Need Acoustic For the Studio

[jockrocks]

Thinking of buying a Martin D15 or 00015 mainly 'cos I like the dark character of the mahogony, anybody got any opinions on this?

Any help would be appreciated....

Jock

[Pohaku]

Nice guitar for the money. Plays very evenly and IMHO records well. I like mahogony guitars. I've got a 2-17 Martin that sounds great for Americana style stuff.

[b-magical]

I'm looking for an acoustic for the studio as well. I played a Larrivee the other day and fell in love with it...Very well balenced and played like a dream. I have to get it now.
http://www.larrivee.com/flash/produc...-03R/d03r.html

Good Luck,
Brian

[b-magical]

I just bought the Larrive D-03R today I'm in love!!! Can't wait to record it.
Check out this review from guitar player magazine
http://www.musiciansworkshop.com/newstuff_do3r.html

Peace,
Brian

[picksail]

I need something new too!!!!

This'll make the second cogratulations I've made for both you and Lugo...geez.

Congrats brutha!!!!

[Pasta4lnch]

I went on a BIG search before I bought my studio acoustic. Unfortunately I read more than I played . the 2 i played a lot was the Gibson songwriter and the Martin hd-28. The "specs" on the HD-28 were inpressive and it felt nice so when I found a deal I jumped on it.

I'm not blown away by it. It's got no spank to it, and although the neck is comfy the rest leaves a little to be desired. The Gibson was my runner up. . . would be the firrst thing I would look at again.
. . . fwiw Takamine's record really well imo.

[madhermit]

Hi

I work with a guy who records a lot of country records and a lot of acoustic guitars. He uses a session player who's guitar collection is scary. He's got everything known to man. Funny thing is, the best guitar sound we have ever gotten is from a Larivee L-02. Not made any more but you can get a L-03. It is a smaller body, designed by Larivee akin to the 14 series Taylors. Has an amazing balanced sound with sweet highs and a huge bottom that isn't boomy. Check one out if you can.

[FFTT]

I spent several weeks playing every guitar I could get my hands on and agree that
the Larivee put many much more expensive guitars to shame.

The tone, playability and understated beauty of these guitars is remarkable.

[IainDearg]

I'd favour the OOO-15 over the D-15 for recording, but only because I'd favour any OOO over any D for recording. The OOO-15 will be balanced and clear. It won't have the compexity of a spruce/rosewood guitar, but that's not necessarily any loss, depending on the material.

[jockrocks]

Thanks for the replies guys, though not a mahogony guitar, I've just bought a Gibson B25 12 string off ebay- looks great, but still no mahogony recording martin.....I quite like the look of the 000's tho', gonna check them out....

Merry Xmas everyone btw!

[FFTT]

I'm holding off until I can find the perfect Baritone Acoustic for mic'd recording.

As for standard acoustics.

I played every acoustic I could get my hands on trying to find anything that sounded
remotely as good as my friend's '34 Martin.

Even the $3,500 new Martin's and Taylors didn't impress me.

The Larrivee's overall sounded and played better than anything else I found.


I'm still totally confused on who makes the best electronics for the electric acoustics,
because nothing seems to sound as good as a mic'd guitar to me.

I'm thinking it may be better to have a passive PU rather than active electronics, but then what for live performances?

[numrologst]

we got tons of acoustic guitars in the studio: HD-28, j-45, j-185, 69 alvarez, breedlove focus... Then we have this old beat yo martin dx1 or something. I can't remember the model number, but my bandmate bought it from some dude for $100. It's cracked, chipped, all beat up, but it's my go to guitar for recording. Maybe it's a fluke but that thing sounds so damn good

[mrface2112]

i'll second (third?) the Martin D-15 for recording. It's a great sounding guitar, mellow lows (read: not boomy) with a nice, balanced top end.

i love the acoustic tone of my buddy's HD28V.....but recorded? not so much.


cheers,
wade

[kissingonstilts]

For recording, an original John D'Angelico guitar is exceptional, as is an original Jimmy D'Aquisto instrument (though they're much more expensive); they record beautifully - lovely balance of tone and articulation. An original John D'Angelico Style A that has been refinished can be had for under 10k - not inexpensive, but infinitely effective.

[FFTT]

I played a bunch of Larrivee's this week and I'm having a terrible time deciding.

I fell in love with the limited edition Parlor guitar special edition in gloss rosewood with the inlay, but that's $1,400.00 and I'm not sure how the smaller parlor guitar might record.

The easiest playing guitar for me was the OM series and for warmth, the SD-60 was outstanding.

I didn't see a D-03, but I'll have to try one next time I'm there.

The mahogany and rosewood L-03's played nice, but I wasn't blown away.

That parlor model really has my interest, but again, I have no idea how that smaller
form factor might sound recorded. It's clear and clean, but no where near as warm
as the SD-60.

$1,500 is pretty much pushing the limits of my budget.