Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 by Ortega Guitars

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darylcrisp

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Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 by O...

i posted this earlier in the wrong subforum i think. returning to my Flamenco journey after a long 11 yr hiatus. in the past i owned a navarro and conde student grade, both traditional style instruments.

i like a lot of features this offers, i do want an adjustable truss rod irregardless of what i end up with. want to try to keep the cost around $1200 tops, but i can go above that a little.
i like the thinner body, the neck set, the cutaway. i realize this is primarily set up for stage use, but i was wondering if anyone has one for home use and how you like it.

thank you
d

i did search here on the forum but did not get any findings.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 21 2020 20:51:32

darylcrisp

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RE: Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 ... (in reply to darylcrisp)

here's one more video. i realize Ben is a professional, and there may be some post processing with regards to the videos, but i'm not sure. i think it sounds good, has some good attributes for a student to learn on/with.

thank you
d

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darylcrisp

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RE: Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 ... (in reply to darylcrisp)

also researching/considering these:

1) cordoba F10, has adj TR

2) traditional builds, non TR, Esteve F6 and F8

3) Kremona Artist Series - Romida - All Solid - Spruce/Indian Rosewood

all 3 above around $1000 range, solid tops/backs/sides.

anyone play/own any of the above i'd love to hear your thoughts on them also
d

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 21 2020 21:11:42

Schieper

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From: The Netherlands

RE: Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 ... (in reply to darylcrisp)

You could also consider the camps MC-11. I played the amplified version CE-500 and immediatly fell in love with it. Very lights and very sweet sound. Just a good guitar.

https://www.guitarrascamps.com/en/guitars/guitarres-camps/48/MC-11

But as a general disclaimer; I am always unsure with these mass produced guitar on how consistance their build is and how one expereince translates to another one.

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rombsix

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RE: Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 ... (in reply to darylcrisp)

I like the appearance and features on the other two Ben Woods signature models. I considered buying one, but then decided to go with an all carbon-fiber nylon string guitar because I already have a GK Studio Negra as well as the trusty Culpepper blanca.

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Stu

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RE: Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 ... (in reply to darylcrisp)

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rombsix

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RE: Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 ... (in reply to Stu)

quote:

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Santiago

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RE: Anyone own/play Ben Woods BWSM2 ... (in reply to darylcrisp)

Hi darylcrisp,

Did you ever try out this guitar or any of the others mentioned? It is exactly what I am looking for with the narrower neck, the cutaway and electronics

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 7 2021 16:52:40