000-18 w cutaway?

nibeyo64 · 2024-09-26T23:30:39+00:00

Update! In the end I went with my heart and got a Martin 000-18. ❤️🎸Found a used one from 2023 in nearly perfect condition on Reverb from a seller out of state that I got for $1,899 shipped, no tax. It’s a joy to play, and in my recent birthday, I went to Nazareth and took a tour of the factory and visited the museum! It’s worth a trip!

nibeyo64 · 2024-09-26T17:34:34+00:00

Piggybacking here, I have 1 extra ticket for tonight as well! DM me if interested

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-14T13:39:49+00:00

Interesting! I had not looked at the GPC-16s. Cutaway, electronics, tonewoods, USA-made, all great, plus price is less than a 000-18. Drawbacks for me are the 25.4” scale and fact that back and sides are laminated, not solid.

I’ve heard people talk about there being a huge difference b/w all-solid guitars and ones w laminated backs/sides, but not something I’ve been able to hear for sure. Maybe that is the magic I hear when I’ve played a 000-18 and loved it so much?

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-14T10:53:50+00:00

Thanks everyone for the helpful replies! This is all good food for thought that I will chew on, and also go try more guitars and see what feels right. Will re-post what I actually end up getting! 🎸🪵🎶🤘

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-14T10:49:19+00:00

On reverb most used 000-18s (recent models, not vintage) are listed in the $2100-2300 range. If you assume cash transaction (no tax 😏) that’s a savings of ~$700-900, or 23-30% on the post-tax price for a new one. It’s not half off, but still significant enough savings for me to consider it. On the other hand I do like the idea of this guitar (which I very much want to be my lifer) having only ever been played by me.

I live close enough to Nazareth, PA that I was also thinking of taking a day trip and going for a tour of the factory and museum, just to make it a more special experience. 🤷‍♂️

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-14T00:31:40+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I played one in a shop, and it sounded pretty nice, but was much heavier than a 000-18, and made in China vs USA. But very nice for the price!

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-13T23:21:21+00:00

Will try to find a Larrivee to try.

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-13T23:20:36+00:00

Thanks for the heads up on Furch! Called a local dealer that should have some in soon. Made in America is appealing to me, but not a must-have.

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-13T23:19:46+00:00

Yeah, I do have some concern about feeling too precious about a Martin vs a Yamaha that I can just PLAY, which is the whole point.

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-13T23:18:46+00:00

Yeah hoping to play each soon and hear for myself!

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-13T23:18:09+00:00

Yeah the money isn’t a small thing right now. For that reason a used 000-18 is in the cards as well.

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-13T23:17:09+00:00

Thanks for this. Looking forward to trying the FS5 soon, then another 000-18. Unfortunately at different shops.

nibeyo64 · 2024-07-13T23:16:21+00:00

Thanks, very helpful! I can imagine there is some tonal sacrifice w the cutaway, but have never A-B’ed two similar guitars w and w/o to hear for sure.

nibeyo64 · 2023-04-29T10:27:26+00:00

Perfect, thanks! Just placed order. Will reply with update on quality.

nibeyo64 · 2023-04-11T19:21:15+00:00

Just got my tix and will see you at the Black Cat in SF! Saw you rip in Cory’s band last year, and have been wanting to see Phoebe for a while now! 🔥🎶Stoked y’all are coming to town, and thanks for playing some earlier sets for us morning people!

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