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Ki Hoalu Joe
Aloha
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 Posted - 05/28/2005 : 07:06:19 AM
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I have been playing Slack Key for about a year on my vintage Martin D-28. I am progressing to more advanced tunes such as Young Street Blues, Hula Blues and Radio Hula. The D-28 sounds great, of course, but I am looking for a second guitar so that I can have one guitar permanently tuned to Taro Patch, and the other in standard tuning (EADGBE low to high). At this point I am thinking I would tune the D-28 standard, and look for another guitar for Taro Patch.
Does anyone have a recommendation for brands of acoustic guitars that sound best for Slack Key? I am looking in the $1000-$1500 price range. Maybe my D-28 is best for Slack Key and I should use standard tuning for the other guitar...? Any other thoughts?
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Auntie Nancy
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 05/28/2005 : 08:58:49 AM
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Aloha Joe,
go to the gear thread. Several others have asked the same question recently and there is some very thoughtful feedback there.
Have fun!!
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
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Posted - 05/28/2005 : 7:17:24 PM
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If you're in that price range, there are a lot of great guitars for slack key, both new and used. Most players use some kind of Martin-style dreadnought. Other choices are parlors or jumbos.
But since you can spend a significant amount of money, my vote is for something in solid koa or koa/spruce top, perhaps a Tacoma or Taylor? I think koa gives you some extra mojo.
Ah, the mind reels.
Jesse Tinsley
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