Members adampalo Posted July 26, 2017 Members Share Posted July 26, 2017 Hey Harmony Central! Since I have such big confidence in you, I am gonna give you a huge responsibility The matter is, I am going to buy a new guitar! I want it to have a warm and soft sound, yet clear and nice design (I like darker guitars more than wooden). I want it to be good quality and last for years, I have had my old guitar for 10 years now approximately. My budget is 150-400€. Thanks in beforehand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted July 26, 2017 Members Share Posted July 26, 2017 My first thought based on your requirements is an all mahogany guitar, like a Martin 15 series, but a less expensive brand to match your budget. Cort and several others offer that.Definitely play a couple to hear if that's what you're after. They don't have the bright cutting sound of spruce tops usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 26, 2017 Members Share Posted July 26, 2017 I usually check out thomann.de when recommending something to someone in Europe. Framus is a name that came up but I have no idea of the quality of their current offerings. An all mahogany guitar is a possibility, as is one with a cedar top. Takamine makes a number of cedar topped models. Tanglewood guitars are available in the UK so you might be able to find one in Europe. Crafter is another brand to look for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted July 27, 2017 Members Share Posted July 27, 2017 I'd recommend a Recording King ROS-06. There is one left on Amazon (it's the FE model which has Fishman Sonitone electronics). Good buy! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Recording-King-ROS-06-FE3-ROS-06-FE3-x/dp/B004WDQ4JW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted July 27, 2017 Members Share Posted July 27, 2017 I would look for a 2nd hand Walden Supranatural. I got one last year, all solid, great playing and sounding guitar, for €330. I would not hesitate to buy this: https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/walden-g-3030-ce-supranatura-gitarre-vollmassiv-gepflegt/683486159-74-17508 New, Harley Benton (Thomann's housebrand) has impressed me, though it probably would need a setup after purchase: https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_custom_line_cld_15m.htm Sigma, I can also recommend: https://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/Sigma-Guitars-DM-15-Natural-Satin/art-GIT0022859-000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 28, 2017 Members Share Posted July 28, 2017 I suggest that you go to every music store within reasonable range and play everything you can get your hands on. Then tell us what you bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adampalo Posted July 30, 2017 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 I would look for a 2nd hand Walden Supranatural. I got one last year, all solid, great playing and sounding guitar, for €330. I would not hesitate to buy this: https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/walden-g-3030-ce-supranatura-gitarre-vollmassiv-gepflegt/683486159-74-17508 New, Harley Benton (Thomann's housebrand) has impressed me, though it probably would need a setup after purchase: https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_custom_line_cld_15m.htm Sigma, I can also recommend: https://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/Sigma-Guitars-DM-15-Natural-Satin/art-GIT0022859-000 Thanks for the advice everyone! I am currently really interested in that Sigma modell you posted.. I think I might take Freeman Kellers advice and play the guitars I can find in music stores nearby though before I make my decision. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adampalo Posted July 30, 2017 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 https://www.thomann.de/se/fender_cd_140sce_all_mah.htm?sid=dfb1dc4017705bf72889b7b8d76fdeef#bewertung I just found this model! What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delmont Posted July 30, 2017 Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 I'd get a used guitar. "New" is the English language's most expensive word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted July 30, 2017 Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 Try a Yamaha FGX800C. I don't know if it sounds the way you want but it's amazing for the price! examples: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted July 30, 2017 Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 Misha! So good to see you. Welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 30, 2017 Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 After you've played it, tell us what you think. I've never been all that impressed with Fender acoustics but you might like it. Do you need the cutaway and electronics (you are paying for them)? Is a dread the size that you want (both ergonomics and sound)? Is a mahogany top right for you (it certainly is darker, many people think it sounds "woody")? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted July 30, 2017 Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 As someone who fixes guitars, I recommend buying used if you know and understand how to evaluate them and have some idea what it costs to fix things that are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted July 30, 2017 Members Share Posted July 30, 2017 https://www.thomann.de/se/fender_cd_140sce_all_mah.htm?sid=dfb1dc4017705bf72889b7b8d76fdeef#bewertung I just found this model! What do you guys think? I think you need to play some guitars. I don't dislike Fender acoustics but they wouldn't be my first choice. A mahogany top will have a darker sound and a dreadnought will have a stronger low end, which some folks might call ''darker.'' As Freeman said, don't get electronics or a cutaway unless you're sure you need them. Here's something similarbut without a cutaway or electronics for about the same money: https://www.thomann.de/se/framus_fd_14m_ns_legacy_series.htm. I have no experience with it but it appears to be similar to guitars sold in the US as ''Alvarez.'' Here's something similar with a cedar top: https://www.thomann.de/se/takamine_gd20_na.htm. If you want a smaller guitar, Cort makes very good guitars; here's one with a mahogany top: https://www.thomann.de/se/cort_luce_l450c.htm. The important thing is to know what you want beforehand; and if you find it nearby, you might as well support a local business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delmont Posted July 31, 2017 Members Share Posted July 31, 2017 Yup! But the same is sort of true for buying a new guitar. Is the neck straight? Is the action good? Will the tuners hold? Will the top buckle? I've picked up some terrible-out-of-the-box instruments. When I knew nothing about guitars, I wouldn't have been able to evaluate an old OR new guitar. And over the years, I've had pretty much the same batting average with new and old instrument. Some turn out well, some don't. You know a lot more about guitars than I do, of course, but I think we'll agree that while our own experience is the most powerful teacher, learning from others' is the least painful. So if someone doesn't know guitars (or cars, sofas, or hang gliders), the best way to shop for one is to go with someone who does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delmont Posted August 1, 2017 Members Share Posted August 1, 2017 . . . As Freeman said' date=' don't get electronics or a cutaway unless you're sure you need them. . . .[/quote'] Yeah, the world has more cutaways and onboard electronics than it needs or wants. If you're really leaning that way, just cut to the chase and get an electric. I've played acoustics since '68 and electrics since '70, and never the twain shall meet. At least, not in any way that will ever be useful to me. Electrics rock. Folk guitars rock. Pick either or both and party, party, party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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