D40 v D25, DC1E, DCE1, D15, D16, D17: Which do you prefer?

[taabru45]

Here is a pic or 3 for you Mr. Chapeau.....the nut is 1 5/8" by the way. If the neck weren't so small I'd likely still have it, that was one sweet guitar.. Steffan

 

[bluesypicky]

the nut is 1 5/8" by the way.

Now I'm REALLY attracted.

Chapeau melon,
I understand you wanted to expedite, her squeals were unbearable.

 

[killdeer43]

If I were home right now, I'd post a 'pic or 3' of the D15 total hog, arched back that now resides in Ohio, with our good friend, bikerdoc.
The finish on it was extreme glossy but I knocked it down with fine grit SP. Very sweet guitar, and Doc loves it!

Some come and some go....can't keep 'em all, :wink:
Joe

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

Some come and some go....
can't keep 'em all, :wink:Joe

"Friendships come and friendships go
And some just peter out.
But you, my friend, will be my friend
Peter in or peter out."

--Sgt. C. E. Hattenhauer, 1919-2010

 

[rws11]

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22488

Here is where you can find pics of the D-17M all hog arched back. My understanding it's a dressed up D-15, ivoroid body binding peghead overlay....and very glossy.

And again it's got a sound all it's own. Not as bright and twangy as the DV4.

Richard

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

I really like the color combination. Also thatthere is no Chester Field.

 

[taabru45]

Some come and some go....
can't keep 'em all, :wink:Joe

"Friendships come and friendships go
And some just peter out.
But you, my friend, will be my friend
Peter in or peter out."

--Sgt. C. E. Hattenhauer, 1919-2010

sob..... ........that's beautiful....Steffan

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

tab brew,

I get my sentimentality from my dad. He was a drill sergeant.

fh

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

Hatted Frau scores an archie hog D25:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=23590&p=255709#p255709

 

[Graham]

Congrats Doc. How about a soundclip when you get it?

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

I'm just hoping that the guy was right about it being a hog top and not stained spruce.

 

[pjheff]

pjheff and HF want to know why some or most players prefer the D40. Any hex plan nations?

I think that I would word the question differently. Is the D40 Guild's flagship mahogany dreadnought, sort of the hog equivalent to the D55? Or is closer to the D50, with a dressed up mahogany dread out there unbeknownst to me?

Pat

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

Graham,

Any clip of me should be a silent movie.
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Pat,

Since the D-40 is the top of the hogline, it might be compared to the D-55. But the D-40 doesn't have the fancy trim, so in that way it's like a D50.

I prefer the guitars without the trim so I can save some money and apply it to something else. Like a muzzle for Rosie.

hf

 

[dapmdave]

Interesting discussion. I have to say that between the D25, DC1E, D-4V (or whatever the nomenclature is) and my D15, I'll take the D15 anyday. All hog and arched back, it sounds like no guitar I've ever played. The two D-25s I've played were both Coronas and flat backed and I've discovered that I don't like flat backed dreads. They sounded like cardboard boxes. I did look at a D25 12 string, spruce top, arched back. Sounded brilliant, but unfortunately the neck was too warped. The guitar was unplayable above the 7th fret. I would like to find a Hog/Spruce/Arched back D25, or a D40 and see what they're all about, but guitar shops in West Central Florida just don't have a good selection of used instruments.

my three cents
m

Have you tried craigslist?

http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/msg/2174146913.html

Dave (no, not mine)

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

The good news is that Gardman saved the day. The bad news is that it wasn't a hog top after all.

So I'm back in the market for an all hog archback.

 

[pjheff]

Thoughts on a local CL offering?

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/msg/2162420226.html

 

[killdeer43]

Looks great from here and the price seems to be in the ballpark, according to what I've seen/read.
I'd venture to say that there aren't many of these around. :?:

Joe

 

[Darryl Hattenhauer]

PJ,

I'd say to look at it, and if you like it, grab it.

I'd say the same about the guitar.

hf

 

[Scratch]

Graham,

Any clip of me should be a silent movie.
-----------------------------------------------

Pat,

Since the D-40 is the top of the hogline, it might be compared to the D-55. But the D-40 doesn't have the fancy trim, so in that way it's like a D50.

I prefer the guitars without the trim so I can save some money and apply it to something else. Like a muzzle for Rosie.

hf

Oprah revealed today she found she has a long-lost half sister. Rosie Mc something...

 

[killdeer43]

Oprah revealed today she found she has a long-lost half sister. Rosie Mc something...

That would be so perfect! :lol: :lol:

Joe