Acoustic guitar option paralysis

[SillyOctpuss]

I just traded my Martin OM-28V for a nice Les Paul. It was a guitar I thought I would never sell but there you go. The fact is that when I go out of the house to jam acoustic I grab my old beat up Taylor 214ce. It does all of the things and I don't have to worry about a super expensive guitar getting stolen or destroyed. I have had many acoustic guitars from high end to utility prices like the T214. would say start with something that works and go from there.

I had a Taylor 314 which I thought I'd never sell but I stopped doing acoustic gigs and hadn't used it in a few years
I needed cash to move my family back to N Ireland so it went in the great gear cull of 2021. I should probably get another one but just fancy trying something new.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

I broadly prefer dreadnoughts but a friend has a Martin OM-28 that is an absolute monster. I still prefer my HD-28v.

The Eastman 20 (and 10 series really) were punching WAY above their weight but post Covid prices have continued to rise at least here in the states where they are no longer miles away from their competition’s pricing. I’m particularly a fan of their models using red spruce/Adi tops but that’s not everyone’s vibe.

I’ll echo that you’re best bet is to get your hands on a bunch, pick the one you can’t leave without.

I played some Eastman guitars a few days ago and tbh loved the E10SS in sunburst. I had my heart set on trying an OM though and that's what I hopefully have on the way. I'll spill the beans with pics once I know it was definitely in stock and they ship it. I think Andertons are open tomorrow again.

I've never bought an acoustic blind before but it was such a good price I thought I'd risk it.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

I have an Eastman E2OM, their lower end OM model. I think it can handle strumming well, but won’t have the bigness of a dreadnaught. Fingerpicking sounds clear on the E2OM.

Which OM model did you end up going with? I suppose we’ll find out with a NGD.

I'll update the thread with pics once they've shipped it.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Think I'm going to get a really nice acoustic this coming year. Something special.

I've missed having an acoustic. I hadn't realised how much until I started doing some acoustic gigs with the singer from my band. I'm using a borrowed Guild for those at the mo. Fingers crossed the one I've ordered will keep me happy for a while.

 

[FuzzyAce]

I've missed having an acoustic. I hadn't realised how much until I started doing some acoustic gigs with the singer from my band. I'm using a borrowed Guild for those at the mo. Fingers crossed the one I've ordered will keep me happy for a while.

Hope whatever it is works out for you!
I have an old Takamine dreadnaught that's been good, definitely a workhouse type acoustic. But I've been craving a really nice acoustic for a long time now, if the new year pans out well I'd like to get one. Probably a higher end Taylor most likely.