What's a loud small body acoustic?

luigib · #1 11-10-2013, 10:12 PM

Anyone ever played one that was surprisingly loud compared to a dred?

Scootch · #2 11-10-2013, 10:15 PM

My Alvarez AP70 puts out a lot sound. It's not the same sound as a dread, but sounds good.

Long Jon · #3 11-10-2013, 10:17 PM

Ok. I'll be the first to say it : GS Mini.

You didn't mention your budget,,,, so I thought I'd start with a low-ball to kick off.

StevenL · #4 11-10-2013, 10:17 PM

Those little Taylors can do some LOUD barking.

brencat · #5 11-10-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by luigib

Anyone ever played one that was surprisingly loud compared to a dred?

One of the loudest small bodies I've played was a Huss and Dalton T0014 at Rudy's in SoHo last year. That little guy just roared. It was shocking actually for a 00.

But it is not a dread.

I would also suggest you play some Collings OMs. They are very loud too.

mloywhite · #6 11-10-2013, 10:33 PM

Every orchestra-sized Eastman I have played, including two that I have owned, has been very loud compared to other similar sized guitars I have tried.

picassov7 · #7 11-10-2013, 10:47 PM

Give a Froggy Bottom Parlor a day in court and see what you think. It is uncanny the amount of sound that comes from those little amphibians!

penguin71 · #8 11-10-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Jon

Ok. I'll be the first to say it : GS Mini.

You didn't mention your budget,,,, so I thought I'd start with a low-ball to kick off.

Loud, but not a lot of sustain.

ivorybridgepin · #9 11-11-2013, 04:41 AM

My Eastman E20P has good bark to it. Sounds nothing like a dread, though.

Kh1967 · #10 11-11-2013, 04:55 AM

+1 for Froggy Bottom (Parlor and C Models) and H&D (T Series). Unbelievable sound from these smaller guitars

Rickytuk · #11 11-11-2013, 05:06 AM

My Lowden S32 is a lot louder than my Talylor 618e and about half the size.

Claytone · #12 11-11-2013, 05:51 AM

Emerald X20-OS Roars like a lion, or purrs like a kitten...

slopeshoulder · #13 11-11-2013, 06:00 AM

12 fret 000

DaveKell · #14 11-11-2013, 06:05 AM

I recently parted with my personal Jonathan Conant size 0 I couldn't believe the volume it had. The new owner emailed me that he thought it could hold its own in a bluegrass situation and I agree. Surprising what a well built smaller guitar can project.

verbs4us · #15 11-11-2013, 06:10 AM

I once A:B'd a Taran Meilein with a Froggy H12--not a fair test, since the Froggy is a bigger body. The Taran was comparable in tone, sustain and volume. Perhaps a tad softer on the bass and cooler (a maple instrument), but very impressive for a small body. Both have flawless craftsmanship. Both by remarkable gentleman. A notable feature on the Taran is the inside of the body has a satin finish.

http://www.taranguitars.co.uk/guitars_meilein.html