Long-scale acoustics?

shadowgenesis · 09-22-2007, 06:31 PM

JW what people know about extended scale acoustic guitars that are in production. I don't know what scale length is actually standard on acoustics, so i don't know what qualifies as extended either... But i was just wondering cuz I tuned my acoustic down C# for a while and it didn't sound as nice as i thought it would. Wondering if there are decent quality acoustics meant for lower tunings.

B Lopez · 09-22-2007, 07:10 PM

Tacoma Baritone Acoustic Guitar

Awakened Sleeper · 09-22-2007, 07:20 PM

Ovation do some, the DCS247S and the DS778.

shadowgenesis · 09-22-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awakened Sleeper

Ovation do some, the DCS247S and the DS778.

ermmm. when i say acoustics i mean guitars, not whatever the fuck you call that shit Ovation makes.

:P

Quote:

Originally Posted by B Lopez

Tacoma Baritone Acoustic Guitar

yay

Awakened Sleeper · 09-23-2007, 07:44 AM

I don't know, you try to help and get abuse. What is a guy to do?

But seriously, I have to admit I'm not too fond of Ovations. I hate the tone and I hate round-backs. Having said that, Preston Reed uses them and gets some nearly decent tones.

ZeroSignal · 09-23-2007, 07:46 AM

I love ovations. And Reed's tone is great imo. I wish they'd make a 7 string or 14 string.

Evolve Or Die.

FortePenance · 09-23-2007, 08:05 AM

Alvarez Guitars: Product Information

Alvarez does one.

Dendroaspis · 09-23-2007, 09:09 AM

The Alvarez looks pretty nice and the other one looks cool, but also seems a bit large anad cumbersome. I won't even go into the plastic salad bowls...I work on the horrid neck joins all the time.

Funny that you should mention baritones, I just happen to have the very last one of these coming in a few weeks, as they stopped making them, and were only made in limited numbers. Jean Larrivee himself told me about the last one kicking around the shop when I met him at the MIAC show, and instantly arranged to obtain it. I'll have to post some pics when I get it. Now this is class:

Larrivee BT-60 Baritone Guitar

jammy · 09-24-2007, 02:51 PM

I'm currently selling my the Baritone acoustic I made. It's a 29" scale. For more information see it's "showcase" page on my website...
Dark Matter Guitars » acoustic and electric guitars handmade in the UK » DMG002

shadowgenesis · 09-24-2007, 03:42 PM

The Tacoma looked cool but i think i'd prefer around the 27" scale, plus the body looks massive.
It makes me rather sad that the Larrivee won't be made anymore. Looks awesome. Though i'd want something with a LITTLE more upper fret access. Get some clips up if you can.
Alvarez is a brand i would trust - that thing looks awesome. 27 1/2" scale with a 15th fret neck joint.

Jammy, your guitar looks nice too. But i'm not in the market yet, so it's doubtful i'll have the opportunity to buy it. Nice wood for the back and sides.

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Awakened Sleeper ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 466 Real Name: Graeme Main Seven: Ibanez RG2027 Rig: Marshalls/G-System Thanked: 8 / 1	I don't know, you try to help and get abuse. What is a guy to do? But seriously, I have to admit I'm not too fond of Ovations. I hate the tone and I hate round-backs. Having said that, Preston Reed uses them and gets some nearly decent tones.

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jammy ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St Helens (Nr Liverpool) UK Posts: 71 Thanked: 3	I'm currently selling my the Baritone acoustic I made. It's a 29" scale. For more information see it's "showcase" page on my website... Dark Matter Guitars » acoustic and electric guitars handmade in the UK » DMG002

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shadowgenesis Yarrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bed Sty, Brooklyn, Ny Posts: 1,291 Real Name: dAN Rig: ? Thanked: 14	The Tacoma looked cool but i think i'd prefer around the 27" scale, plus the body looks massive. It makes me rather sad that the Larrivee won't be made anymore. Looks awesome. Though i'd want something with a LITTLE more upper fret access. Get some clips up if you can. Alvarez is a brand i would trust - that thing looks awesome. 27 1/2" scale with a 15th fret neck joint. Jammy, your guitar looks nice too. But i'm not in the market yet, so it's doubtful i'll have the opportunity to buy it. Nice wood for the back and sides.

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