Guitar suggestions welcome and appreciated!

[Kyle215]

You might check out a CEO-7. Nice chunky V neck on those, great presence for a smaller guitar.

[M Sarad]

I paid $3500 new for my Northwood L00. Mahogany and Adirondack, it is light, loud, and responsive. The used market for a Northwood is very affordable.

It can go from Standard to CGDGAD without losing.

Not mine, but a good deal:
https://reverb.com/item/37695647-nor...ral-high-gloss

[bobster7]

Originally Posted by brencat

I’d say look for an older Martin 00-18v or one of the ~ 136 Martin 000-18 Authentics. The 000-18A might be tough to find, but they do show up on AGF from time to time. The only downside is the BRW headstock and back strip might be problematic importing into Europe if they find out. But the 00-18v is good to go with EIR in those places.

Both of these short scale Martins have a nice full sized neck, with 1 3/4 nut and 2 1/4” spacing for the 00-18v, and 2 5/16” on the 000-18A.

Excellent info thanks brencat.

Finding a 00-18v will be tough but I've added it to the list. Its a guitar I've thought about in the past but never had the opportunity to play. I have seen a few for sale over the years but they never appear at the right time. I think even a used Authentic will be £4500 plus here in rip-off Britain but I'll add it to the list as I have learnt that budgets are supposed to be broken when guitar shopping!.

[bobster7]

Originally Posted by Kyle215

You might check out a CEO-7. Nice chunky V neck on those, great presence for a smaller guitar.

Thanks I'll add that one to the list, they are pretty expensive in the UK for a non classic Martin but without a doubt worth trying.

[bobster7]

The CEO-7 neck looks like a it’s a modified V and fairly slim? Is is really chunkier than it looks in the photos?

[Adamski]

I've just moved-on a 000-28 ec which might have fitted the bill. They have a 1 3/4 nut and a hefty neck which quite suited me. Quite a nice guitar for the money too.

You might want to consider buying a Brook... depending on the appointments it'll be £2650 or £3500 and you can spec anything you fancy for profile/nut/scale length.

[tomcstokes59]

How about an Iris Guitars model OG. They have also released a 12 fret version. The standard but is 1 11/16” but 1 3/4” is available. The necks are supposed to be “full” c shape. I am not sure about the price in England but should be close.

https://www.irisguitarcompany.com/iris-og-model

[chrisserger]

I have both the Martin CEO-7 and 000-17SM. Both fit your requirements. I have big hands and like the chunky neck. The CEO is the Mod V—I love it. The 000-17SM is also chunky-ish, but it’s not a baseball bat.

If you’re looking for light flat picking and and finger style, get the 000. If you want to do it all including hard strumming, CEO.