Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

[~K~]

I've played a Tacoma and really loved the tone of it.. I'm curious if anyone has ever compared or played each and what their opinions were

[sully]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

never played a tacoma, but i've played a few breedloves, and my god, they're nice.

actually kev, there's a boutique shop that opened up here not long ago, i think i told you about it. anyway, lotsa high end handmade acoustics and electrics. you should come on down and we can go check em out. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[~K~]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

yeah and have a few beahs

[iron_monkey]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

I don't care for the Breedloves. They seem to have dead zones. Are you looking to spend boutique $$$? Tried Santa Cruz? I like them the best of the high end acoustics.

Don't know if you are set on one of these brands, but I'm liking the recent Martins. Don't know if it is just that my shop is starting to get a different selection, or what.

[The Eristic]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

I work for a Tacoma dealer. Their range is inconsistent. Some models are generally outstanding, others are tonally dead. The higher end Breedloves are generally a lot nicer, though every once in a while, I hit one that doesn't have it.

I'm more of an SCGC/Bourgeois/Goodall/Greven/Gallagher fan.

[Chrisb]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

Since I found out that acoustic I played once upon a time was indeed a Sheppard, I heartily recommend them. Doubt you will be able to find one to play though :/

[Rupe]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

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I don't care for the Breedloves. They seem to have dead zones.

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I have played a dozen or more Breedloves and I have never noticed this on any of their US guitars (the Atlas series is another story but still alot of bang for the buck). I have owned numerous Martins and Gibsons and found them far more inconsistent than Breedloves. In fact, I just sold a Bourgeois JOMC (the best SOUNDING cutaway acoustic I have ever heard) to add a Breedlove to my collection (you can see this guitar in the "Unplugged" thread in this forum from about 2 weeks ago). Although it is not as big sounding as JOMC, it still sounds fantastic, has no "dead zones", and its playability is unmatched. If you have the $, Breedlove makes a fine instrument. The key is to play as many guiars as possible from all manufacturers and let your fingers and ears make the decision. [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[BTB007]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

Has anyone seen the Breedlove that chrisguitars has right now with striped ebony back and sides?
This one...

[Chrisb]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

Holy shit, is that maccassar ebony or zebrawood? If thats macassar ebony thats some sick striping.

[BTB007]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

It's unspecified AFAIK, but the top is German Spruce. Oh yeah, and natural binding...

[wodka]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

It's ebony. Tacoma's are very inconsistent. On the high end, you can't go wrong with Santa Cruz, Collings, or Lowden. All are very consistent, as you would expect for that kind of money.

[Rupe]

Re: Tacoma Acoustics vs Breedlove

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On the high end, you can't go wrong with Santa Cruz, Collings, or Lowden

[/ QUOTE ] Those are all great builders, but there are many, many more that deserve consideration such as Huss and Dalton, Bourgeois, Guild, Froggy Bottom, Petros, Ryan, L Benito, and the list goes on. I happen to love my Breedlove and chose it over many of these others.