What Non-Larrivee Acoustic Is On Your *DREAM* List?

[Manothemtns]

Great info and such beautiful instruments!   I've never seen a Furch guitar in person either.  In fact, I just learned about the brand a couple weeks ago while binging on the Acoustic Tuesday podcast.   So many great makers out there.

Even more than Bedell, Furch has the ability to go head to head with Martin, Gibson, and even Collings. I just have one Furch, a D31SM, but I believe it can outperform just about any brand I can think of. It has an easy time with almost any guitar I own. I've played enough of them to know my way around Bedell's lineup and, when it comes time for another acquisition, I know to which way I think I'll be headed and that'll be a rosewood guitar from Bedell's "Vintage Series".

[Manothemtns]

Even more than Bedell, Furch has the ability to go head to head with Martin, Gibson, and even Collings. I just have one Furch, a D31SM, but I believe it can outperform just about any brand I can think of. It has an easy time with almost any guitar I own. I've played enough of them to know my way around Bedell's lineup and, when it comes time for another acquisition, I know to which way I think I'll be headed and that'll be a rosewood guitar from Bedell's "Vintage Series".

I meant to say when it comes to my next acquisition, it'll be a rosewood guitar from "Furch's Vintage Series". Not Bedell's.

[Manothemtns]

I meant to say when it comes to my next acquisition, it'll be a rosewood guitar from "Furch's Vintage Series". Not Bedell's.

With luck, here's my next acquisition, a Furch D-34SR. Furch has been on the scene in Europe and Australia for years. It entered the US in around 2010 under the name, Stonebridge. I believe now they're going by Furch across the board. While they're gaining momentum they're still a pretty obscure brand in the US. IMO, though priced like Martin, their build quality rivals Collings.

[kwakatak]

I'm still pining away for a Martin HD-35 for the past 15 years. I'd have had it paid off a LONG time ago but something always seems to come up.

Lately I've been wanting a Taylor 12 string but they discontinued the 458e-R. I don't like the 150e, 254ce or the various grand concert sized models.

Other than that, I'd still love to be able to order a McKnight. Prior to last year I got to visit them every June and somehow one of their guitars never followed me home.

[Mikeymac]

I'm still pining away for a Martin HD-35 for the past 15 years. I'd have had it paid off a LONG time ago but something always seems to come up.

Yes, and right now guitar supply and demand is upside down, so prices are ridiculous - great if you're selling, not so good if you're buying. New guitars are hard to find (I read that Martin will spend the rest of this year just filling orders received through March; anything ordered from here on out won't be delivered until sometime in 2022).

It IS a great time to sell, though; I sold three guitars over the weekend (within 36 hours); each of them sold within 4-5 hours of being listed on Reverb. On two of them I got the asking price; on the third I accepted a price about 7-8% less than what I listed it for.

[Mikeymac]

Kind of a fun exercise though I'm happy with what I've got now.

1.) Martin M-36

I'm adding an M-36 to my Martin stable ... should arrive on Monday. I've played several right-handed ones and always been impressed with the tone. After sending back the 000-15M StreetMaster, I decided to go ahead and get the M-36 as a "little brother" to my Jumbos and Dreads...

[Mikeymac]

Another nice Martin...definitely different than the Jumbos (thinner, lighter) and yet very loud and a very balanced sound...it's a keeper.

[Mikeymac]

Current Martins in the house

First pic: Hanging out with the Jumbo 6-strings

Second pic: All the Martins in repose

3rd & 4th pics: from the dealer - guitar looks much less tinted or "orange" in real light

[Mikeymac]

I continue to enjoy the Martin M-36 - every time I pick it up, I'm "re-impressed" by the tone and volume! Wow - what a great non-traditional Martin package!

That's leading me to consider a custom M/0000 body-sized build, likely in Mahogany, or maybe Flamed Maple...

It will have to wait a bit - getting ready to order the Larrivee Forum VI guitar here soon!

