https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:48:56 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336671 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:03:40 +0000
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strings_%28music%29#Winding_2

Here is one example:
http://store.daddario.com/category/144860/Silk_&%3B_Steel

I highly, highly recommend trying a set... for the cost, it is worth it.]]> Opinions and Polls lue42 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336671 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336277 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:56:46 +0000 Opinions and Polls jbow88 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336277 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336266 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:02:43 +0000 The wider fretboard makes sense too.
Thank you, David]]> Opinions and Polls KR2 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336266 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336262 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:35:20 +0000
Non-dreadnaught style body - usually gives the guitar a more balanced sound across all tones from bass to treble. Dreadnaughts tend to be boomy in the bass and the middles get a little lost. Classical shaped guitars - "folk style" or "jumbo" that are less boxy and have a more pronounced hips and waist are usually preferred.

Wider fingerboard - again, the closer something is to a classical (made primarily for fingerstyle), usually the more people find it a friendlier fingerstyle guitar. Strings that are a little more widely spaced than the typical acoustic give you more room to work the fingers on both hands. The slightly wider fretboard is a major reason some people really like (and others really don't like) Seagull guitars.

Solid cedar top - many people find cedar to have a mellower and smoother sound than solid spruce tops. The distinction does make some choose a cedar top guitar as their "fingerstyle" guitar.

As mentioned, none of this is written in stone, but you will often find these reasons mentioned by people when they are looking for a guitar that they want to primarily use for fingerstyle playing. It's not necessarily "better" - more importantly, having a guitar with all this will not make you a better fingerstyle player. When you get to be one, it may help you find the sound you're looking for.

Hope this helps.

Peace]]> Opinions and Polls David Hodge https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336262 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336260 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:22:19 +0000 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Masterbilt-EF-500RCCE-Fingerstyle-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-519154-i1427379.gc I'm interested in this topic too . . . and have a question.
This guitar is called 'fingerstyle'.
What attributes does it have that would make it fingerstyle?
If I'm interested in finger picking as a style of playing, is this type of guitar better?
(OK, that's two questions.)]]> Opinions and Polls KR2 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336260 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336259 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:19:10 +0000 Opinions and Polls Scrybe https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336259 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336256 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:01:59 +0000 Opinions and Polls Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336256 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336216 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:13:55 +0000
That Epiphone at the Guitar Center link looks really good. And here is Seagull's answer or similar offering: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Seagull-Performer-Cutaway-Flame-Maple-High-Gloss-QI-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-581750-i1447873.gc

I have been very satisfied with every Seagull and Godin product that I have owned, though I'm not the one who recommended it here. They stand up to their reputation, and the product delivers.

I've just sold my Takamine A/E, less than a year old, no reason, just to make space, and moreso because a lady wanted it and was able to put it to good use. Anyhow, there are plenty of good Tak's out there, but I think that Seagull stacks up better for the price - they certainly have less, or maybe no flaws. They are built in North America too, and they seem already adapted to our climate.

However I continue to play Gibson and Garrison acoustic guitars, which have remained over the years while others have come and gone. I've tried to experience and work with as many brands as possible, and then... it's not relevant, but they go to good homes, all "spruced up". :lol:

Garrison is my main A/E now and forever maybe, I got it from my daughter, and I would have recommended it, but they have been acquired by Gibson and discontinued or evolved per these links. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrison_Guitars and http://www.gibson.com/allaccessfeatures.aspx?aliaspath=/zTrash/AllAccess/Gibson%20Announces%20Acquisition%20o

There are so many string brands to try as well, however I buy D'Addario acoustics (light) most often; no more Martin or Gibson sets which don't seem as bright IMO. Depends on which sound you like. Occasionally I get John Pearse phosphor bronze for something really bright, but that's because I like brightness or sparkle as opposed to mellow or muted. :roll:]]> Opinions and Polls Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336216 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336211 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:26:16 +0000 Opinions and Polls lue42 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336211 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336202 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:09:11 +0000
Having said that, this guitar looks like a lot of guitar for the money:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Masterbilt-EF-500RCCE-Fingerstyle-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-519154-i1427379.gc

I haven't played one mind, just read good reviews. I tried a Yamaha once, something like an LL16 or some such and it was awesome for that sort of money.

Good luck with your search.]]> Opinions and Polls Rich_Halford https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/folk-guitar-2/#post-336202