I got a new guitar...tell me what you think

[DukieShane]

I got a new guitar for Christmas...sounds like a million bucks to me, but I've never heard of the maker.

It's an Art & Lutherie acoustic, made from Wild Cherry wood, handmade in Quebec, Canada. Is this a pretty good guitar?

Thanks,
Shane

[Rob]

Art and Lutherie make some great entry level guitars. They sound fantastic for the money, and they play pretty well. Definitly a good guitar to learn your trade.

[DukieShane]

thanks rob, and your next post will be # 3333. Congratulations or something.

Shane

[gravedigger34]

I have an Art & Lutherie and I love it. is yours a solid top or a laminate top? even the laminates sound good, but mine is a solid spruce top w/ satin finish with wild cherry back and sides. They are made very well (hand made) with very good wood, and that's no surprise since they're made by the same company as Seagulls and Simon & Patricks in LaPatrie, Quebec. they play great and sound very good for the money they cost. A great beginner guitar, and a great all around guitar period.

Enjoy it!

peace,
Ken

[DukieShane]

hey man, i also have a solid top with a "genuine satin lacquer." Pretty sweet, thanks for the info

[afritsch]

Sorry to top an ancient thread. But I have been playing an Art & Lutherie for about two years now. Its the second guitar I have had, but the first where I put a ton of effort in. How much does the sound improve if I were to move up to a higher quality guitar?I mean I dont play in a band or anything, but I can definitly play a decent repetoire, and I am looking for a good sound. Will I get a sound that is a lot better with a better guitar? Maybe its an obvious question, but I'm just trying to gauge it.

[Rob]

Depends on alot of factors, most of them personal. From where you sit, you don't get to hear your guitar's true sound while playing it, anyway. In order to judge, you'll probably need to hear somebody play your guitar and whatever guitars you're interested in. Different woods, bracing, body size, etc all have an impact on sound. Whether it's better is up to the individual to decide.

[afritsch]

Alright, thanks for the help!