Hi friends,
I want to purchase a guitar to start a new journey after some time on Uke. I want to mainly focus on fingerstyle playing in the future. After some researching, I've spot the following models to choose from. But I still cannot decide which one to buy. I'd like to hear your opinions on these models. Thanks for any of your model in advance!
Please also suggest any other models that you prefer over these ones.
1. Martin gpcrsgt: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin...Grand-Performance-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* Solid spruce top, solid sapele back and side
* I played this model in a local store. I really like the low action and it sounds full and rich to me.
* A very similar model is GPCPA4, the difference is GPCPA4 is made in US while gpcrsgt is made in Mexico. Didn't have a chance to try it yet. But it costs about $500 more.
2. Yamaha AC3R: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin...Grand-Performance-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and side
* Didn't have a chance to play it in local store. But the specs look really promising
* It's made in China
3. Taylor 214ce: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Taylor...-Grand-Auditorium-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* Solid spruce top, layered Koa back and side
* I tried this in a local store. It's brighter than gpcrsgt, but it doesn't sounds as sustain as gpcrsgt to me. However, holding it seems more comfortable than gpcrsgt.
* The nut of the model is narrower than gpcrsgt (1.687in vs 1.75in). I heard that for fingerstyle playing a wider nut is preferred. This concerns me a little bit. It's also made in Mexico.
4. Martin GPC-11E: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin...Grand-Performance-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* I really don't understand what's the difference between this one and gpcrsgt
Thanks,
-Jo
I want to purchase a guitar to start a new journey after some time on Uke. I want to mainly focus on fingerstyle playing in the future. After some researching, I've spot the following models to choose from. But I still cannot decide which one to buy. I'd like to hear your opinions on these models. Thanks for any of your model in advance!
Please also suggest any other models that you prefer over these ones.
1. Martin gpcrsgt: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin...Grand-Performance-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* Solid spruce top, solid sapele back and side
* I played this model in a local store. I really like the low action and it sounds full and rich to me.
* A very similar model is GPCPA4, the difference is GPCPA4 is made in US while gpcrsgt is made in Mexico. Didn't have a chance to try it yet. But it costs about $500 more.
2. Yamaha AC3R: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin...Grand-Performance-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and side
* Didn't have a chance to play it in local store. But the specs look really promising
* It's made in China
3. Taylor 214ce: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Taylor...-Grand-Auditorium-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* Solid spruce top, layered Koa back and side
* I tried this in a local store. It's brighter than gpcrsgt, but it doesn't sounds as sustain as gpcrsgt to me. However, holding it seems more comfortable than gpcrsgt.
* The nut of the model is narrower than gpcrsgt (1.687in vs 1.75in). I heard that for fingerstyle playing a wider nut is preferred. This concerns me a little bit. It's also made in Mexico.
4. Martin GPC-11E: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin...Grand-Performance-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar.gc
* I really don't understand what's the difference between this one and gpcrsgt
Thanks,
-Jo