Morgan Monroe Guitars - Opinions?

[absrec]

Here's the deal. I traded my only acoustic guitar for a pair of vintage Urie LA3As a couple months back. It wasn't a big deal 'cause I don't get too attached to guitars like some people do. However, I need an acoustic to play in the studio and I don't have a whole lot to spend.

Has anyone ever heard of Morgan Monroe guitars? They are made in Korea but they claim to have solid spruce tops and indian rosewood back and sides. People have said they are the best and most consistant "bang for the buck" acoustic out there.

Also, let me just say that I play on a professional level. I started when I was 9 and I'm now 32. The only reason I'm mentioning that is because someone like me is going to expect a certain amount of quality in tone and playability from a guitar.

I've seen nothing but rave reviews of them on the net. I guess I just trust the opinions of people on this forum more than the others.

-Aaron

[absrec]

[absrec]

Anyone? Bueller?

[FFTT]

You have to be very careful about buying acoustic and hollowbody guitars manufactured
in humid climates.

Some are fine, but others suffer badly once they are subjected to dryer climates.

[absrec]

Originally Posted by FFTT

You have to be very careful about buying acoustic and hollowbody guitars manufactured
in humid climates.

Some are fine, but others suffer badly once they are subjected to dryer climates.

Ok. I didn't realize that.

-Aaron

[christmasjones]

Sorry to bring this thread back to life.

I have a Morgan Monroe acoustic bass, which from what I understood, used locally harvested wood and was built in Indiana. Maybe this is a completely different company, but I've had it for 3 years now and it's a great bass.

I was checking out their page this a.m. and it looks like they make some pretty nice acoustic guitars as well. Doesn't look like they are making the acoustic bass anymore..

http://www.shsaudio.com/morganmonroe.htm

Did you end up going with the Morgan Monroe acoustic guitar?

[Captain Mishler]

Aaron, I'd never heard of Morgan Monroe until last week 2/19/2008, but by the end of that evening I owned a MV-45. Impressed doesn't even begin to cover it when I picked that little axe up and started finger-picking her, it was love at first lick.

The first order of business was to get rid of the strings that came on it and put on some Elixers. This little box sings and I mean sings! I normally play the snot out of my Taylor 110 and 214e, but they are going to be joined pretty competatively by my new Monroe. It isn't a Taylor but it wasn't bought to be either.

On the flip side, this axe has an extremely unique voice and timber all its own and it is sweet to play. I can safely say it will live up to the company ad of becoming a lifelong musical friend and best of all its priced at a level a working man can afford to own a great guitar. Martin? Gibson? I used to clamor for these icons of the music industry but no more.

I'll put my Taylors and Monroe up against those big boys any day of the week. By the way these are made in Indianapolis, Indiana not Korea. Some of the Morgan Monroes are made in China but not a lot of them. Check out the CreekSide Series. It seems to be a fairly new line as well because mine has a serial number of 0042. Return feedback or questions are welcom. I've been playing for 40 years and owned practically everything except a Gibson Acoustic, so for what its worth, thats my opinion.

Captain Mishlerthumbsup

Originally Posted by absrec

Here's the deal. I traded my only acoustic guitar for a pair of vintage Urie LA3As a couple months back. It wasn't a big deal 'cause I don't get too attached to guitars like some people do. However, I need an acoustic to play in the studio and I don't have a whole lot to spend.

Has anyone ever heard of Morgan Monroe guitars? They are made in Korea but they claim to have solid spruce tops and indian rosewood back and sides. People have said they are the best and most consistant "bang for the buck" acoustic out there.

Also, let me just say that I play on a professional level. I started when I was 9 and I'm now 32. The only reason I'm mentioning that is because someone like me is going to expect a certain amount of quality in tone and playability from a guitar.

I've seen nothing but rave reviews of them on the net. I guess I just trust the opinions of people on this forum more than the others.

-Aaron

[Fieldstone]

Played one last night. It was a Creekside series and the guitar was hands down the best mid priced guitar in the store. The intonation was perfect and the tone was full. It also looked like a million bucks.

[Acoustic Therapy]

I've a Morgan Monroe Creekside dreadnaught, acoustic electric w/ a cutaway. Initially I had real frustrations w/ the intonation...almost broke it over my knee a few times! However, I took it to a great tech and after a few tweaks and great set-up it's a great guitar to play! Everyone who plays it has been impressed since and they like the great look. Odd, it does seem broken in. Good workmanship, good materials, and a cool acoustic blues sound. Though I was bummed at first about it, it now gets almost as much playing time as my Larrivee. Don't get me wrong-my D-03R has the sound I love...but my Morgan Monroe sure is fun.

[guitarquest]

I recently sold an MV-45 Creekside acoustic. But before I delivered it I just had to play it. Awesome guitar. I included one of their standard cases, free shipping and a capo. The case is built like a brick you-know-what. If you're interested look around and try one if you get the chance. When you're ready give me a call at (336) 233-8219 or visit me on the web at http://www.guitarquest.net

[kimock]

ok so how about the monroe m-koa imperial koa series. i have just played the ec 45 yesterday my buddy brought it over. after hearing him rant asbout it for about 2 wks. and i must say im blown away. im in the market for a new guitar and have been set on a seagull but these have done some work on me. so what you all think. seagull or koa?

[brasled]

I've owned it for a little over a two years now. Instrument had excellent volume and projection, but suffered with intonation problems. I let it go for the winter, which made it worse. I finally had it set-up at guitar center -- didn't solve intonation. I researched set-ups and determined that guitar center tech must not have been very good -- took it elsewhere, they adjusted the nut lower, but said the saddle had been lowered too far by previous tech, so some buzzing would occur higher up the neck -- I figured I'd adjust it later myself with a matchstick, or spend the extra money on a new saddle (money is tight) -- Regardless, intonation problem is gone, and this guitar sings. It is beautiful -- better than the the $2300 martin I kept playing at sweetwater, salivating over, but couldn't afford. I'm quite surprised -- it has gone from being a frustrating guitar that I knew had potential from the projection, to being a real beauty. From what I've seen online, factory setup is not consistent, but they guitars, when you get a good one, do sing.

[Musiclab]

Originally Posted by absrec

Here's the deal. I traded my only acoustic guitar for a pair of vintage Urie LA3As a couple months back. It wasn't a big deal 'cause I don't get too attached to guitars like some people do. However, I need an acoustic to play in the studio and I don't have a whole lot to spend.

Has anyone ever heard of Morgan Monroe guitars? They are made in Korea but they claim to have solid spruce tops and indian rosewood back and sides. People have said they are the best and most consistant "bang for the buck" acoustic out there.

Also, let me just say that I play on a professional level. I started when I was 9 and I'm now 32. The only reason I'm mentioning that is because someone like me is going to expect a certain amount of quality in tone and playability from a guitar.

I've seen nothing but rave reviews of them on the net. I guess I just trust the opinions of people on this forum more than the others.

-Aaron

Have you checked out a Blueridge?