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Post by Ripper on Jan 5, 2006 20:27:42 GMT -5
What is the diff, say between a " Dreadnought" and a "Jumbo" acoustic guitar?...Does one have a bigger sound then the other? I need to be well informed when I hit the music store next month. You guys have been great by the way!!
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Post by pollyshero on Jan 5, 2006 20:54:06 GMT -5
A "Jumbo" is a larger version of your basic acoustic guitar shape (think "Big Gibson"). A "Dreadnought" is also basically the same, but the shape is different - the lower bout tapers less dramatically resulting in a larger overall "sound chamber". I won't swear to it but I think Martin originally developed the dreadnought.
Play a couple of either or - that's the only way you'll be able to determine which one has a "bigger" sound, cause too many factors affect that to predict. I've heard jumbos and dreadnoughts that sounded thin and anemic when compared to "regular" acoustics.
Good luck
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Post by gtrandmando on Jan 6, 2006 18:30:19 GMT -5
Jumbo Vs Dreadnought[D]. Well each body style has a unique sound that the luthier/company/designer is going for. A 'D' body by any builder is essentially going for some flavor of what Martin started almost a 80 years ago with that body style. Describing guitar sounds in text is very subjective. I would reccommend going and playing the very best even guitars that are way out of your price range, to hear what a top level D body as well as a high end Jumbo sounds like. You can then form an image in your minds ear about what they need to strive for in the price range you are going for. Also a D boby and a jumbo play differently because of the body style and you need to find which really appeals to you and the kind of playing you do. NOt a bad idea to bring along a friend who's ears and playing you respect. It's well worth the beer you'll owe them for having to watch you go into debt!
Let us know ehat you get!
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