I'm going to add a guitar to the evergrowing collection.  I would like everyones input. I'm torn between the low price of the D-03 and the beauty of the D-09. Help!

a D-03R will sound exactly same as the D-09 once you replace the tusq with bone.

If you want to buy new, and dont mind the satin, I'd say you save the money and get the D-03R.  However, if you have money to blow you should get the D-09 (or even the D-10), I personally think the gloss and abalone looks great, in fact you can get a used one in perfect condition for a very reasonable price.

I think if you get a D-03R you'd be happier playing it, but if you get a D-09/10 you'd be happier with it as a part of your COLLECTION.

Quote from: Calvin on January 25, 2006, 04:34:13 AM
a D-03R will sound exactly same as the D-09 once you replace the tusq with bone.

If you want to buy new, and dont mind the satin, I'd say you save the money and get the D-03R.  However, if you have money to blow you should get the D-09 (or even the D-10), I personally think the gloss and abalone looks great, in fact you can get a used one in perfect condition for a very reasonable price.

I think if you get a D-03R you'd be happier playing it, but if you get a D-09/10 you'd be happier with it as a part of your COLLECTION.
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Man I couldnt have said it better myself, either way your a winner though!

Bill D.