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Tom

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Trying to order a Martin 12-string accoustic electric guitar to leave at our Ohio townhome. Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and Amazon are all backordered.
 
Tom said:
Trying to order a Martin 12-string accoustic electric guitar to leave at our Ohio townhome. Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and Amazon are all backordered.
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You might check out Takamine, Tom. DW got me one in the mid-70s (not with electric though), and it's a sweetheart. In fact, mine is one of those called a "lawsuit guitar," because Takamine copied the Martin back then.

Many folks say you can't tell the difference, though there are also people who say there is a subtle difference. Of course things could have changed, but it might be worth checking. BTW, Jimmy Fortune is one of a number of performers I've seen with a Takamine.
 
Larry N. said:
You might check out Takamine, Tom. DW got me one in the mid-70s (not with electric though), and it's a sweetheart. In fact, mine is one of those called a "lawsuit guitar," because Takamine copied the Martin back then.
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Aye Larry, I've heard good things about Takamine. Guitar Center sells several Takamine 12-string accoustic/elec models and they get good reviews. I'd like to play one before buying, but the local GC store doesn't carry them. Might do a 'deliver to store', so I can play.
 
ziplock said:
Sometimes it is fun to sing with just your voice. I bet your family would like to just go caroling without a guitar.
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I sang a capella for many years, until I learned to play several instruments. I somewhat jealously observed/listened to other families sing around the piano. No plans to "go caroling" with or without a guitar. I'll settle for my 6-string guitar and 8-string ukulele.
 
ziplock said:
You Settled.
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Not my plan. I have several instruments I leave here at our townhome, but didn't bring my 12-string Martin along on this trip. My other half was complaining about how much stuff I cram into the car, so I figured I'd complete the compliment of stuff I leave here.
 
I had a Takamine 12 back in the day. It was a heavy beast and had a little more top end than a Martin. I sold it and bought a Martin D-28 and never actually fell in love with it. Sold the D-28 to buy my second Taylor. You're not going to find a Taylor for that price. For a reason.

Lots of other great acoustic guitars out there:

I played several Breedlove guitars in Monterey a few months ago. The DW had to pry them out of my hands. (But I wasn't about to sell a Taylor to get one). Many of my pro friends play them. Good tone, easy to play, nothing fancy to worry about.
 
Thanks Russ. I have friends who own Taylors. If I were able to play like them (or you), I'd consider buying one. OTOH I have a couple of 'small' Taylors (Baby & GS-mini - 3/4 and 7/8 respectively), but they're not in the same class.

I've heard about Breedlove, but have not tried playing one. I see a 12-string online at a couple of sellers, and might take a look if they're in stock (or on demo) next time I visit a Guitar Center.
 
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