People and music
While traveling with a business associate I mentioned that I had thought about bringing my guitar . . . this turned into an ongoing conversation about guitars, music, learning, playing with other people and traveling with guitars. It was very pleasant and unexpected.
This is one of the many things that I love about being a musician (can I call myself that yet?). There is a common bond that exists amongst people that play music. Music is something that everyone understands to some degree, but playing music is a bit of a brotherhood, regardless of skill level or style people share common experiences and it is very enjoyable to share thos with others.
Dave told me about these travel guitars which are made by one of the founder of Taylor Guitars. He is taking his with him on a little hiatus in New Zealand.
This is one of the many things that I love about being a musician (can I call myself that yet?). There is a common bond that exists amongst people that play music. Music is something that everyone understands to some degree, but playing music is a bit of a brotherhood, regardless of skill level or style people share common experiences and it is very enjoyable to share thos with others.
Dave told me about these travel guitars which are made by one of the founder of Taylor Guitars. He is taking his with him on a little hiatus in New Zealand.
posted by Juniorrocker at 1:06 PM
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There are several travel-size acoustic guitars out there, but a wide range of quality (both sound and construction).
I tried the Martin Backpacker, and it was disappointing to say the least. Sounds like a ukelele, no volume, hard to hold. I'm surprised that Martin put their name on it, considering their reputation with full-size guitars.
The Washburn Rover is better, but still sounds too thin and ukelele-ish for my taste, and it was also hard to hold (though some claim that you eventually discover how to hold it without a strap.
I tried the Go Guitar after the Martin and Washburn, and it was much, much better in all respects. Easy to hold, good tone (just a hint of uke on the top string), and decent volume. And beautifully made to my specs (Walnut body, medium-low action, etc.). It's more money ($300 compared to $150 for the others), but I'd rather spend the money and have a instrument that I enjoy playing each time I pick it up.
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