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  • Dudenbostel

    3 3.90%
  • Ellis

    11 14.29%
  • Gilchrist

    9 11.69%
  • Girouard

    7 9.09%
  • Heiden

    6 7.79%
  • Kimble

    3 3.90%
  • Monteleone

    3 3.90%
  • Nugget

    4 5.19%
  • Red Diamond

    6 7.79%
  • Other (let us know below)

    25 32.47%
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    Default Poll - If there could only be one?

    There are WAY more than 10 AMAZING builders... but alas, the poll feature only supports 10 so if your favorite isn't listed choose "other" and let us know.

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    Default Re: Poll - If there could only be one?

    If you aren’t seeing the poll on mobile, you can scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Full Site”. You can toggle back to the mobile view using the drop down menu on the bottom left of the page when you are done.

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    Interesting survey.

    Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be just one
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    Charley

    A bunch of stuff with four strings

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    Am still going with "other" Lloyd LaPlant.
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    Chose other:

    For me it’s a Waterloo WL-M.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joey Anchors View Post
    Chose other:

    For me it’s a Waterloo WL-M.
    Nice! I haven't had a chance to play one of those yet, but they look awesome.

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    Other- I'm a "Buy Local" kinda guy...Paul Newson is just a few miles from me so I'd probably stick with him! My current Newson is turning 30 this summer and has a over a million trouble free miles on her. No reason to switch now.....

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    Other...

    Cause although it's in a lower price tier then the brands listed, Webers are still my favorite!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Westbrook View Post
    Other- I'm a "Buy Local" kinda guy...Paul Newson is just a few miles from me so I'd probably stick with him! My current Newson is turning 30 this summer and has a over a million trouble free miles on her. No reason to switch now.....
    You're in a great area for buying local! Tons of great makers up there.

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    Uhmm... Bought a couple of barely-used guitar case covers from Mr. Dudenbostel, including an interesting 15-minute phone call. Does that count?
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    I like how Gibson didn’t make the list, I wouldn’t pick them either but did really enjoy my A-9
    I should be pickin' rather than postin'

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    My choice is Randy Wood. IMHO his instruments are just amazing.

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    some day I'll have a Mike Black GBOM :D
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    Quote Originally Posted by dang View Post
    I like how Gibson didn’t make the list, I wouldn’t pick them either but did really enjoy my A-9
    The limit is 10, so I tried to focus on individuals and very small teams.

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    Dang. No Collings, Gibson, Apitius, Mowry, McClanahan. Etc Lacking for sure. Maybe change the wordage to “If there could only be one.” Eliminate the list.

    For me it would be either a Collings MF5 Deluxe or a Collings Nugget collaboration Tim O’Brien A.
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    Impossible question unless you have played them all extensively to form an opinion. However, every time I pick up my Campanella it brings a big smile to my face!

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    Interesting to see Ellis leading the pack. I am wondering if this is due one's affordability (the cost being lower than a Dudenbostel or a Gilchrist), or was it picked based purely on sound qualities? What if money were no object?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lane Pryce View Post
    Dang. No Collings, Gibson, Apitius, Mowry, McClanahan. Etc Lacking for sure. Maybe change the wordage to “If there could only be one.” Eliminate the list.

    For me it would be either a Collings MF5 Deluxe or a Collings Nugget collaboration Tim O’Brien A.
    I don't think I can do a poll without a list. Are Apitus, Mowry, McClanahan, Ruhland, etc. "new(ish)" or "up and coming"? Maybe another poll with something like that could be cool. Unfortunately the poll tool only allows 10 options, so it needs to be a pretty focused group.

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    I'd have to sell my house to afford those on your Posh list..

    My Mix A5 would tolerate me living in a Car..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas View Post
    Interesting to see Ellis leading the pack. I am wondering if this is due one's affordability (the cost being lower than a Dudenbostel or a Gilchrist), or was it picked based purely on sound qualities? What if money were no object?
    Great question! I've seen it stated on here over and over that above approx $10k, there are no wrong answers and it's basically just personal preference. I will say that sound and playability come first, but if you consider craftsmanship... Ellis might literally be #1.

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    Great list...no comment but can I have one of each plz with fries?

    Is Ruhland still an up and comer?

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    Hovering a bit shy of 4% of viewers responding.

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    Girouard

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