as is usual. Make an Offer. Some guitars use more than one type of wood in the body to get a certain type of sound. Now the Gibson Dove guitar is a standard production instrument as is the Taylor guitar. When you hit a million $$, let me know. Construction, hardware, neck shape - the list goes on. The F-2512E Maple combines two of Guild’s most iconic specialties: twelve string and jumbo guitars. Only 5 left in stock (more on the way). When I was younger and forever working, and living still with my parents....I ought to have been slapped upside the head for the way I spent money...I wasted tons of it, but renting some place would have been a waste too in some ways - but anyway, in those years I did play guitar a lot more than I currently do, and I could and did afford some very expensive guitars. Maple is one of the traditional tonewoods for acoustic instruments. Harley Benton Custom Line Manhattan-Standard.