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Gazza
08-25-2002, 01:53 PM
Got to check out a D18-GE and a HD-35.The D18-GE was very nice,I loved all of its appointments and the guitar sounded pretty good.Then there was the HD-35:XRE :drl,man did I love that guitar.The bass response on the HD-35 was great,the guitar sounded so smooth and piano like.To sum it up an HD-35 IS my next acoustic guitar.
hank
08-25-2002, 05:03 PM
Wow, that's cool!

My choice would be the D18 GE, primarily for its bluegrass balls and the fact that I've got access to two. I've been playing them a lot lately. The Adirondack top alone is worth the price of admission.

The HD-35 is a very smooth, balanced guitar (as you said). I believe the bracing is slightly different than an HD-28. The HD-35 has the Indian rosewood, so the bass lines would be somewhat darker than the D18 GE.

Also, the D18 GE has a 1 3/4" neck vs. the 1 11/16" on the HD-35.

I'd say they're priced about the same. The HD-35 is a great choice. hank
Gazza
08-25-2002, 05:06 PM
The Adirondack top is very cool,the first thing I said when I made a chord on the D18-GE was "This has got a 1 3/4 nut".
Gazza
08-25-2002, 07:02 PM
I like mahogany guitars but I can't ever talk myself into buying one.
hank
08-25-2002, 08:24 PM
I'm that way about Telecasters. I've had a couple, but can't find one that I can bond with.
Nelson F
08-25-2002, 09:15 PM
Guy's everyday you get me more Confused!!!
Gazza
08-25-2002, 09:44 PM
Hank I am the same way with tele's.I own one tele and it's a love/hate relationship, one week it's my favorite guitar and the next week I hate it.
hank
08-26-2002, 01:00 PM
Nelson = :confused:

Really? About what?

It's all very simple Nelson. Buy one of each. atleastthat'smytheory
lure555
08-26-2002, 04:34 PM
The Smartwood I recently checked out is by far the best acoustic I've played. It pains my inner Taylor-lover to admit as much.
hank
08-26-2002, 06:25 PM
lure, I'm lost. Smartwoods? Brand or model? Tell us more please.