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Decent acoustic/electric < $300 recommendations


ledvedder

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That's a tall order. For a decent A/E at that price point, I'm thinking you are going to be looking at used Yamah, Epi Masterbilt, or Seagull. You might luck up and find one of the used Martin X series at that price, or maybe a Taylor 110E.

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Decent electronics alone costs over 1/2 your budget.
Thats the problem with acoustic electrics in that price range, they skimp like hell on the electric bits.
I'd just get a decent acoustic for $200 to $300, then save up another $100 to $200 for a good pickup system.
My fav undersaddle pickup is the LR Baggs Element, they go from $120 to $140 or so. I like it better than a Fishman undersaddle.

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Quote Originally Posted by FretFiend.

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Yamaha FG700S - $200. Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup - $150. Maybe pay a tech $35 -$50 to install it or do it yourself. Total - $350 - $400. Voila! Instant budget A/E.

 

I don't know diddly-squat about pickups, but I'd have to agree with FF that buying a Yamaha FG700S and adding a pickup to it would be the way to go. I'll take his word on the Fishman Matrix Infinity. I think the end result would be a better all-around A/E guitar for your budget.
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Quote Originally Posted by FretFiend.

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Actually, there are several decent pickup systems available in that price range. The Fishman was just one of the ones I knew about right off.

 

Yeah, the K&K pickups are easy to install (though not for use with a full band setup). Also, anything soundhole would be an easy self-install option. The Baggs M1a gets all kinds of rave reviews.
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Quote Originally Posted by mike003 View Post
I agree, Washburns are pretty good bang for buck. My advice is to scour Craigslist,pawnshops and local want ads. It seems somebody is always selling a guitar. I have picked up a couple of used Seagull S6 for $150 each. Like FF said, you could electrify a good second hand guitar for not a whole lot. I also have bought a terrific made-in-Japan Takamine A/E at a pawnshop for $300. Buy used and you get twice the guitar for your money.
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Quote Originally Posted by ledvedder

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Is anyone familiar with the differences between the FGX700 and the FGX730? How is the built in System55T?

 

Haven't played the FGX700 but the 730 is a great buy. Good sound unplugged and the pickup works great. Almost as good as my pro level Tak, but not quite.
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