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Topic: Breedlove Acoustic Guitars |
Clark Doughty
From:
KANSAS
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Posted 17 Jan 2021 8:16 pm |
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| WHAT'S THE WORD ON BREEDLOVE ACOUSTIC GUITARS? THINKING ABOUT BUYING ONE.....THANKS...CLARK |
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Tony Prior
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Charlotte NC
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Posted 18 Jan 2021 2:46 am
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easily 7 or 8 years ago I bought a new Breedlove at GC, it was around $600. I don't recall the model no. but it was a Natural Top with on board electronics. It was a great guitar, no disappointments . I did sell it a few years later which is when I moved to Taylor guitars.
The Breedlove played extremely well, it was a very hi quality build and the electronics were excellent. I should have kept it ! When I bought it , I didn't select it due to price, I selected it due to playability , tone and build. I could have spent a bunch more but in comparison, the Breedlove outperformed the other guitars in the +/- price range. I was looking in the $500 to $800 price range.
Larry Breedlove worked at Taylor, around 1990 he started the Breedlove Guitar company, the company was sold in 2010 to another Luthier.
The Breedlove Guitar that I had was made off shore, the higher priced guitars are all USA born.
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Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders , Eastman Mandolin ,
Pro Tools 12 on WIN 7 !
jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
CURRENT MUSIC TRACKS AT > https://tprior2241.wixsite.com/website |
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Clark Doughty
From:
KANSAS
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Posted 18 Jan 2021 8:38 am breedlove guitars
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| THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE. HOW DOES THE TAYLOR COMPARE WITH THE BREEDLOVE.....CLARK |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 18 Jan 2021 11:27 am
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My Breedlove was an offshore guitar, very nice, my Taylors are the 300 and 400 series. My main Taylor is a 414. These guitars USED are 2x the price of the Breedlove I had new plus they are USA born. An unfair comparison.
Taylors have a reputation, very bright, not quite as loud as a Martin but playability wise, the street talk is " play one you played them all" Very consistent necks and action which is what I like. Tone wise they lean bright which I also like .
The Breedlove I had in the price range was excellent. IF you decide to step up in price and model you would have to sit with a Martin, Taylor and Breedlove in the same category. They will all sound a bit different due to construction, woods, bracing etc...
Take a look at the Talor 100 and 200 series as well,they may be a bit more money than the Breedlove but you may like the brighter tones. They are both OFF SHORE guitars as well.
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Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders , Eastman Mandolin ,
Pro Tools 12 on WIN 7 !
jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
CURRENT MUSIC TRACKS AT > https://tprior2241.wixsite.com/website |
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Clark Doughty
From:
KANSAS
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Posted 18 Jan 2021 11:48 am Breedlove Guitar
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| THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU'VE SHARED. APPRECIATE YOUR INSIGHTS....CLARK |
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Tim Kowalski
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2021 11:45 am
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Taylor 100 and 200 series guitars are actually made in Mexico - only 40 miles from the Taylor USA factory in Southern California.
I was lucky enough to find a wonderful used 814CE for a really great price on Craigslist. It is a pleasure to play and projects very well.(They are bright, indeed)
It couldn't hurt to try one of the 100 or 200's before you make your final decision.
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 19 Jan 2021 11:45 am
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Got your note Clark, congrats ! I should have asked your price range, you done good ! 
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Emmons L-II , Fender Telecasters, B-Benders , Eastman Mandolin ,
Pro Tools 12 on WIN 7 !
jobless- but not homeless- now retired 9 years
CURRENT MUSIC TRACKS AT > https://tprior2241.wixsite.com/website |
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