Members KimmyR Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have NO idea. Just want to get started. Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 You could do much worse. In fact, some aren't bad at all. But, you could probably do much better for about the same cost. What did you have in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KimmyR Posted July 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Couple hundred bucks?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Couple hundred bucks?? Okay, about $200 budget. Are you just looking for a steel-string dreadnought to get started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KimmyR Posted July 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 I guess. Just a standard acoustic. Not the plastic string spanish looking things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Yamaha FG700S @ $199. Best bang for the buck. Nothing else comes close. If you're thinking about a Carlo Robelli, then you must be near Sam Ash. You can try the Yamahas there, and they often have discount weekends that include Yamahas; otherwise, get them to throw in a nice Levy's EM20S gig bag. While at Sam Ash, try the Washburn G20S @ $149. It's a very nice solid top for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KimmyR Posted July 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sold top? what does that mean? And thanks for the help. I am near a Sam Ash. I heard that sometimes they give guitars away for free. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sold top? what does that mean?And thanks for the help. I am near a Sam Ash. I heard that sometimes they give guitars away for free. Is that true? He said "solid" top....not "sold" top, It means the top is solid wood as opposed to plywood, or what is commonly referred to as "laminated". For $200 I think you could do a lot better than a Carlo Robelli. I'd highly recommend the Yamaha FG700S.....you're not gonna find a better guitar for that price......trust me. And, I'm pretty sure you're going to have to pay for it. Sam Ash isn't in the habit of giving guitars away. It's called a "store". It's where you "buy" things....they want "money" for 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KimmyR Posted July 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 He said "solid" top....not "sold" top, It means the top is solid wood as opposed to plywood, or what is commonly referred to as "laminated".For $200 I think you could do a lot better than a Carlo Robelli. I'd highly recommend the Yamaha FG700S.....you're not gonna find a better guitar for that price......trust me. And, I'm pretty sure you're going to have to pay for it. Sam Ash isn't in the habit of giving guitars away. It's called a "store". It's where you "buy" things....they want "money" for 'em! Alright smarty. 'Sold' was a typo, thank you for the explanation, and I heard that they would do specials. That if you spend so much, then you get a free Carlo Robelli guitar. That's why I was curious about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Robelli's are a house brand of Sam Ash. There are much better guitars for the money, in particular Yamaha's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Alright smarty. 'Sold' was a typo, thank you for the explanation, and I heard that they would do specials. That if you spend so much, then you get a free Carlo Robelli guitar. That's why I was curious about them. Well.........scuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuze me. I thought you misread it. However, if you have to spend a lot to get a free Carlo Robelli, why not just buy a decent guitar to begin with?? BTW- welcome to the forum.....and, if you're gonna hang around here very long you might as well get used to some of the smart aleck comments. We do it all the time.....don't take it personal. Sorry if you were offended. Hang around....it'll get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinchegordo Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Well.........scuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuze me. I thought you misread it. However, if you have to spend a lot to get a free Carlo Robelli, why not just buy a decent guitar to begin with?? BTW- welcome to the forum.....and, if you're gonna hang around here very long you might as well get used to some of the smart aleck comments. We do it all the time.....don't take it personal. Sorry if you were offended. Hang around.... it'll get better. He means you'll get used to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members waleedijaz Posted April 25, 2016 Members Share Posted April 25, 2016 Are you just looking for a steel-string dreadnought to get started???? == crossword puzzles == Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted April 25, 2016 Members Share Posted April 25, 2016 Note the date of the question you're addressing. It's not likely that the original poster is still waiting for answers since he posted this question in July of 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted April 25, 2016 Members Share Posted April 25, 2016 Buy this: http://www.rondomusic.com/GPDEN.HTML Why be like everybody else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted April 25, 2016 Members Share Posted April 25, 2016 Buy this: http://www.rondomusic.com/GPDEN.HTML Why be like everybody else? Indeed. But I think I'd go for this nylon string gypsy: http://www.sagamusic.com/products/product-details.aspx?item=DG-560 Anyway, Carlo Thingie guitars probably don't exist anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted April 25, 2016 Members Share Posted April 25, 2016 Well the guy DID say a couple hundred bucks. That thing is well into 4 figures.And aren't gypsy jazz guitars typically steel string? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted April 26, 2016 Members Share Posted April 26, 2016 They are indeed typically steel string. But WTH - I like nylon strings and isn't it a great git? HST I'd never buy it - far to expensive for me - I have a strict upper limit in force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Barb Posted December 8, 2019 Members Share Posted December 8, 2019 I have the opportunity to get a Carlos rebelli 12 string acoustic for $125. Is this worth it? Never heard of this make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted December 8, 2019 Moderators Share Posted December 8, 2019 Carlo Robelli is a Sam Ash house brand. If you have played the guitar, and you like it, what is the issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wkendhacker Posted December 27, 2019 Members Share Posted December 27, 2019 On 7/2/2009 at 9:23 PM, kimona said: Yamaha FG700S @ $199. Best bang for the buck. Nothing else comes close. If you're thinking about a Carlo Robelli, then you must be near Sam Ash. You can try the Yamahas there, and they often have discount weekends that include Yamahas; otherwise, get them to throw in a nice Levy's EM20S gig bag. While at Sam Ash, try the Washburn G20S @ $149. It's a very nice solid top for the money. I’d go so far as to say there really is very little reason to buy anything other than Yamaha until you get past the $500 price point. And probably a little past that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mickwebb Posted February 14, 2020 Members Share Posted February 14, 2020 I would look on craigslist, offerup, lettgo. I find really nice (guitars/case/extras) all the time for under $100. for young people to learn on. a person always needs to do their homework, because there are always people that are over priced, so do your homework, just look up, online, name and model before purchaseing. If its gone there are always others. The yamaha 700s, is a great guitar, i have 3 of them , ( TOO MANY), you will be very very happy. The thrift store in my area has a carlo-robelli for $25., Thank you, I am a guitar nut, and i love Washburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knulp Posted June 19, 2020 Members Share Posted June 19, 2020 Has Sam Ash changed over the years. I use to go to the one in Hempstead, Long Island in the early to mid 60s. A good friend of mine purchased a Fender Stratocaster there around 1964, or 65 while we were in high school. They always seemed to have good stuff. Never saw a "house brand" anything back then. Use to buy my sheet music there. Just interested in knowing what happened to them. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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