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Paul Goodman
Aloha
USA
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 Posted - 05/23/2005 : 08:16:19 AM
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Hi all-
Looking for some advice in buying a guitar just for Slack Key use.
I own 3 Dreads. A Goodall TR-D, Collings Winfield and Collings D1A.
I looking for something I can take to a Slack Key camp and suit the purpose without costing me a mint. Any more $$$$$ guitars and my Wife will have me sleeping on the "fold-out"
Thanks, Paul
BTW I like my Goodall the best:)
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 05/23/2005 : 08:27:16 AM
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Paul,
There are a ton of suggestions on a number of Taro Patch Forums. Use the "search" function at the top of the page. You'll find way more than you probably want to know.
Are you going to George's or Keola's camp? If it's Keola's, I'll see you there. I usually schlep my Taylor 314. Never had a problem.
BTW: Welcome aboard.
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
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Posted - 05/23/2005 : 1:10:07 PM
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Hi Paul,
Most of us male guitar-aholics have slept on the "foldout."
Although the two main slack key camps vary a little, any guitar will work, so there are lots to choose from in the sub-$500. I mentioned a couple cheapies in a previous thread in this topic, the Washburn D10ST and the Cort Earth NS 70. Both have solid tops. If you have a little more money, you could go for a Washburn D30 or a Takamine G330S. A lot of slackers play Ovations, which can be had for under $500.
If you actually have money to buy something for camp, go shopping! If not, just take your own guitar with the best case you have! I always suggest something with a molded plastic case instead of a heavy wood case. The plastics tend to take the minor dings with less cosmetic damage.
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Karl Monetti
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 05/24/2005 : 11:05:25 AM
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Paul,
My choice for a new, fairly inexpensive guitar would have to be one of the models made by Seagull or Tacoma. Both are very well made, the actions are low and smooth, and the sound is great. I do not know any model names or numbers, just that those two brands really impress me a lot.
I would opt for a cutaway, just because there is so much fun to be had way up high on the neck with open tunings |
Karl
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Paul Goodman
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2005 : 03:10:45 AM
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Thanks for the quick response and great advice!
I don't know which camp I will be attending, as we have to work around some fiddle contests and bluegrass festivals. (I'm playing guitar, not fiddle:))
In reference to the travel case, I have 2 Caltons, and you can tell they have seen the airlines.
With that said, there has never ever been any damage to my guitars. Thank you Calton.
I will probably look at the cutaway 000/OM sizes, as I know a couple Nashville players that always get away with sneaking their smaller bodied guitars in the overhead. Go figure.
Thanks for making me feel welcome. Paul
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