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December 11, 2016 at 10:10 am #57180
As anybody else got a parlour guitar ? I’ve got a couple inc this Washburn , it’s very comfortable for me but perhaps others might have a problem with the width of kneck and the v profile, personally I like it , I love the aged look of it even though it’s a modern replica , It just fits like an old glove and it’s easy on the fingers. If you’ve got one what do you like about yours.
Ugly bones Dupree
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December 11, 2016 at 10:47 am #57182
I have an Alvarez AP66 and love it. I like the scale length. It is my go to travel guitar and for general playing around the house. I took a chance and bought it after seeing Brian and other AM members enjoy them.
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December 11, 2016 at 11:19 am #57183
I never tried the Alvarez Bryce must be good if so many including Brian have got one . The Washburn was a bit of a impulse purchase from the internet that payed off , I never could get on with a pick so I decided to look for a finger style guitar and I saw a video on you tube of someone playing this model guitar, so I set out to get it, here’s the link if anyone’s interested. https://youtu.be/8vAO0153HeQ
Ugly bones Dupree
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December 11, 2016 at 3:09 pm #57186
I have a Yamaha compass series as my go to guitar. I bought it about 16 years ago and I will never part with it. It goes everywhere with me!
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December 11, 2016 at 4:57 pm #57188
My parlor guitar requires a good robust travel case, and the Taylor Baby guitar won that contest hands down. Plus it sounds and plays almost as good as my full-size guitars. But, I’ve heard nothing but good about the Washburns. How about a demo video for the December Challenge?
Sunjamr Steve
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December 11, 2016 at 5:17 pm #57190
Well I’ve been meaning to get involved in the challenges Steve so I will be definitely be posting something in the near future Watch this space haha
Ugly bones Dupree
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December 12, 2016 at 12:18 am #57203
I like this one:
That’s only about 4K. I would go for this if I felt like splurging:
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December 12, 2016 at 12:26 am #57204
@duffyprattcomcast-net: That Astrand guitar has to be the best sounding acoustic guitar I have ever heard. I’m sure the recording effects helped but WOW!!! ?
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December 12, 2016 at 12:48 am #57206
Yup, it’s my surefire cure for GAS. You could get rid me of those for about $7000, depending where n how exchange rates go, and a wait of probably about a year.
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December 12, 2016 at 1:34 am #57209
I have the Alvarez AP70 and am so very satisfied. I’ll take it with me when I’m in the garden.
The guitar has developed into a workhorse for me.Play guitar just like you live; don't get bogged down in theory, it's just a tool without feeling.
Wilfried
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December 12, 2016 at 8:48 am #57221
I have the HB CLF200, 14 fret, nut width is standard(43). Very fancy design and beautyful sound. Washburn is probably very popular parlor guitar in the world.V-profile neck is very comfortable, I got it on my 000 28. I think you made a right choice when you bought it.
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December 12, 2016 at 9:14 am #57222
I’m with Steve, like my Baby Taylor (made in Mexico) the best so far. I also have a Seagull Entourage Parlor with electronics (made by Godin – Canada) – it is very easy to play and sounds great.
I am thinking of trading up my Seagull for a Simon & Patrick Woodland Pro Parlor (Godin – Canada, outstanding workmanship), they sound even better than the Taylor or the Seagull…waiting for a sale.
Although a tad bigger than a Parlor my Taylor GS-mini Mahogany is still travel size and it sounds very good, made my very first Challenge video many months ago on that one and thanks to forum feedback had the action lowered – easy to play now.
Cheers,
Richard
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December 12, 2016 at 11:03 am #57232
I have a Takamine P3NY I really enjoy. Good tone and volume for a parlor and great workmanship. It’s a keeper!
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December 12, 2016 at 12:21 pm #57236
Well it sounds very positive on the parlour guitar front , I thought it was just me with a bit of an obsession but it seems I’m not alone.
The Astrand guitar sounds absolutely beautiful but I’d be scared to take it out the case, I think that’s one of the reasons I got the Washburn with it’s slightly aged appearance and obviously the priceUgly bones Dupree
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December 12, 2016 at 1:06 pm #57239
Not quite sure what “parlour” guitar means, but I generally think of “small” guitars.
My first and favourite guitar is an early 1963 Epiphone FT (flat top) 45, called the “Cortez” model (the bigger Epiphone “Texan” model was made famous by Paul Mcartney). I’ve now got a small collection of 3 Cortez from the early 1960s made in Gibson’s Kalamazoo factory. Picture attached.
