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any tacoma love?

Discussion in 'Acoustic Instruments' started by neastguy, Dec 22, 2005.

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  1. Dec 22, 2005 #1
    neastguy

    neastguy Supporting Member

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    just wondering if anyone has any exp with these... good or bad models....:JAM acc/elec
     
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  2. Dec 22, 2005 #2
    Scott Peterson

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    Been a Tacoma guy for a long time, owned a bunch of them.

    All mine were/are pre-Fender FWIW.
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2005 #3
    CharlieNC

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    yeah, the pre Fender models were are the best. i had a first year one that was just beautiful. of course an SP2 fell on it at a gig and broke the headstock off but the split went down behind the nut, missing the fingerboard so i got her fixed up and she still sounds amazing. but yes, you could say i definitely love mine, otherwise i would have thrown it in the trash.
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2005 #4
    Scott Peterson

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    Wow - that blows.

    I'ved owned quite a few, the one that stuck is a DR-38 that was an artist relations guitar for Gary "Bisquit" Davis; he toured it pretty extensively behind Dolly Parton. Incredible guitar.
     
    Scott Peterson, Dec 22, 2005
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  5. Dec 24, 2005 #5
    sus4

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    What about the Olympia guitars? I thought the OD-10S might be cool, but I've never played one...

    Daniel
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2005 #6
    Deaj

    Deaj Silver Supporting Member

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    I have a pre-Fender Tacoma DR-20. Wonderful guitar!
     
    Deaj, Dec 25, 2005
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  7. Dec 25, 2005 #7
    syxxstring

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    I own a real low serial number Road King, the dreadnought sized Chief. It has the most comfortable neck ever. I get compliments everywhere on its tone.
    The singer from my old band and I went to weekly open mics for a long time and every night a random person would say how blown away they were. Not bad for $500 accoustic. Its one of the few guitars that I will keep forever.
     
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  8. Dec 25, 2005 #8
    wilder

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    I've got a pre-fender DM-18 that has been kept over a Gibson Hummingbird, Taylor 615, and a Martin HD-28V. Not that those other guitars sounded bad, they just didn't sound any better than the Tacoma.
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2005 #9
    Heliman

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    I have a Tacoma DM-1812 12-String and have no complaints whatsoever. It sounds and plays great and has a build quality shoulder to shoulder with my D-41 or 914-C. Highly recommended! :BEER
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2005 #10
    MichaelK

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    Don't know a whole lot about its bigger brothers, as I haven't played 'em much, but my P-28 Papoose is one of the best gear purchases I ever made. It sounds so fine alongside another guitar and records so well.

    I don't think you can get a new P-28 any more.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2006 #11
    Seegs

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    I've got a DM18 that I picked up for a song and a dance and it's a tough out...

    How do know if yours is pre-fender and why is that a bad/good thing??

    Chow,
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  12. Jan 5, 2006 #12
    rbisherw

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    Proud owner of a KOA EKK9 mini jumbo.
    Best bang for the buck guitar ever.
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2006 #13
    DEMENTED

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    I've got a DR-12 pre-Fender , best bang for the buck in the acoustic worls. Dumped a Martin D-18 for it!
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2006 #14
    Cruiser

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    Owner of a JK50CE4 Jumbo and LOVE it...great sound and feel...picked it over many taylors/martins in the same range. :BEER

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. Jan 11, 2006 #15
    Chevelle

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    No shortage of Taco love around this Condo!
    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Jan 11, 2006 #16
    dlxtele

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    I am looking for a mahogany dread for bluegrass. Thinking DM14; do you think it would have the cut and projection needed for jams in comparison to Martins and Blueridges?

    dlxtele
     
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  17. Jan 13, 2006 #17
    jordanL

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    I got a P1 Papoose at GC's memorial day sale a few years back, very cool when playing with other guitarists.
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2006 #18
    -=MYK=-

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    Ugh, I just typed out a nice big reply, and it got nuked by the page loading or something.

    the short version:

    I played a TAcoma baritone, and I loved it.
     
    -=MYK=-, Jan 16, 2006
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  19. Jan 17, 2006 #19
    jimchen

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    I own two koa Tacomas, an EKK19C and a CKK9C. I love them!
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2006 #20
    jpage

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    I have a PF-Tacoma D20 and it's a great guitar for the price.

    Is the tone as fat as a Gibby or as full as a Collings or as complex as a Goodall? No way. But it is a great player with good tone.

    And it cost me about $700.

    Heck, me playing those other guitars would be like Steve Buchemi dating Jessica Simpson anyway.
     
    jpage, Jan 21, 2006
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