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Clownbaby |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:00 am |
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I know there are a ton of guitar players on here, so I figure it can't hurt to ask if anyone has some insight on what is a good acoustic or acoustic-electric guitar. I have never played before. I'd like to keep it under $400, the less expensive the better, but I would rather have a real instrument and not a toy. I have been reading a lot of reviews online, but still trying to figure it out. |
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motorpsycho67 |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:03 am |
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Martin, Washburn, Yamaha... |
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mosu101 |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:06 am |
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I scored an Axl chinese acoustic with pickups for $300 ozzie and it sounds nice to me if some one who isnt a drummer plays it.
there are so many nice acoustics out there the question becomes one of price verses value and sound quality verses playing ability.
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del*13 |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:50 am |
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You need to spend more money if you want a really good one. Yamaha makes good inexpensive ones. |
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sixpack |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:23 am |
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Yamaha makes the best low end acoustics IMO. Stays in tune, low action - I forget the model # I had but it's usually just 100 bucks used in the local shop. Stay away from epiphone, never a good experience with that company and their product. |
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strong reaction |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:29 am |
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Try and get a second hand Lowden or Martin. |
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:39 am |
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Sticks |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:00 am |
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Clownbaby wrote: I have never played before.
Don't start with an acoustic then. The action (how far you have to press the strings down) is higher and the strings are thicker/tauter. This all means blisters and discouragement.
I'd go for a cheap electric. Way easier to play, and you can always move on to acoustic once you have built up the muscles and callouses.
I've had a few cheap Epiphones that were just fine. They make some cool Les Pauls, SG's and Thunders-style LP Juniors that are cool and cheap. I've had all of these and was always happy.
Just don't get a Strat!!!!!!!!! |
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brewharriah |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:16 pm |
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lilsheeda |
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:06 pm |
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There aren't any on epay now, but watch for a Takamine F340 from the 70s (they're always avail). They were a cheaper take on the Martins- the F340 is a copy of the D18- a smaller easy to play acoustic. They're in your price range and good players. |
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