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So I finally got to try a The Loar (damn you, brand with an article!), specifically an LH-350 (carved top, laminated back and sides). I've read many people describe The Loars as cannons, but I'm not sure how to calibrate that. This guitar did not strike me as very loud (though it was strung with flats, so that may skew things). The acoustic tone was also kind of so-so -- like I if I had to make do with it as an acoustic instrument in a pinch I could, but would not really want it as a main acoustic. From people who have played both, Is the LH-650 significantly louder (and better sounding)?
John
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10-15-2019 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by John A.
They insist on stringing these things with flats in the shop. You want acoustic strings obv.
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Originally Posted by christianm77
JohnLast edited by John A.; 10-15-2019 at 06:18 PM.
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As someone who played both, the 300 series Loars suck. Its night and day between the 300 to 600 series.
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I thought my 650 was kind of a dog, even after a proper setup. I liked the idea of the guitar better than the guitar itself. While the basic sound was nice, and the acoustic volume was fine, it had all sorts of weird dissonant resonances that I found distracting.
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Been hoping a 600 or 700 pops up on Craigslist near me...I feel like that's the only way I will ever get to even test drive one... I've never seen a Loar (any model) in any local to me store....
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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FWIW I had a 309 and I really liked the sound. I just couldn’t handle the neck.
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
Playing CC licks on a tele or even a Grestch just ain't the same
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Guitar Center sells them. They may or may not be in stock at any local store, but you can have them shipped there. There are some 700 models available used.
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FTR I’ve seen great discrepancy between 309s. I think the first couple of years had a lot of issues. Glue everywhere, poor finish etc. Mine was flawless.
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Originally Posted by sgosnell
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Originally Posted by sgosnell
John
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Originally Posted by blille
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You can order anything from GC for store pickup, go in to the store, and if you don't like it, get a full refund. Either on the spot before you leave, or take the merchandise with you and return it later after you try it out, same full refund, no questions asked. This policy may have something to do with GC's lack of profitability, but it has long been company policy. There is really no risk involved.
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Yes, the LH650 is superior to a LH350. You can't beat a good LH650. But you've got to set up the guitar right, with a proper bridge and pickup to maximize its possibilities. This from someone whose owned 4 of them.
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Originally Posted by John A.
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