Other.

Cole Clarke and Cort for me.

 

I went with other. It's hard to beat a Martin if you find the right one, but that takes a lot of looking. The nicest acoustic I've owned was a Bourgeois. I'd like to get a Ted Thompson one of these days. Seagulls are ok for the money though.

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I'm happy with Blueridge.

 

Well, I'll go with what I do have S&P (under Godin) and other (Taro)
If I get another one--who knows what brand it will be?

 

I went with other. My fav is a Guild DV-52. I also have a Godin Acousticaster that I love, but that doesn't really count.

 

Other. Marc Beneteau (www.beneteauguitars.com) and Josh House (www.houseguitars.com). Godin is the domestic factory guitar of choice.

Peace, Mooh.

 

I went with other.
My first acoustic was a Yamaha. Sounded ok, and it took all the abuse I could through at it. Sentimental attachment.
I now own a Takamine, and a Fender (my wife's really).
I have my eye on a Guild though.

 

Price range???

 

Do Fenders Count?

I never heard or played a Fender acoustic that sounds worth more than $100. I did like the Gretsch stencil guitars (by fender). At least they were worth a laugh.

 

I never heard or played a Fender acoustic that sounds worth more than $100. I did like the Gretsch stencil guitars (by fender). At least they were worth a laugh.

Fender, you're right, is not one of the big time acoustic manufacturers. I think they actually bought their way into the acoustic business.

 

For the money, and once I re-set the action, Breedlove makes one great acoustic/electric. Same sweet top-end as a Taylor, nice round bottom, very similar to a Martin, without the boominess, and the projection is amazing. For around a grand, the C25-SR has a solid rosewood back and a premium sitka top, the only laminated parts on the guitar is the sides. To get that on a Taylor, you're looking over 2.5k. Top that off with the LR Baggs Element system and it's pretty tough to beat.

 

I've never picked up a Taylor I didn't like, whereas I've gone through countless Gibsons and still haven't found one woth keeping. Martins are OK and I've gone through quite a few of them also but never found one that was worth the money, except for my limited edition Martin Sigma Anniversary (only 100 made).

 

Martin HD-28. Got a great one.

 

For the money, and once I re-set the action, Breedlove makes one great acoustic/electric. Same sweet top-end as a Taylor, nice round bottom, very similar to a Martin, without the boominess, and the projection is amazing. For around a grand, the C25-SR has a solid rosewood back and a premium sitka top, the only laminated parts on the guitar is the sides. To get that on a Taylor, you're looking over 2.5k. Top that off with the LR Baggs Element system and it's pretty tough to beat.

The Asian Breedloves are quite nice--especially for the price. (I think they're maade in korea

Axe Music had the Breedlove bus with their US made guitars on it.
Very nice--as nice as the Asian Breedloves were--these were better. They played great.

If I had some spare cash, I'd consider an Asian Breedlove, and if I had more the US ones--but those are pricey.

But I'd be happy with one of the Godin brands as well.

 

Any time asked, I usually answer Taylor. I simply like the feel, sound, smell of them and I have found the price for the quality is pretty good with them (although I have read rumblings that their quality has suffered recently, but bad economy I wonder who's quality hasn't suffered a little).

Close second for me would be Martin and then A&L or S&P by Godin.

But that is main stream guitars, and reasonably priced instruments. Custom or small shop deals no idea, not heard or seen them enough to have an opinion. I also like Cigar Box Guitar and other Experimental Guitars and instruments too, which are not main stream and are very different tonally too.

Then there is mariachi... and that is a whole other range of stringed instruments!!

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I am Gibsons 'REAL DEMOGRAPHIC' so I am brainwashed by cork fumes and voted Gibson.

 

Another vote for Godin

I have a Norman ST-68 and love it. Very plain to look at but oh so nice to play. I also had a Seagull S6 and think they are the best bang for the buck.

 

I was shopping for an acoustic guitar recently and played dozens between $1000 and $3000. I ended up buying a limited edition Gibson that I had tried last summer and kept thinking about. I did try several nice guitars including some by Larrivée and Boucher, as well as a Martin priced around $1100 which was incredible for the price. I did not play a single Taylor that I liked; how they can be amongst the best selling and most acclaimed guitars on the market is beyond me.

 

I'm really surprised no one has voted for Takamine yet. I love mine, and they get my vote.

 

I also own a TAKAMINE...I know it's hard to think of all the model when listing a poll, but you forgot one of the most popular accoustic guitar in Canada. I own one and verry happy with it.
Where is TAKAMINE ! :smile:

 

I'm afraid I'll have to join the "Other" camp as many others here have done.
I guess I'll have to say my favorite guitar to play is a little known small factory built asian guitar known as Stanford.
There was only a few imported to N. America and I feel fortunate to have procured one.

I still have in house Blueridge's, Morgan Monroe's, Revival's, Ovation's, Beneteau, Gibson's, Harmony, El Degas and a old Yamaki from the '70's but the Stanford is my fav sounding axe. It's very Martin-like sounding but just a "little more" IMO.

 

Martin guitars are my favourite, love the Mario Proulx's and kick my arse I didn't buy one 15 years ago when Mario was just starting out. He had a D18 model that just spoke to me !

Can't afford one today.........LOL

I have a D28 & a D18 1934 Golden Era Martins along with a D26 Johnson acoustic, Fender Strat, Epiphone ES 335 some bass's etc...

Can't beat the D18GE for tone and volume for bluegrass music....

 

I also own a TAKAMINE...I know it's hard to think of all the model when listing a poll, but you forgot one of the most popular accoustic guitar in Canada. I own one and verry happy with it.
Where is TAKAMINE ! :smile:

Sorry, BigNorm: With only 10, I had to pick which ones to leave out. With 11 choices, Takamine would have made it as I was choosing between it and Ibanez. It looks like I made the wrong choice with Ibanez.

As to where Takamine is.....I know there is at least one in St. Catharines; at your house.:smile:

 

1. Grit Laskin
2. David Wren
3. Bill Collings

I'm an other.

 

1. Grit Laskin
2. David Wren
3. Bill Collings

I'm an other.

Not only are you an "other", I've never heard of any of them. They must be all custom makers?