They’re small and mellow sounding and perfect for small gatherings and venues, but I added small pickups to play larger clubs with sound systems.
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December 12, 2016 at 1:47 pm #57243
@Canada_Moose, they look a bit larger than the Taylor & Washburn parlor guitars. The body of my Taylor Baby is 39 cm (15.5″) long and 32 cm (12.5″) wide, and the bridge sits closer to the bottom. Somebody here once commented on the history of parlor guitars, and I recall they were very popular in the early 1900s, where people played them in their parlors (parlours, for those of us who speak English), since TVs were not invented yet.
Sunjamr Steve
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December 12, 2016 at 1:12 pm #57240
Here’s an Epiphone “Cortez” in action. I think this was my first ever recording and the playing is pretty hesitant, but the mellow tone of the guitar rings through.
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July 23, 2021 at 4:39 am #262555
That was beautiful playing Roger, guitar sounds so soft and gentle ..
..Billy..
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July 25, 2021 at 7:27 am #262712
Canada Moose, I realize your post here is from 2016. I hope you are doing well today and still playing. That song and sound just MELTED my Sunday morning into BLISS!!!
PLEASE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE SONG?
Or is it your own original work?Marie Jarreau
“Laissez les bon temps rouler“
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July 25, 2021 at 10:27 am #262716
Canada Moose, I realize your post here is from 2016. I hope you are doing well today and still playing. That song and sound just MELTED my Sunday morning into BLISS!!!
PLEASE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE SONG?
Or is it your own original work?Marie Jarreau
Hi Marie,
This was the first video recording i ever made, about 10 years ago.
The song is called Hana (Japanese for Flower) by Kishibe.
I think it was in some kind of open D tuning but can’t remember.I once performed it at a house concert and there was an open window behind me and a cardinal landed on the window sill and sang and tweeted through my performance. Wish someone had recorded that.
It is a very beautiful song, but took a long time to learn; here’s the composer doing it live
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December 13, 2016 at 12:34 am #57290
I have a Takamine P3NY I really enjoy. Good tone and volume for a parlor and great workmanship. It’s a keeper!
Agree, Takamine has always great workmanship and super tone. I own super jumbo Takamine.
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December 13, 2016 at 1:04 am #57293
The parlor is the women’s sitting room. It was also the room where young ladies would entertain gentlemen callers, chaperoned of course. So the parlor guitar is one small enough for a young woman to play in that setting.
As for the Astrand, I understand what you are saying about being afraid to take it out of the case, but keep in mind that the case alone costs 1000 euros, so you might also be afraid to put the case anywhere.
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July 18, 2021 at 3:22 pm #262307
Hi there. I’m trying for first time to navigate this forum as I’m interested in purchasing a washburn r314kk parlour guitar but while researching I’m getting confused as the seller says its the 125th anniversary edition but it doesn’t have it in layed on the neck as have some I’ve seen. I’ve seen them advertised at £499 but the seller has it at £500. Thinking perhaps it’s a collectors item. Can you enlighten me in any way. I really like that it has a wide neck as I’m a big guy with big hands. Cheers Steve Beddows uk
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July 19, 2021 at 10:26 am #262377
The Astrand AO certainly sounds very rich, but if you wanted someone to demo a guitar then Martin Tallstrom is one of Europe’s best to do the job.
I’m not sure whether this Astrand AO qualifies as a parlour guitar but pure bliss for tone quality.
I have always found mahogany parlour guitars sounding ‘too boxy’ for my personal liking but clearly there are exceptions. Your Epiphone Cortez Roger is clearly one of those exceptions.Richard
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July 22, 2021 at 12:35 pm #262515
There was several models of this guitar made . At the time the 314 was the more affordable one because it was laminated but that doesn’t take anything away from the guitar. Some were made of solid woods 321 was one of those models and also had the tree of life down the neck The 319 had less decoration but was also solid
I think the 125th anniversary model relates to the style of this guitar with the aged appointments v neck tuners pre worn look and coffin case
My guitar the 319’s got nothing on it except the label inside the sound hole and on the case it says celebrating 125 years 1883-2008Ugly bones Dupree
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July 22, 2021 at 12:57 pm #262516
Here’s a 314 played by Jim his YouTube names lowdenjim
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