Only other slightly out-of-reach guitar I'm still kinda pining for is a Martin Authentic 00-17 1931. When I was ready to order, I got conflicting info from Martin saying it was out of production - however have learned since that it's still available. It's another down-the-road / maybe retirement guitar...

Anyone else still adding to your wish list?

Anyone else here ordering the Larrivee Forum VI?

[Mikeymac]

Forgot to mention:

Sold my Martin 12-string; the DSS-15M StreetMaster is up for sale (don't get along with the 1 11/16" nut), and I recently also picked up a Martin 000-18; very nice little guitar!

The Revolving Door...

[teh]

I'm in for the Forum VI too and I just got a Kala Baritone Ukelele that arrived yesterday.

An M36 would fit in between my OM35 and D35 but also considering a 12 string Larrivee in flamed or quilted maple with the same specs as my other 12 string, a used 0!6NY or 0021NY. 

A nice composite travel guitar to take on the boat when the fish aren't biting would be a nice touch. I pulled in a 50 inch Musky in November for my birthday last year. My son caught the same fish less than 5 minutes later. We are having it mounted and it will hang on his wall since we both caught the same fish in his boat. It will be ready in November or December.

[Hooked]

I'm in for the VI! But if money were no object, and I didn't have a new road bicycle in my planning budget, I would love a Charis SJ!

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[Strings4Him]

This one for me.

https://www.petrosguitars.com/the-walnut-creek


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[Jamolay]

This one for me.

https://www.petrosguitars.com/the-walnut-creek


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This one for me.

https://www.petrosguitars.com/the-walnut-creek


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Have you had a chance to try one?

I wonder with all these quite lovely boutique hand made guitars, how do you know what you would like? I am sure most of them are quite fine instruments.

I am a pretty new and learning player, and I stumbled on the Larrivee and loved it. I have a "problem" of going to guitar stores and trying them. Although I really am not good enough to tell, I do feel I am identifying my own particularity in what I prefer in a guitar.

I have yet to pick up a Taylor, Martin, or Gibson I liked. Either the tone or the feel. Maybe that will change as I mature as a player (plenty mature as a person), but how would you know which of the many offerings is right for you? Especially at those prices!

Why Petros for example? Looks awesome, probably is awesome, but is it for you?


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[Strings4Him]

Never tried a Petros guitar.  I have listened to many videos of them being played though.  


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[mike in lytle]

Have you had a chance to try one?

I wonder with all these quite lovely boutique hand made guitars, how do you know what you would like? I am sure most of them are quite fine instruments.

I am a pretty new and learning player, and I stumbled on the Larrivee and loved it. I have a "problem" of going to guitar stores and trying them. Although I really am not good enough to tell, I do feel I am identifying my own particularity in what I prefer in a guitar.

I have yet to pick up a Taylor, Martin, or Gibson I liked. Either the tone or the feel. Maybe that will change as I mature as a player (plenty mature as a person), but how would you know which of the many offerings is right for you? Especially at those prices!

Why Petros for example? Looks awesome, probably is awesome, but is it for you?

Lot's of thought there. Cool post.
Your comments and questions are each followed by an insight which helps with the answer.
I identify with it. Although I have played a few really nice guitars (the local shop has lots of them), my particularities are now established. It took many years. I can appreciate a fine guitar yet not want it for my own. This not close minded, it is more of the baseline now set and staying close to that. I venture to say you seem at least inquisitive.

Maybe that sounds dumb, but I didn't want to overthink it cause I might go off on the meaning of life or something.
Mike

[Jamolay]

Maybe that sounds dumb, but I didn't want to overthink it cause I might go off on the meaning of life or something.
Mike

Thanks for the response! I will take the meaning of life to be a guitar I love playing, over the number 42 or the salmon paté.


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Have you had a chance to try one?

