Breedlove Atlas ABG's

I played a couple in the local music store. I've got a really great handmade ABG, so it's not really fair to compare them to that, and there weren't really any other ABGs in the shop for a head-to-head comparison. But they seemed pretty nice, and if you want a 5 or a fretless, they're one of the few I've seen in that price range.

Mike

 

Yep, the Atlases are made in Korea.

I didn't really "go with" anything--I've had a handmade ABG made by Edward Dick out of Denver for about 10 years that's better than anything else I've ever laid my hands on, but I always like to check out the new stuff when I run across it.

You might look at the Tacoma, if you can swing a few more $--they also make 5's and fretlesses, and I've been fairly impressed with the ones of those I've tried.

Mike

 

The Breedlove body is also fairly large, though not quite as big as the Tacoma--I don't really think you can have decent acoustic volume on and ABG without going to a body that's bigger than your typical dreadnaught guitar.

Yes, that's the builder of my ABG, and there's actually a picture of it on that page. It's a beautiful and great sounding instrument, but BIG, and not cheap (though not nearly so expensive as his current prices!).

Mike

 

I'm anxious to hear impressions of the Atlas ABGs, as well. I've been trying to get Breedlove to build me a bass for years now, but they won't do it. Next, I'm going to try to bug McPherson into making one for me, but doubt that will work. The Larrivee (B-03) is fantastic, but it is a bit pricey.

 

Has anyone played the Breedlove and Tacoma back to back?

 

Here is another new ABG: http://www.ribbeckehalfling.com/

Samples here: http://www.ribbeckehalfling.com/index.php/Products

You could probably get one for around $4k. They may come down in price this year as production ramps up.

Now, back to the breedloves... Anyone have thoughts on a comparison between Tacoma and Breedlove.

 

I've played both, but not back to back. Acoustically, the Tacoma impressed me more than the Breedlove, but the Breedlove was decent and cheaper.

Mike

 

Thanks mikezimmerman. I wish that some of these ABGs came without the pickup and EQ. I'd prefer adding a K&K rather than the fishman, and the EQ controls may dampen the sound. With K&K, the preamp is external.

 

The Tacoma is available without a pickup/electronics.

Mike

 

Maybe I just got a really good one, but my 5-string Thunderchief is darn near flawless. I couldn't even take it with me on the trip for Xmas because I was so worried it might get damaged somehow.

Those Breedlove's sure look nice though -- definitely worth a long look.