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talbot10 · 11-27-2004, 02:08 PM

quote:Originally posted by vlmagee:
Hate to argue with a good friend, and I suppose I can agree that it may not sound like a $5000 guitar, but it sounds different and (to most people) better than a stock D-18. There are enough differences in the construction, including the use of different woods, to affect the sound. Most people think it's distinctly better. (Terry Clements said it was the best sounding D-18 he had ever played, and reminded us that he has played Gordon's). I don't argue that the $5000 price adds something for collectible value, but the guitar is better than a stock D-18. Really. (And I do know whose D-18GL you played).

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11-27-2004, 02:08 PM	#34
talbot10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Eastchester, New York, USA Posts: 446	quote:Originally posted by vlmagee: Hate to argue with a good friend, and I suppose I can agree that it may not sound like a $5000 guitar, but it sounds different and (to most people) better than a stock D-18. There are enough differences in the construction, including the use of different woods, to affect the sound. Most people think it's distinctly better. (Terry Clements said it was the best sounding D-18 he had ever played, and reminded us that he has played Gordon's). I don't argue that the $5000 price adds something for collectible value, but the guitar is better than a stock D-18. Really. (And I do know whose D-18GL you played). ------------------ ..you will always have your time to shine, even in the winter of your darkest hour...jeremy enigk - http://www.cdbaby.com/billhall