OT - Carbon Fiber Guitar

GrateEggspectations said:

@theyolksonyou: Why is that? They’ll want it? Buy it for both - give the neck to one son and the body to the other. Lol.

My guitar collection is pretty complete. I just love the idea of a guitar that is impervious to the elements and can be broken down for travel - though I don’t even think I’ll travel with it all that much. 

Between the two of them they’ve/we’ve bought three guitars in less than 3 months.  My youngest would be all over that just for the novelty of breaking it down.  

theyolksonyou said:

I have to make damn sure neither of my boys see this.  

I’ll fix that.

GrateEggspectations said:

@The Cen-Tex Smoker: Thanks for the background. These are nothing like Ovations - which I never cared for (agree about the round backs and the tone unplugged). In fact, there is a video featuring sound clips of the OF660 (carbon fiber) played back to back and blindly against guitars with traditional tone woods. I had a hard time discerning which was which. This guitar gets fantastic reviews and features endorsement from some of the world’s best fingerstyle players (e.g. Don Ross, Don Alder, Adrien Bellue, etc.). Just take my money now!!

Sounds like an awesome instrument. I'll have to check them out.

Grate, seems like it fits the bill for what you want.  I am not too familiar w/the brand, but know they are great for what they are.  I too have a humidity controlled room for all my guitars.  I actually have them hanging on the wall as opposed to being cased up.  I consider them works of art, why not enjoy them if taken care of (temp/humidity).   

My only thing, at that price (what I saw in the web), I’d be too tempted to roll the dough into a more traditional instrument.  Sounds like we are similar in the fact that our “bases are covered”.  I can always use another Martin, American Standard Strat (w/maple neck if you already have a rosewood fretboard), a Les Paul in a different finish, etc.  Also, tone/sound is paramount to me.  If I was going to the trouble to travel w/a certain guitar, it better sound good enough to buy it an airline ticket. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

I've played a lot of carbon fiber Ovations over the years. Not a fan of the tone when not plugged in (and I hate the rounded back). Not sure all CF guitars sound like the Ovations when played accoustically, but if they do, I wouldn't want one.

My college roommate the last 3 years played an Ovation, I loved the sound of it acoustic, rumor has it that the first time Doc XXX (dammit, can't remember his name, old blind white guy in the bluegrass genre) heard an Ovation, he said "Dayam, someone just pulled out a fine ol' Martin!"  
But, they aren't collapsible, and their spruce top and ebony fretboard are susceptible to cracking via humidity swings, just like most geetars.  

I have played a few carbon fibre guitars and was quite surprised at how good they sound. It looks like you have enough reasons to make the purchase!  maybe it’s not a good idea to listen to me, I have been selling guitars (New and Vintage) for 45 years and I seem to be a bit of a pushover for a nice axe!

Check out CA Guitars. Carbon fiber. Used to be built in Lafayette La. my little brother picked up a “blem” for next to nothing. There’s literally nothing wrong with it. Appears the company here folded and now Peavey is selling one under the same label. 

MCRyan said:

Interesting story Grate...  sounds like that guy had quite the arsenal.  My problem is that guitars are too personal to me. I never get rid of anything.  So, they accumulate over the years.  That said, it’s not like I have dozens of guitars.  I buy very purposefully and get what I want (within reason).  My guitars are all “standard”, nothing really custom or boutique. All American made, because I am a guitar snob (kind of kidding).  I can say they are all played with a decent rotation.  Conversely, they are investments.   They certainly aren’t getting any cheaper year after year!  Bought my first Strat in 89 for $499.  

Would love to see a "group portrait", or at least a list!
I'm not a guitarist (birth defect in my ring finger) but I love music, beautiful instruments, and fine woodworking, so I'm always interested.  

@Botch, sorry to hear about your ring finger.  None of my business, but don’t let it hold you back!  I’m happy to share some pics of what I have currently hanging:



2006 Fender America Standard Telecaster
1979 Japanese Alvarez (my first guitar I got when I was 8 years old)
1996 Martin D28
1996 Martin D16SPD
2019 Gibson DC Junior Tribute
2014 Gibson Les Paul Traditional 
1989 American Deluxe Fender Stratocaster (not the Strat Plus, regular nut w/Lace Sensors.  Not many were made like this).  
Oh, the guitar on the floor stand is an old Yamaha 12 string I converted to a six years ago.  It was bowing like a canoe!  Ha!!!

Grate, congrats!!!  Can’t wait to hear about your new acquisition!   

So happy to hear that Botch!  

Music and being able to play it (to the best of my ability) for fun and for money at times has helped me through life for sure.  It’s therapy, a gift, and a blessing.