matonanjin
Chubby, old guy trying to play some blues.
I was shopping for another electric, actually looking at a PRS Santana (then moved my thoughts to a Special Semi-Hollowbody) when it occured to me I am really fairly well set on electrics( Don't tell my wife!) What I really am lacking is a good acoustic. My Seagull is nice. But I want a nice Martin.
So I came across this gorgeous 000 burst custom shop in our local store. It is, just that, gorgeous and plays nice. And look at this wood work and grain!
But then I was in our local store, actually across the river in Council Bluffs. The only local store that carries PRS and came across this used 000-28 EC. An Eric Clapton signature that is used. It is used but one can't tell it. It is mint! And plays beautifully. I am the first to admit that I am a little more swayed by the EC name on it than I should be. And I know signature guitars are a rip off. But, this normally sell for quite a bit more than the other one, the custom shop, but it being used I can get these for about the same price. They are with $100 asking price. And the reviews I've seen on the Martin EC's are consistently glowing.
So you Martin guys and gals, what do you think? Either one should be considered overwhelmingly over the other, all things being equal? The cost is. Obviously, this is for acoustic blues.
Any thoughts are apreciated.
So I came across this gorgeous 000 burst custom shop in our local store. It is, just that, gorgeous and plays nice. And look at this wood work and grain!
But then I was in our local store, actually across the river in Council Bluffs. The only local store that carries PRS and came across this used 000-28 EC. An Eric Clapton signature that is used. It is used but one can't tell it. It is mint! And plays beautifully. I am the first to admit that I am a little more swayed by the EC name on it than I should be. And I know signature guitars are a rip off. But, this normally sell for quite a bit more than the other one, the custom shop, but it being used I can get these for about the same price. They are with $100 asking price. And the reviews I've seen on the Martin EC's are consistently glowing.
So you Martin guys and gals, what do you think? Either one should be considered overwhelmingly over the other, all things being equal? The cost is. Obviously, this is for acoustic blues.
Any thoughts are apreciated.