Looking for suggestions for. . .

[PiousDevil]

Dreadnought
12 fret to the body
slotted peghead
sunburst finish
mahogany back and sides
Spruce top (Adirondack would be great)

and most importantly. . .

AFFORDABLE!

American made would be great, but not a deal breaker.

I've got a Yairi Masterworks slope shouldered 12 fret in a sunburst with Rosewood, and I want a Mahogany counterpart.

[jdinco]

Maybe a used SCGC D12 ? ....a fantastic guitar. Sunburst are rare though I think.

[dchristo]

recording king RAJ 122
http://www.recordingking.com/images/...-122-front.jpg

[Wade Hampton]

A lot depends on how you define "AFFORDABLE!" If you mean under a thousand dollars, then your chances are slim. But if you can spend more than that, your chances look better.

My suggestion is that you start looking for used Martins. But it's unlikely that you'll find that body configuration with a sunburst top. While I'm sure you could order one that way, I don't think I've ever seen a stock Martin 12 fret dreadnought with a sunburst top.


whm

[Wade Hampton]

After I wrote, gee, I don't know if I've ever seen one of those, dchristo wrote:

Originally Posted by dchristo

recording king RAJ 122
http://www.recordingking.com/images/...-122-front.jpg

Here's the photo:

˙˙˙

No slotted headstock, but it appears to qualify in every other respect.


whm

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by PiousDevil

Dreadnought
12 fret to the body
slotted peghead
sunburst finish
mahogany back and sides
Spruce top

and most importantly. . .

AFFORDABLE!

American made would be great, but not a deal breaker...

How about the "HD-18VS" that Martin never officially made as such:

http://www.elderly.com/martin-ceo-5-...hoice-2002.htm

IMO the best CEO to date, and I'd grab the next one that comes up for sale while they're still (relatively) affordable - seems they've been discovered (and belatedly appreciated for their intrinsic value) and prices are going up...

[llew]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

How about the "HD-18VS" that Martin never officially made as such:

http://www.elderly.com/martin-ceo-5-...hoice-2002.htm

IMO the best CEO to date, and I'd grab the next one that comes up for sale while they're still (relatively) affordable - seems they've been discovered (and belatedly appreciated for their intrinsic value) and prices are going up...

That's a deal! Nice guitar!

[PiousDevil]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

How about the "HD-18VS" that Martin never officially made as such:

http://www.elderly.com/martin-ceo-5-...hoice-2002.htm

IMO the best CEO to date, and I'd grab the next one that comes up for sale while they're still (relatively) affordable - seems they've been discovered (and belatedly appreciated for their intrinsic value) and prices are going up...

That is a very interesting guitar. I'm very familiar with sapelle (I've got a bunch in my basement), but have never played a sapelle guitar. Can anyone relate how similarly to genuine mahogany it affects tone?

[rokdog49]

Here you go:

http://ponoguitar.com/index.php/mode....html?___SID=U

[Earl49]

^ This. It seems to check all your boxes. Pono has a great reputation for quality instruments, quick shipping, and good customer service. I have a solid koa Pono eight string ukulele, and one of our club members just bought a cedar topper acacia uke from them. Super workmanship and quality.

I've only heard good things about their guitars too. I tried to make time to visit them during our last trip to Oahu, but it did not pan out. Good thing, as I would have much less money......

[PiousDevil]

Originally Posted by rokdog49

Here you go:

http://ponoguitar.com/index.php/mode....html?___SID=U

I was actually looking at the DS20, and would have ordered one last night but they don't have any in a sunburst finish. I really like the sunburst finish, but don't get as excited for the clear gloss