Members EvilMinstrel Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I seriously need an upgrade in the acoustics department. I've been looking at Breedlove, Taylor , Takamine, (and used vintage Giannini, which I've been advised to steer clear of.) I also looked at some mid level LAG guitars (which I've only recently become aware of.) I'm looking at the import lines, as I'm sadly in no position to consider a US made instrument right now. I'm not completely against laminates, but they do seem cheapish to me. I had started my quest thinking I would get a parlor, but gave up on it. I like the Breedlove C25 shape, and am eying a particular one on ebay, but I'd like to get some opinions. I should mention that playability is the main factor here. My Yamaha is stiff, with action higher than I'd like, and though it sounds decent enough, is not an easy guitar to play. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acousticdepot Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 If you like mahogany tops, guild gad-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Blueridge, Recording King, and Silver Creek, are brand names that come to mind, in descending order of quality. Good all-solid guitars available from all three. You might want to look at the Epiphone Masterbuilt guitars too. As far as playability, it's asking too much to expect a perfect setup right out of the box. Practically any brand you buy will likely need a $50, or so, setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brindleleaf Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 I second the Guild Gad 25, but I recently played a Guild Gad RCE 30 which was fantastic (maybe cost more than you're looking for)...And for the fun part, I recently stumbled over a tanglewood solid mahogany parlour guitar for around 300 Euros which was FANTASTIC..!! (almost distrubing when you think about it....). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gitnoob Posted October 26, 2011 Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 You're in LA? Go to McCabe's and check out their Eastman guitars. If you find anything that sounds better anywhere near the price, please tell me about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilMinstrel Posted October 26, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 26, 2011 Going to McCabe's seems to be a good idea in any case, as I've never been. ....also, if it makes a difference, I can set up the guitars, my Yamaha just seems to be a dud. I've played others that were much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted October 27, 2011 Members Share Posted October 27, 2011 Well for just a tad more than $600 you could get a Crafter DV200 - lovely guitar. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crafter-DV200-NV-All-Solid-Dreadnaught-Acoustic-/170688922254?pt=Guitar&hash=item27bdda428e PS The shipping price is to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TESmith Posted October 27, 2011 Members Share Posted October 27, 2011 Dreadnought Body Style Solid Engelmann Spruce Top Solid Mahogany Back and Sides Mahogany Neck Indian Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard 20 Frets Chrome Hardware Deluxe Chrome Tuners with Mushroom Buttons Pearl Position marks and Herring-bone soundhole Inlay Tortoise Pick Guard For 449.10 (Plus shipping) Same guitar Garthmans is suggesting Crafter DV200NV Acoustic Guitar http://www.gearhounds.com/crafter-dv200nv-acoustic-guitar.aspx Crafter does make some nice guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted October 27, 2011 Members Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'd buy used. Let someone else take the depreciation hit if you are looking for a quality bargain. This one looks nice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epiphone-Masterbuilt-EF500CCE-Acoustic-Guitar-Lists-1332-00-/150682285228 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted October 27, 2011 Members Share Posted October 27, 2011 The Guild GAD-25 is a lot of all-solid-wood git for the bucks, and I love mine, but the beautifully dark, woody all-hog sound/tone isn't for everyone. Do play one, though, if you get the opportunity, before making your final decision. Epi Masterbilt is another excellent value - all solid wood and monster tone, but not a wallet breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neal Posted October 27, 2011 Members Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'd buy used. Let someone else take the depreciation hit if you are looking for a quality bargain.This one looks nice:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epiphone-Masterbuilt-EF500CCE-Acoustic-Guitar-Lists-1332-00-/150682285228 Nice find for the guy. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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