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cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:40 pm

OK, after weeks of playing dozens of guitars, I think I'm getting closer. The Yamahas A3-series are now at the top of my list, followed by the Taylor 214ce. I've pretty much ruled out the Martin based on my wife's preference that she not kill me for spending that much on a guitar. I really want to like the Seagulls, since they have the widest neck/string spacing of everything I've tried (I have fairly large hands/fingers), but they just aren't doing it for me. I like the versatility of the Yamaha SRT system and the number of available wood/body options. I can't decide if I like the mahogany dreadnought (A3M) or the concert rosewood (A3CR) better.

Anybody here own one of the Yamaha A3's Thoughts?

glokraw · Post by **glokraw** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:32 am

Have you considered variance of the strings? The factory strings
may not be what you want in the studio. Strings for rythym
may not be your best choice for leads.

A rythm set minimizing overall differences in gauge
should make it easier to isolate the guitar band in a mix.

A very big box may benefit from custom gauges
to reduce boom-thumpa on the low E and A strings,
acting as a pre-emptive EQ. Having only one accoustic in a studio
is a dire straight in any scenario. Tapper Mikes Godin/Pandora suggestion
I think points to maximizing sound variety, while on a budget.

A used Lexicon or ART fx-preamp, with vast preset arrays, might
also save you valuable time, to arrive at misc accoustic sounds
you might want or need, without having a range of guitars,
or string-changing roadies lurking in the back room.
Cheers

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:26 am

Thanks glokraw, but yeah, I've tried lots of strings over the years. The bottom line is that I got what I paid for with my Ibanez, but I'm done trying to polish that turd. It's time to get an instrument that sounds better, plays better, is built better, etc.

And, speaking of that, here's my new Yamaha A3M:

Thanks for all the input, guys!

Mister Natural · Post by **Mister Natural** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:59 pm

lovely - Happy New Guitar Day !

Quietinthedark · Post by **Quietinthedark** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:15 pm

Happy NGD.

My first acoustic was a Yamaha. It got destroyed in a car wreck.

I've never been terribly happy with the sound of a pickup for recording acoustic.

The Walden I have comes the closest, but I still mic it.

Need some advice on acoustic/electric guitars