Are Aspen guitars any good?

The Aspen AD25 is a late seventies Martin clone that is well made, with a surprisingly rich tone and plays quite well. Generally good value for a small acoustic guitar. The challenge, given its age, will be to find one in good condition. These are not solid top guitars.

Who makes Aspen guitars?

Aspen was a brand name of a distributor, the International Music Corporation (IMC), of Fort Worth, Texas. This is the same company that imported Japanese guitars under the Hondo name. Aspen guitars were initially produced in Japan and later Korea (I believe).

What is the point of a double necked guitar?

The benefit of a double neck guitar (which looks like two guitars stuck together) is that it allows the player to switch instruments when there is no time to actually strap on another guitar-even in the middle of a song!

When did I buy my first Aspen guitar?

I have an Aspen acoustic guitar I bought in 1977 at Guitar center in San Diego. Who made them? Im sure it was a spinoff from a bigger name. Click here to view the original discussion. Select your preferred way to display the comments and click “Save settings” to activate your changes.

What kind of guitar is the Aspen AD-28?

I have a 1970’s Aspen AD-28, made in Japan, as well as lots of other guitars. It’s a great guitar, and I’ve been very pleased with it, but I’d like to clarify a few things.

How to view comments on an Aspen guitar?

Click here to view the original discussion. Select your preferred way to display the comments and click “Save settings” to activate your changes. Posted by Joe on Sun, 01/17/2021 – 20:46.

What makes a 12 string acoustic guitar different?

A 12-string acoustic guitar is a guitar with 12 strings in six doubled courses. It’s played the same way a standard, six-string acoustic guitar is played, but it is known for having a fuller, warmer sound. 12-string acoustic guitars require unique strings because some of the strings are doubled in octaves.

Are Aspen guitars any good? The Aspen AD25 is a late seventies Martin clone that is well made, with a surprisingly rich tone and plays quite well. Generally good value for a small acoustic guitar. The challenge, given its age, will be to find one in good condition. These are not solid top guitars. Who…