suggest me an acoustic please

[pebber]

ok.. what do you guys suggest as best price/quality acoustic guitar

-for a budget below $500
-for a budget below $1000

thanks!!
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[wodka]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

The import Breedlove's are excellent. Definitely in your price range.

[quiksilver]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

Under $500, if you don't need electronics or a cutaway, I'd recommend a Taylor Big Baby. It's ugly as hell, but it sure sounds nice. Just play it in the dark, or look away while you're playing, and you'll love it. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Otherwise Alvarez or Samick make nice ones in both of your ranges. Just make sure it has a solid top, and you should be okay.

That said, I'd save up just a bit more and get a Rainsong A-WS1000 graphite guitar, for $1199. Nice sound, great necks (flat, thin & wide). That'll be my next acoustic.

[Crankdaddy]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

Do yourself a favor and play a Seagull. They have models in both price ranges you're talking about. The only difference is appointments/electronics/etc.

Handmade in Canada, and they sound amazing for the price.

[Chameleonfong]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

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ok.. what do you guys suggest as best price/quality acoustic guitar

-for a budget below $500
-for a budget below $1000

thanks!!
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Is that USD or EURO? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]


Fong

[pebber]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

Fong, $=USD, €=EUR.. but the range is indicative only.. so surprise me with your opinion [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Niccolai]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

Oscar smidt has a bolt on accoustic with a think neck, It's the only accoustic I've ever actually enjoyed playing.

[krimson]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

A Big Baby Taylor for under $500 New or Used

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/514968/

For under $1000 you should be able to get few different taylors but you will top out at a 310, unless you go with a used one.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/514969/

[Chameleonfong]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

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Fong, $=USD, €=EUR.. but the range is indicative only.. so surprise me with your opinion [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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hehehe..i'm blind..hahahah..
Anyways, are you planning to get one in US and shipped to europe? That would be pretty scary to get acoustic shipped overseas especially during hoilday period.

Fong

[pebber]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

no no, I look for it in Europe.. the Big Bay Taylor is in the pole position for now

[Twisteramps]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

Seagull kicks the baby taylor's ass imho. I used to work at a taylor dealer too, and I love them. Another option is Simon and Patrick, Luthier - they are made by the same company as Seagulls (La Si Do) and either kick ass. One advantage to the S&P is that they use traditionally shaped headstocks, the seagulls are a little unique.

However, I have a nice USA Guild and my S&P 12 string plays nearly as easily and is built as well. I'd recommend the seagull or S&P for under $500 *or* $1000 and under.

Pete

[Chameleonfong]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

As Keith mentioned, for under $500, you really can't go wrong with a Big Baby.

As for something under 1k, that would be a tough decision as it will really depends on what kind of stuff you play.

My two cents of crap..bwhahahah
Fong

[Chameleonfong]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

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Seagull kicks the baby taylor's ass imho. I used to work at a taylor dealer too, and I love them. Another option is Simon and Patrick, Luthier - they are made by the same company as Seagulls (La Si Do) and either kick ass. One advantage to the S&P is that they use traditionally shaped headstocks, the seagulls are a little unique.

Pete

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Simon and Patrick are great guitars!! As for seagulls...the headstock just kills it for me... [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]


Fong

[IrfaanSE801]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

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The import Breedlove's are excellent. Definitely in your price range.

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+1

Or Larrivee makes a really nice acoustic (LO3)for that price. I've been playing that at the store and it's really kickass compared to the other ones we have.

[Kage]

Re: suggest me an acoustic please

I'd suggest a Suzuki. I love mine and they're really good for the price.

http://www.suzukimusic.com/guitars/steelstring.html

http://www.suzukimusic.com/guitars/masterseries.html