I am a proud owner of an atlas AC25CM plus"black magic" I love my Breedlove and the way she feels and plays. Latly I've been thinking about
trading her in for a PRO series. I like the way the Pro looks more like an actual Breedlove, and I am not sure if I'll ever be able to afford a custom in
my lifetime. Does anyone know if there is realy that much of a difference in the two guitars to spend the extra money.
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Parlor
Posts: 20 November 25, 2008 11:56:27 |
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Posts: 46 November 25, 2008 16:07:18 |
Can't speak much about the atlas.....but I can tell you the c25 pro series is one great guitar.....I have one and fall in love just a little more every
day......I can tell you it stands up to the upper end Breeds, with this wood combo..very favorably...it is a little heavier in weight and even tho I'd
love to move up the scale a little with a custom....If I never get to...Im still happy. frank
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Posts: 528 November 25, 2008 17:38:43
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Pro is definitely worth the extra money -- AAA-grade all solid woods, single piece neck, Gotoh tuners. The Pro pretty much feels like a custom shop guitar.
It's not an Ed Gerhard Signature Model Exotic or a CM Classic, but it's definitely not a production guitar.
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Posts: 127 December 15, 2008 06:27:44 |
Both built in Korea. The difference is the Pro is FINISHED in the USA. The woods and appintments are much nicer on the Pro. zi have had both and like both
for different reasons.
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Posts: 1949 December 15, 2008 09:02:40
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Beyond appearance they are different grades of wood. I would suggest playing them both one after the other. If your Atlas still feels the best and sounds the
best to you then stay with the Atlas. Having played both I would go with the Pro but that was my ears and not your. I also like the appearance better so it
would be a Pro for me.
For my needs and wants I think the Pro is very definitely worth the extra money. However, I have an masterclass and also think it is worth the extra money so each to their own. ragtime man |
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Posts: 2369 December 15, 2008 13:36:09
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Beyond appearance they are different grades of wood. I would suggest playing them both one after the other. If your Atlas still feels the best and sounds the best to you then stay with the Atlas.Tough to beat that advice. Decide with your ears and hands! Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a
fire. -William Butler Yeats
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Slope Shoulder
Posts: 2700 December 15, 2008 14:41:20
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powerandwisdom wrote: ...I third that opinion. And then let us know what you decided to do. There is no right or wrong decision, only what is best for you. It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. Mark Twain |
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Parlor
Posts: 19 December 22, 2008 17:14:40 |
I just got my Atlas 12 string. I really love the thing! Yup, It was an Ebay buy but it's in perfect shape for a 2006 model 250. But I've got a
question: The inlay around the sound hole... Is it Inlay or some kind of tape? I can't tell? It sure looks good, and is smooth with the surface of the
guitar.
I can't wait to try out a Pro model. The way this 12 string is in quality, the Pro must really be something else!! 
Merry Christmas, Scooter |
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Posts: 13 December 23, 2008 12:40:01 |
Scooter,
It's probably an abalone inlay. It is definitely not tape! |
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Parlor
Posts: 72 December 26, 2008 07:06:23 |
I agree with advice to play them and compare the tones. I have and like the cedar/rosewood in the Pro c25. The Atlas is a great guitar as well as the Pro.
They have characteristic Breedlove tone and styling. The difference is to my ears that the Pro is a closer representation to the custom. I didn't mention
looks because that is not a big factor to me as long as the it's is fairly decent looking peice.
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Posts: 184 December 26, 2008 08:37:58 |
ragtime man wrote:Well put. I have an atlas SRplus which I love though still dream of a certain herringbone purfling Pro S/R that I was considering at the same time. I remember the Pro simply outplaying (my opinion) a Martin with same woods. When comparing at that level I would say the Pro is a deal compared to a much pricier brand, (again no offense, my opinion). |
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