Do i really need 4 baritones?

strumsilly · May 23, 2013

especially since I play mostly tenors.
from left to right
GIBSON, sOUTHCOAST LINEAR [G]
PONO P-B ,WITH PASSIVE PICK UP, DIADDORIO BARITONE [D]
LANIKAI S-B, SOUTHCOAST FLATWOUND [A]
LANIKAI LU-21 AQUILA BARITONE [D]
thinking I really only need to keep just one of each size and the 2 best tenors one reentrant [Sceptre] and one low G [k-1] both have pickups, as I occasionally play with a group that does live charity gigs[for gratis] .

which one should I keep, I got the Lanikais because they were cheap, the sprucetop was damaged, has a chip on the back and a repaired crack [and a bad scratch on top. it sounds super though, especially with the flatwounds. the lu21 WAS A GAMBLERS SPECIAL, and I won, it was perfect, and really cheap. sounds amazing for the price.

Jim Hanks · May 23, 2013

strumsilly said:
which one should I keep

I would think you'd be in a better position to answer that. By reputation, I'd say the Pono, but what do I know?

strumsilly · May 23, 2013

I like them all, but the Pono is nice looking and good playing. that's probably the one I should keep.

mm stan · May 23, 2013

Jim Hanks said:
I would think you'd be in a better position to answer that. By reputation, I'd say the Pono, but what do I know?

He He Andy..Let me know if you are selling your Gibson...you know I been waiting patiently...

didgeridoo2 · May 23, 2013

mm stan said:
He He Andy..Let me know if you are selling your Gibson...you know I been waiting patiently...

You don't say anything about the playability of the Gibson. If there is no clear cut fave, I'd keep the Gibson (sorry Stan...). There are a ton of Ponos out there and they are nice instruments, my Bari is a Pono, but I'd trade it for a nice Gibson if given the chance. I also play tenors mostly, but i have plans to upgrade my Bari by the end of the year with a Mya Moe.

strumsilly · May 23, 2013

The gibson is probably the easiest to play, the neck is narrower but beefier, very round profile, and the frets are huge, something about that combo that really works, it is a joy to fingerpick. and they are kinda rare.

NewKid · May 23, 2013

I would keep the Gibson and the Pono. Tune one to Linear A and one to Bb with the new Southcoast HL-SWs.

PhilUSAFRet · May 23, 2013

Another vote for the GIBSON!!!!!!!!!!!

strumsilly · May 23, 2013

NewKid said:
I would keep the Gibson and the Pono. Tune one to Linear A and one to Bb with the new Southcoast HL-SWs.

THE
GIBSON IS TUNED A. I made a mistake in the op.
just played it for season 66, Ramones week.

OldePhart · May 23, 2013

connor013 · May 23, 2013

Mmmmmmmmmmm, that Gibson is pretty sweet.

If it were me, I'd keep it. Of course, if you decide to sell it, there seems to be a nice queue building.

UkeKiddinMe · May 24, 2013

No, you don't need all of those.

You need to keep a couple and send me a couple.

Do i really need 4 baritones?

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