Don’t get me wrong, I really, really like my Takamine. It’s special to me in so many ways. Still, there are better guitars out there, and every time I play them, I want one.
I used to think it really couldn’t get any better than Taylor’s acoustic stuff. Specifically, a Taylor 614ce. Let’s just take a look at one…
Pretty… It sounds about as good as it looks. If there’s one thing about a Taylor that sets it apart, it’s the way they play. One word: effortlessly. Here’s what I don’t like about them. When you really dig in, which I do a lot as a strummer type player, they don’t punch – at least not as much as a…
Martin. Yep – the original, which is where my “I want THAT guitar” obsession has gone lately.
I played a few the other day at a local dealer. Two of them struck me as awesome. The DC-16rgte Aura, and the DC-28e.
DC-16rgte Aura
DC-28e
When you dig into a Martin, it punches. That’s what I love about them. Plus, it’s a Martin. Enough said. I played both of these models. I actually liked the DC-16 model a lot (it’s a lot cheaper). I kind of had a Taylor-sounding vibe to it, while still sounding like a Martin. Very cool. The D-28 felt better. At least I liked the neck more…
So, new I just need to save up $2000-$3000 so I can actually buy one.