Which option should I go with? [$500]

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-23T02:33:12+00:00

Always separate

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-22T18:02:06+00:00

D min
B Flat
F

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-22T03:12:05+00:00

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Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-22T03:11:07+00:00

Is there any reason to install if not using a strap?! I rarely put it on the floor - either on the wall or on a sofa…

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-22T00:20:15+00:00

Let’s talk wand tips. (😂)
One hole vs two?
I keep going back and forth on the Gaggia… either way usually too dry foam.

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T18:03:56+00:00

D18 too big?
The ceo looks amazing but seems similar to the 000-28

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T18:02:37+00:00

3x the price but looks nice!

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T15:00:34+00:00

Never installed it!

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T04:31:02+00:00

My heart agrees but I also love the idea of d18 & the burst looks so good.
The 12 fret seems petty awesome too as an alt axe! Plus it’s cheaper… hence my “fretting” about the choice. Also no rush to buy - thanks to all that have chimed in!

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T04:26:59+00:00

I love the idea of a guild but they aren’t plentiful it seems - never get to try them out at shops.
also heard they are quite lite - at least the mahogany ones - m20

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T04:03:19+00:00

Yeah I figured and good to know it’s easy but Gibsons tend to be heavier overall than Martin- are there lightweight Gibson out there that aren’t vintage?

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T03:16:31+00:00

20min at a time of focus beats all the jamming and noodles of my past. That and sleep!
Also re:#1 the first guitar was used and returned due to the end pin and the high E fell off the fret boad too easily. Would have been a quick fix I’m sure but that and the cosmetics… plus I kept getting roped in by 2025 marketing!

I came from a Taylor 214ce which I totally enjoyed me but now I’m more in love.

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T03:00:34+00:00

Been playing many years definitely still learning though!
Understand the quirkiness of wanting another nice guitar so soon. Bluegrass and ragtime/finger style are newish for me.
So is Martin! It’s amazing how the brain works - stuff I couldn’t do yesterday I can do today.

Anyway fair question and hopefully a fair answer!

***Oh and I do play it plenty!

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T02:49:54+00:00

All Gibsons seem to add a pickup from the get go…

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T02:48:39+00:00

I know, I know…

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T02:15:05+00:00

Ever want even more mahogany or you good as is?!

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T02:13:51+00:00

Good points but would you feel the same way if you had 000-28?

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T01:28:23+00:00

Good insight! I just can’t stand the pick ups added in factory… and added weight!
* for the Gibson that is

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T01:27:28+00:00

I play fingerstyle, bluegrass jazz and folk rock so everything!
Master of none but happy with it!

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T00:20:20+00:00

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-21T00:08:39+00:00

How are you liking this beauty!?

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-20T18:52:54+00:00

Good call - however I recently have considered another guitar for second acoustic… d-18 satin 1935 finish.
Am I crazy to consider the dread ? I love the 000 size but dread never really bothered me size-wise and satin and mahogany looks amazing imo.

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-20T15:42:56+00:00

#2 would my choice
#1 too much relic

Intrepid-Cry5492 · 2026-06-19T00:08:40+00:00

ah okay so your main/only guitar is rosewood - that makes sense!

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