WoodyCTA102
Mar-22-2010, 7:59am
Recently bought a Blueridge tenor guitar. It reminds me just how much I miss the 1930s Martin O-18T I had years ago.
Although I think the Blueridge captures the essence of the Martin and sounds and plays very well, I would like to get something a little nicer (or one with a bit more "mojo").
I don't want something so old that it will need a neck reset or other major repairs within a year or two. Don't have the time/patience for that. That's the main reason I sold my Martin, the action was getting higher than I like.
I've found a few 1950 - 1970 Martin O-18Ts that will work (although at a pretty hefty price), but would like to see what folks think about some other possibilities.
New:
Breedlove tenors like those at Elderly (won't have a chance to play one).
Fletcher Tenor Tone (seems a bit small for what I am looking for, but I'm not sure)
Any other suggestions in new tenor.
Used:
Gibson tenors
Other Martin models
Other
I have a mandola, and have owned several octave mandolins. I think I like the sound and playability of the tenor guitars though. Mostly into folk music, finger picking, flat picking, simple chords, single note lines and a lot of beating on the guitar. Prefer CGDA tuning, but could do GDAE too. Will usually do solo vocals and tenor guitar (recording myself for laughs). But do like to jam with others too.
It would be nice to find something around $1500, but I could justify spending up to $2250 or so for something really special and in good shape.
Any help or comments appreciated. Thanks.
Although I think the Blueridge captures the essence of the Martin and sounds and plays very well, I would like to get something a little nicer (or one with a bit more "mojo").
I don't want something so old that it will need a neck reset or other major repairs within a year or two. Don't have the time/patience for that. That's the main reason I sold my Martin, the action was getting higher than I like.
I've found a few 1950 - 1970 Martin O-18Ts that will work (although at a pretty hefty price), but would like to see what folks think about some other possibilities.
New:
Breedlove tenors like those at Elderly (won't have a chance to play one).
Fletcher Tenor Tone (seems a bit small for what I am looking for, but I'm not sure)
Any other suggestions in new tenor.
Used:
Gibson tenors
Other Martin models
Other
I have a mandola, and have owned several octave mandolins. I think I like the sound and playability of the tenor guitars though. Mostly into folk music, finger picking, flat picking, simple chords, single note lines and a lot of beating on the guitar. Prefer CGDA tuning, but could do GDAE too. Will usually do solo vocals and tenor guitar (recording myself for laughs). But do like to jam with others too.
It would be nice to find something around $1500, but I could justify spending up to $2250 or so for something really special and in good shape.
Any help or comments appreciated. Thanks.