B.J. - Posted - 02/07/2010:  19:09:58

Gas is building up for a "whole hog" guitar. Of course choices are limited. There's the Martin 15 series. Might consider one of those used. More in my price range is an Alvarez RF300 w/solid top, lam b&s, the Guild GAD D-25 or M20, and an intriguing Walden D351, which is totally lam, but under $200 w/bag. The Walden has some nice reviews, plus i've read lots of great comments on construction, etc. of Walden's from owners, however, those were for solid tops (and backs too in some cases).

Open to suggestions on all mahogany guitars

banjo_brad - Posted - 02/08/2010:  09:56:51

I have a mahogany Martin 000-15S. I selected it for the sound and really like it.

brokepick - Posted - 02/08/2010:  16:11:46

There was a discussion about a "whole hog" Washburn guitar here not too long ago.
here is the link to the discussion:
[urlflatpickerhangout.com/topic/12764][/url]

I looked up the model in question, and it appears to be discontinued, but a couple of online dealers still claimed to have them available. Here are the links to the sellers:
[url ]audiolinks.com/tek9/tek9.asp?p...jncmlncqi [/url]
[urlelevation-music.com/wawddracgu.html][/url]
Might be worth checking out.

I recall now that the guitar is sapele, and not mahogany. The woods are very much alike. Even the Martin 15's can be sapele now.

Edited by - brokepick on 02/08/2010 16:14:25

B.J. - Posted - 02/08/2010:  16:45:52

i'm pretty set with all my other guitars, but the "whole hog" sound intrigues me. I think I can definitely use it. However, I don't think I can (or want to) fork over for a Martin. However, I don't want a lam top,either.
Thanks for the WD18SW info.

Right now, i'm leaning to an Alvarez RF300. Any experiences with this model?

If the right guitar at the right price came up, sure i'd have to look it over, but...

pastorharry - Posted - 02/08/2010:  19:56:44

Maybe this... flatpickerhangout.com/classified/1510