Guitar Talk

[16track]

Hmmm... well... unfortunately, all the branded acoustic travel guitars -- just like their normal sized siblings-- are all expensive. Tacoma, Martin, Taylor and the rest of them are all pricey. Not to mention that almost all of them are not readily available here as well.

 

The Baby Taylor is a good sized model like the Tacoma but the Martin Travel model is just way too small for me. The best alternative I came across with here with almost the same mini-dimensions are the Taiwan made number being peddled by JB music --although they are nylon string guitars. I have not seen any steel stringed models.

 

The Taiwan minis are sold somewhere below PhP 3,000. I actually bought one of these minis 3 years ago in a Sale for PhP1,100 and the guitar surpisingly plays well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ei guys...what brand of acoustic "travel guitar" do you recommend? Taylor is way too expensive

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[orionpax]

Thanks bro 16track...

 

i saw some RJ mini travel guitars in their shop..they cost around 2,500.but they sound kinda flat...il check out the ones sold in JB Music stores

[S\\m//T]

Thanks bro 16track...

 

i saw some RJ mini travel guitars in their shop..they cost around 2,500.but they sound kinda flat...il check out the ones sold in JB Music stores

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Those acoustic guitars sold at JB stores aren't that good at all. :thumbsdownsmiley: I remembered the one's branded ROCKER guitars. By the way, if you would like a good sounding guitar, I suggest you get a YAMAHA or LES PAUL at RJ instead. The price maybe a bit steep but it's worth it. :thumbsupsmiley:

[16track]

Well we were actually referring to the mini-guitars at JB and these were nylon stringed models. The one I got certainly plays well--even for its price of Php 1,110. Really good to have the small guitar around for that trip to Baguio or to the beach as it does not take a lot of space. I had abuddy who played that guitar at the back seat of my car on the way to and back from Baguio-- beats the radio anytime!

 

Granted that JB sells cheap Taiwan and China made models [and to which many of them are really bad], not all acoustic guitars sold by JB are bad as they also sell Applause and Ovation and Hamer [which are all owned by the same company, KAMAN].

 

For electrics or acoustics, there are many other options than just Yamaha at the same price level as there are also Yamaha models that aren't that good either.

 

As for RJ... hmmm.. I find it really bizarre that he would sell a guitar and call it Les Paul or Stratocater or Brian May or Tele or PRS or Musicman or 335. These are all registered trademarks and brands. The companies that own these brands spends millions in product development. It's bad enough that RJ copies the designs mercilessly, he still had to get the names as well.

 

Don't get me wrong, as I like Ramon Jacinto and have even alternated with him in several gigs. I like the fact that he provides employment to many people and that he makes money out of his lifetime passion.... but to copy guitars and call it as your own is something else.

 

 

 

Those acoustic guitars sold at JB stores aren't that good at all.  :thumbsdownsmiley: I remembered the one's branded ROCKER guitars. By the way, if you would like a good sounding guitar, I suggest you get a YAMAHA or LES PAUL at RJ instead. The price maybe a bit steep but it's worth it. :thumbsupsmiley:

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Edited December 1, 2005 by 16track

[bullseye2x]

ei guys...what brand of acoustic "travel guitar" do you recommend? Taylor is way too expensive

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I believe Ovation cost less than Taylor guitar...

[bullseye2x]

ei guys...what brand of acoustic "travel guitar" do you recommend? Taylor is way too expensive

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try ovation guitars , i believe it cost less than taylor guitars

[S\\m//T]

Well we were actually referring to the mini-guitars at JB and these were nylon stringed models. The one I got certainly plays well--even for its price of Php 1,110. Really good to have the small guitar around for that trip to Baguio or to the beach as it does not take a lot of space. I had abuddy who played that guitar at the back seat of my car on the way to and back from  Baguio-- beats the radio anytime! 

 

Granted that JB sells cheap Taiwan and China made models [and to which many of them are really bad], not all acoustic guitars sold by JB are bad as they also sell Applause and Ovation and Hamer [which are all owned by the same company, KAMAN].

 

For electrics or acoustics, there are many other options than just Yamaha at the same price level as there are also Yamaha models that aren't that good either. 

 

As for RJ... hmmm.. I find it really bizarre that he would sell a guitar and call it Les Paul or Stratocater or Brian May or Tele or PRS or Musicman or 335. These are all registered trademarks and brands. The companies that own these brands spends millions in product development.  It's bad enough that RJ copies the designs mercilessly, he still had to get the names as well.

 

Don't get me wrong, as I like Ramon Jacinto and have even alternated with him in several gigs. I like the fact that he provides employment to many people and that he makes money out of his lifetime passion.... but to copy guitars and call it as your own is something else.

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Yeah, I agree. RJ does copy some branded and famous guitar models. That's sad. :thumbsdownsmiley:

By the way, I saw a JACKSON series guitar at RJ sold for 20K+. I wonder if it's original/authentic or just one of the copycats he made.

[Dr.Love]

Jackson ba nakasulat sa headstock? Saang RJ mo nakita?

[16track]

If I remember right, Jackson Guitars have been purchased by Fender a couple of years ago. This is why GA Yupangco now carries the Jackson brand in their line-up. I was at their Main Office along Buendia and saw a few of the Jackson models there on display.

 

Fender has also bought all the operations of Guild Guitars. Guild was in danger of closing down and Fender came in so the excellent brand continues today.

 

Yupangco still has not brought in the Guild guitars but that's what I'm waiting for. The acoustic models and the jazz/ rockabilly models are something I've been aching to have for so long.

 

Cheers!

[bullseye2x]

guys check nyo to...yung bago product ng Taylor Guitars yung T5 Thinline Fiveway, combines electric and acoustic in one guitar..

http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/t5/feature/

[milhouse83]

fellow guitar players, may alam ba kayong site na san ako pwede maka download ng backing tracks for guitar? i think may nag post ng link dito dati eh.

[arelim]

i was also trying to search the link last friday pero di ko nakita. pa post naman po ulit kung sino man ang may alam. chenks

[16track]

I was in another guitar thread in another board and there was a discussion there on the subject of Signature Guitars.

 

I was surprised to know that many in that board actually preferred not buying such models for several reasons. Among them are:

 

1. The Signature Models are too expensive and the cost is never justified. The endorser's share adds greatly to the price.

2. Would you really want to play a guitar (on or off stage ) with someone else's name on it?

3. Some models were not really designed by the endorsers.

4. There are many other other better models or just as good and they cost half the price.

5. Modifying a stock guitar and making it your own model is easy enough and won't cost as much.

6. Owning one won't make you play or sound better.

 

Hmmm... What do you think?

 

Edited December 6, 2005 by 16track

[arelim]

precisely mr. 16track!, aside from the fact that they are really, really expensive, i'm not into the idea of being know as a guitarist who plays somebody else's signature guitar. perhaps it's pride... but i'd rather customize a stock model - which i am doing right now - and be remembered as the "not-so-good-guitarist" with his own cool guitar.

 

and indeed, playing a jem series won't make me play like Steve Vai.

 

kung filthy rich ka siguro, it's ok for collection purposes. i don't know kasi i'm not in that status ahihihihihihi

[rubbersoul]

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