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carriestar44 Approved
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Just wondering if anyone currently owns or has tried playing a Solitaire guitar by Boulder Creek? I'm interesting in purchasing one, but I've never been able to play one. I'm not near a dealer and I would have to buy online. Is this something typically done or is that pretty risky. I just have a very cheap acoustic but now that I have gotten better, I want an upgrade. This is the guitar I'm looking at.... http://bouldercreekguitars.com/sol_r2c.html thanks
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ejsant Approved 
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I'd never buy a guitar that I didn't play first. That said I'm with-in an hour's drive of NYC and Philly so I can't imagine not being able to find what I am looking for. I'm not impressed with the location of the sound hole, seems the sound would go up not out. I don't know what your budget is but perhaps looking at models by Blueridge or other comparable manufacturers would be a better option. Good luck! All the best! Peace, Ed
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Will Approved 
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I've never seen or tried playing a Boulder Creek guitar, but their Solitaire model design is interesting, with the sound hole located on the side facing the player instead of the guitar top. I can personally vouch for Blueridge and Seagull guitars; they are nationally-known, highly-regarded, and moderately-priced brands. I was able to try out many different models from these 2 brands at local shops before I bought some. I own 3 Seagulls and one Blueridge. The most recent Seagull I purchased is their entry-level "Entourage" dreadnought, selling for $299 at Music123 and Musician's Friend. Like all Seagulls, it has a solid wood top (this one is solid cedar; with laminated wild cherry back and sides), it's a very playable and warm-sounding guitar. I also own a Blueridge BR-73, another great player, which is their fancy and pricier solid spruce and rosewood 000-size guitar; it now sells for over $600, but I got mine for $450 two years ago; the BR-63 has less fancy appointments and abalone inlay, and costs about $450. The BR-43 is on sale at Woodwind & Brasswind. http://www.music123.com/Seagull-S6-Entourage-Acoustic-Guitar-512366-i1171384.Music123  http://www.wwbw.com/Blue-Ridge-BR43-----Acoustic-Guitar-i151151.music  Last edited on Fri May 16th, 2008 04:03 pm by Will ____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ |
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UkeForever Approved 
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First off, it's not that risky to buy something online from a reputable dealer. Make sure the dealer knows what you want in an instrument, and let him or her know what you won't tolerate--for example, poor setup, sticky fret ends, etc. If these agreements are met before the instrument is shipped, then you're going to have better luck. On a higher-end guitar most of these issues would be negligible. Nowadays, it's not out of the ordinary or out of the question to get sound samples ahead of time, though a guitar does often sound different live than next to a microphone. As for this particular brand, the bracing system looks like a nice gimmick, and it might just work. I don't like those guitars based simply upon (a) they're dreadnaughts, and (b) the side port looks goofy. It all depends upon what you want as a player. What style do you do? If you're a strummer, and you like the big boominess of a dreadnaught, then maybe these are for you. Higher-end dreadnaughts, like the Martin D-28, however, have some nice note separation and balance between highs and lows. You will not find as much consistency in the guitars mentioned above, though some good ones can be found. If you like lower sustain and do more fingerpicking, an OM or smaller guitar might suit you better (the second pictured above is an OM). Lately I'm an OM freak. I have a Larrivee OM-03RE that I picked up online, and I used the reputable dealer/this is what I want formula. He sent an instrument that fit the bill. I can't get enough of it, even though it is one of Larrivee's low-end models. I have my heart set on a Martin OM-28V within the next year or two. (Gotta save up some cash first.) Generally, the more you spend on a fretted instrument, the better the build, and the fewer the issues. You will have also bought the right to complain if something about the instrument is not right. I guess my one caveat is this: if you're the type of guitar player who walks into a guitar shop, and picks a few guitars up and find them unplayable because you have very specific specifications such as neck size, weight of the instrument, etc., then maybe internet buying is not for you. In other words, if you're picky, and you still want to buy online, go to a guitar shop with a tape measure in hand and start measuring neck thicknesses, nut and bridge widths, string to string spacing, etc. If you like the look of that Boulder Creek, go for it! Last edited on Sun May 18th, 2008 11:53 pm by UkeForever ____________________ Don't let the door hit 'ya where the good Lord split 'ya. John Rockwell's Crazy Songs 
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carriestar44 Approved
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Thank you for the advice, I will have to check out the other brands mentioned. I looked into the other Boulder Creek line and they do have guitars with the sound hole in front too. I guess I'm always looking for some cool way to be different.  I will keep doing my research!
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