guitars

quigglymaster · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 5:49 pm Post subject: guitars

what's a good acoustic guitar for about 200-250? i was thinking gibson, fender or takamine

derrick lenz · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 6:02 pm Post subject:

out of your three choices defenatly go with takamine. i was going to get one untill a deal passed me that i couldn't refuse. i ended up getting a washburn and i'm satisfied with it.

Sean_Brinston · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 6:09 pm Post subject:

I play bass, but my sister got a washburn accoustic and i have been playing it and derrick is right its a nice guitar.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

my washburn plays like a beauty and it's pretty durable---no big dents or dings and i'm pretty rough wit it

http://www.mannysmusic.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=16948&TempID=55&Method=3&CategoryID=673&BrandID=0&PriceRangeID=0&PageNum=3&DepartmentID=1&DepartmentKeeper=1&pagesize=15&SortMethod=6&Word1=&Contains=&Search_Type=SEARCH&GroupCode=nonetodaythanks&DepartmentID=1

this is where i got mine

Shawn Madison · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 6:32 pm Post subject:

Go with takamine. I bought an electric-acoustic and it rocks!

quigglymaster · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 7:47 pm Post subject:

i wanna get a gibson so bad, but they're expensive. they start at like 600 and i sure dont' ahve that much. i'm quitting my job in a month and i'm not going to be able to save that much money

ohsix · Posted: Jan 23, 2003 9:38 pm Post subject:

Jester · Posted: Jan 24, 2003 8:43 am Post subject:

I'm a bass player as well, but I've been playing for quite some time & I've got a little bit of guitar skill so I'll throw my 2 cents.

Martin's are NOT beginner acoustic guitars. If you have $1200+ laying around that you wanna spend real fast go get a Martin. They're great guitars, but if you're still learning it's too much for ya.

In my opinion, Gibson & Fender are better electric guitar manufacturers. Their acoustics are okay, but I think they leave something to be desired. Taks are pretty good, but for the money you're looking to spend you might consider a Yamaha. I wasn't down with Yamaha for a long time but my sister let me borrow her acoustic once & I was shocked at the sound of it. Really rich tones & easy to play. If you can get your hands on a Yamaha dreadnought just try it out & see how you like it, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

w8kechick · Criminal Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 71 City: Cincy

I got a nice fender acoustic/electric on sale for 199.00 origianlly 300. It sounds nice is durable & I wish I could play it right.... Very Happy

jvanick · Posted: Jan 24, 2003 10:08 am Post subject:

I agree with Jester... Martins are way to expensive for the beginner... you're going to scratch the hell out of the top while learning how to play/strum, so stick with something mid-range...

The Ovation's are pretty nice beginner guitars too, and have the benefit of also being able to be plugged in.

-J

ohsix · Posted: Jan 24, 2003 1:51 pm Post subject:

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

if u get an ibanez make it electric not acoustic

Jester · Posted: Jan 24, 2003 3:06 pm Post subject:

Craig · Posted: Jan 24, 2003 4:11 pm Post subject:

I play a Tayler 910. It's the second Tayler I've owned. The first was an 810. It was an amazing guitar, but unfortunately was destroyed in a car crash. I also have an inexpensive fender acoustic, solid top. I baught it on sale for about $250, about 10 years ago, and it has served me quite well.

There are alot of good guitars mentioned on this thread, but the most important thing is to play alot of them in the shop before you buy. I used spend hours trying out the Martins and Taylers. I can attenst that Tayler is the finest guitar made in the world, but you have to pay for it.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Jan 24, 2003 4:30 pm Post subject:

My bro got a "Baby Taylor" its a sweet guitar! But it's sorta made for traveling, makes a good sound though.