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£1k on a Dreadnought - what would you go for? (asking for a friend)

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TimmyOTimmyO Frets: 6976
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New or used - what is a well-spent grand? 

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  • LewyLewy Frets: 3795
    edited December 2016
    I'd see if I could find a used 2012 or later D-18 although that may be optimistic
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  • TimmyOTimmyO Frets: 6976
    I think I recall form my nosing about a while back that D-18s tend to go for about 1200 but I  may be wrong. 

    2012 is when they changed the bracing is it? 
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  • BRISTOL86BRISTOL86 Frets: 1916
    edited December 2016
    Not sure if any interest but I was considering selling my spanking new 2015 Taylor 324ce Shaded Edgeburst. 

    No hard sell here just PM me if you want any details. 

    Edit - almost a week on and I've only just spotted the 'dreadnought' in the post. Dearie me it's been a long year.....!
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  • LewyLewy Frets: 3795
    edited December 2016
    TimmyO said:
    I think I recall form my nosing about a while back that D-18s tend to go for about 1200 but I  may be wrong. 

    2012 is when they changed the bracing is it? 
    Ah ok (and yes that's when the changed the bracing and a few other little details).

    In that case, my next port of call would be looking for a used Larrivee as high up the range as my budget would get me.

    Also high end Chinese like Eastman.
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 24852
    +1 on the D18 if you can find one. 
    The Assumptions - UAE party band for all your rock & soul desires
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  • AuldReekieAuldReekie Frets: 196
    Second hand Larrivee D would be a good buy, this even better:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/LARRIVEE-D09-DREADNOUGHT-ARTIST-ROSEWOOD/dp/B003EJX4B6?SubscriptionId=AKIAJQI4WMRX5G4E5LIQ&tag=forsalecouk-21

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  • LewyLewy Frets: 3795
    AuldReekie said:
    Second hand Larrivee D would be a good buy, this even better:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/LARRIVEE-D09-DREADNOUGHT-ARTIST-ROSEWOOD/dp/B003EJX4B6?SubscriptionId=AKIAJQI4WMRX5G4E5LIQ&tag=forsalecouk-21

    What the hell? That's a crazy price for a D09!
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  • TimmyOTimmyO Frets: 6976
    Fucking hell it is yes
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  • TimmyOTimmyO Frets: 6976
    The same company has a D-28 for under a grand too...

    Fishy? 
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  • BRISTOL86BRISTOL86 Frets: 1916
    Wasn't that the same company that had a Gibson for a fishy low price too? The seller translates as 'Heart Love Baby & Gift Boutique' - a bit odd. 
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  • Dave_McDave_Mc Frets: 2022
    ^ Very fishy. This has been happening a lot on Amazon. I'd avoid it, but that's just me.
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  • TimmyOTimmyO Frets: 6976
    From the Amazon company page:

    Recent Feedback: 

    37 stars during time selling on Amazon
    3.7 stars during time selling on Amazon. (6ratings)
      • 1/5:
      • "BEWARE this company is a fraud and fake .cannot make contact as it does exist !"
      • jay, 16 December 2016
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  • DiscoStuDiscoStu Frets: 5261
    Try a Furch or Stonebridge, they're the same company and make stunning guitars.
    Trading feedback: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57612/discostu#latest
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  • davewwdaveww Frets: 165
    Yes, I've seen this company before with apparently amazing deals.  They've got quite a few guitar adds.  The problem with amazon as the ratings show feedback for the same item from different sellers.  I've been tempted to buy from them but in the end decided against it.  They may be ok but ....
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  • sakuarius102sakuarius102 Frets: 9
    edited December 2016
    I have a Seagull all solid woods and is great, big acoustic for the money. If you can play one try it.
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  • musicman100musicman100 Frets: 1644
    Cash is king, so I would look for good  quality  2nd acustics.
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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438
    used Larrivee from  Frailers
    https://reverb.com/item/3379965-larrivee-j-03r-natural
    does it have to be a D?

    used avalons  sometimes that cheap

    furch, stonebridge used

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  • mgawmgaw Frets: 4979
    there is a Stonebridge dread on ebay 2nd hand as we speak, looks good to me
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  • eldarvanyareldarvanyar Frets: 32
    edited January 2017
    Just a thought but how about a Yamaha LL16 D ARE they are a lot of guitar for the money. About £870 I think.  Or a higher MIJ model SH.
    'Less is more' or is it 'more is less?'

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  • crunchmancrunchman Frets: 10961
    Guitar Classics in Wandsworth has a Furch/Stonebridge dreadnought priced at £950.  I've got a 12 fret Furch Dreadnought on consignment in there at £1200 if you want to spend a bit more.

    You might want to give him a call though.  His website is not very up to date.

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  • BigLicks67BigLicks67 Frets: 763
    eldarvanyar said:
    Just a thought but how about a Yamaha LL16 D ARE they are a lot of guitar for the money. About £870 I think.  Or a higher MIJ model SH.
    I've got a LL16ARE and they are very good value, new price is around £699.00, however they don't hold their price very well on the second hand market.

    Other than that you might get a J45 for a grand second hand or as previously mentioned a very cheap used D18.


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