I wonder with all these quite lovely boutique hand made guitars, how do you know what you would like? I am sure most of them are quite fine instruments.

I am a pretty new and learning player, and I stumbled on the Larrivee and loved it. I have a "problem" of going to guitar stores and trying them. Although I really am not good enough to tell, I do feel I am identifying my own particularity in what I prefer in a guitar.

I have yet to pick up a Taylor, Martin, or Gibson I liked. Either the tone or the feel. Maybe that will change as I mature as a player (plenty mature as a person), but how would you know which of the many offerings is right for you? Especially at those prices!

Why Petros for example? Looks awesome, probably is awesome, but is it for you?


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Probable useless reply follows... 

Long ago...  about 16 years maybe, I quit smoking after 30+ years.  One of the things people suggest, is to reward yourself if successful.  I decided I was going to spend the dollar amount saved on a custom guitar.  I looked and looked, scoured makers and finally found one that was in my price range.  I was sure, I mean positive, I wanted a jumbo.  I specc'ed it out and agreed with the maker on a build.  Then I waited...  and waited...  and waited...  until finally I got it.  It sounded great.  It played great.  But, I had become used to my parlor 24" scale and small body by then.  I could only play the thing for about 15 min or so before my shoulders and wrists would ache so bad I had to put it down.  I finally sold it off and that led to the PV-03 I had built by my favorite maker.  But, there's more!  Before finally getting the PV, I went thru several others thinking they'd be what I'd like.  One of the Forum guitars, a 00V-03 short scale (24.75") was in there.  I thought it would be close enough...  again, a great sounding and playing guitar, but the scale length was a deal breaker for me.  It has taught me to think long and hard about what it is that I'd be happy with before trying something.

Most folks are probably not as picky about the guitar (i.e. better players) and able to adapt to more, but it's something to keep in mind.

Ed 

[jazzereh]

I find this kind of question/thread hard to deal with/respond to because, in part, I haven't played all the guitars that are out there.  And, frankly, don't want to.  I'm not the kind that goes into a lot of guitar stores to play stuff on the wall.  For example, I've not played a Martin orF many other mainline brands.  Don't care.  And there are so many boutique builders that are certainly not available to play around here that I'll never have a chance to play so this kind of thread becomes impossible to answer in any definitive way.

However, I've got a couple of guitars that I think are outstanding but would I buy another from the same maker.  Maybe, is the answer.  For example, I have a Halcyon and have one on order for delivery next year.  Is it a 'dream' guitar?  Maybe since I have yet to decide on woods.  I also have a Boucher and it's a great guitar but would I get another?   I have a Larrivee that I really like and I'm on board for the FVI but will it be the 'dream' guitar?  I also have a Crosby that is proving to be a reeeeally nice guitar but would I have Russel build another?

I've never played a Collings or a Santa Cruz or many other custom small volume luthiers.  How would I know?  I tend to think that not having a 'dream' guitar is likely the best way to go and just enjoy the ones I have.

[Jamolay]

I find this kind of question/thread hard to deal with/respond to because, in part, I haven't played all the guitars that are out there. 

I've never played a Collings or a Santa Cruz or many other custom small volume luthiers.  How would I know?  I tend to think that not having a 'dream' guitar is likely the best way to go and just enjoy the ones I have.

Your first paragraph is the whole point of my question. How does you choose one of these boutique guitars if they aren't played? We can't play or even access them all. The internet is a poor way to try out a guitar and buying on what others say is also not so reliable.

I did use a YouTube video to decide between rosewood or mahogany for the Larrivee I ended up getting, but I stumbled into a shop with a used OM-3R and loved it. Chose Mahogany and a different Larrivee in the end, but if I hadn't bumped up into the first one, I would not have bought Larrivee.

I really appreciate your last thought. Love the one your with. How you arrive there may be serendipitous, but that is all good.

My next two guitars, one electric and one acoustic will be built by my two hands. That is how I plan to choose them.


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