Avalon Acoustic Guitars

by **Gilly** » 06 Sep 2005, 18:03

Hi
I am thinking strongly of getting an Avalon to either replace my Martin HD-28 or to compliment it.
I am looking for a strong woody bass with strong clear and loud trebles.
I mainly strum fairly heavily using a plec and pick out individual strings.
Any suggestions for model types
I lead worship in a home group setting and occasionally will require guitar for larger setting in band and I also jam in a trad session so i need a guitar with plenty of punch and warmth that will cut through the mix.
Tall order eh........
Barry

by **Son of Thunder** » 12 Sep 2005, 22:31

Well, I'm no fingerstyle guitarist, and I use my Lowden O10c as you describe, with great results. Mine's mahogany, with a cedar top. The bass is solid and strong, but not overpowering, and the balance is wonderful. When playing with other guitars in a group setting, mine cuts through very well. The closest to this in Avalon's line-up would be the L10.

by JB » 13 Sep 2005, 07:13

L10 or L32 would probably be my first 2 choices and the D32 would come in 3rd.
Our D32's have excellent balance and are great recording guitars.

by **Son of Thunder** » 13 Sep 2005, 12:51

The other side of it is that I once heard my O10c in the hands of a really good player doing some fingerstyle stuff (Duane Clark) and I thought it was the sweetest sounding guitar I'd ever heard. If you grow as a player and explore other styles, the guitar will evidently handle it, and do so quite well.

by **Gilly** » 14 Sep 2005, 16:33

JB
Do you have any D32's on display at your factory that I could play. None of the shops that stock Avalon ever had one of these models. Sounds like it might suit me.
Barry

by JB » 14 Sep 2005, 18:21

I sure do Barry

by **Gilly** » 15 Sep 2005, 10:46

JB
Do you open on Saturdays. Would it be possible for my to go up and play all 3 models that I am interested in (L25,L32 and D32) to compare with my HD-28 as this would be the best way to know for sure.
Barry

by JB » 15 Sep 2005, 11:00

you can play all 3 models for as long as you want but we're not open on a Saturday, you ain't getting me in on the weekend :wink:

Opening hours
Mon - Thurs 7:30 - 4.00
Fri 7:30 - 2:00

If you arrive early in the morning you can play all day if you like

by **Son of Thunder** » 15 Sep 2005, 16:06

It seems to me that you Irish folks have an unfair advantage when it comes to 'test-driving' an Avalon.

by **Mr. Pohl** » 17 Sep 2005, 16:02

Son of Thunder wrote:It seems to me that you Irish folks have an unfair advantage when it comes to 'test-driving' an Avalon.

Really. Seven thousand miles (?) is a wee bit. Plus the fact that they have not even started that trans atlantic bridge yet.

Avalon Acoustic Guitars

Which model for med to heavy strumming....

Which model for med to heavy strumming....

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