Members campfirehero Posted May 9, 2009 Members Share Posted May 9, 2009 Care to list some options?Yamaha FG730SJohnson Carolina JO27Epiphone MasterbiltRecording KingSilver CreekMartin I know you can get some good all wood guitars for that price point, or just a solid top for half that as well. So what do you think is the short list for the price range... Personally I like the masterbilt series, but I've been impressed with the yamaha, and I'm just learning about the johnson models... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted May 9, 2009 Members Share Posted May 9, 2009 YamahaYamahaYamaha and where can you get a Martin for less than $600? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnkline Posted May 9, 2009 Members Share Posted May 9, 2009 Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha and where can you get a Martin for less than $600? the older d-1 used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KoskineN Posted May 9, 2009 Members Share Posted May 9, 2009 I just got a Norman B20 12 strings and it's really great! They're is also other great models in the Norman lines for under 600$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yamaha Junkie Posted May 9, 2009 Members Share Posted May 9, 2009 FG730S is a great chioce. The Sitka top give a nice warm sound for strumming and general playing. Check out the Yamaha 6 series. Solid Engelman top, handmade and comes with a very nice pro soft case. I have the LS6 is a nice OM size for Fingerstyle.Yep. Check out Yamaha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Used martin DM $550 average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 YamahaArt & LutherieSeagull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crashclc Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Take a look at the new Ibanez Ambience line. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixgunner455 Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Yamaha FS720S -- a nice little guitar, sounds great played a lot of different ways. Yamaha FG700S -- very good basic guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bringbckclinton Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 I got my Larrivee D-03 for 500 used on Ebay, that's hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WashburnGuy Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 ....What else? Washburn! LOTS of models under $600!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 Crafter: http://gearhounds.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=244 http://gearhounds.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=245 http://gearhounds.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=769 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RingoCalamity Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 Any of the Godin's are great value in this price range - Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Art & Lutherie, and Norman. I'll probably be getting either a Yamaha or a Norman for my next acoustic, I have an A&L right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Galabar Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 Seagull 25th Anniversary Mahogany Spruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 the older d-1 used... That kind of thing only happens if you find a seller as stupid as I was - and I have to assume that this is a pretty rare thing. Under $600, I'd get me a Yammie LL6 and have enough left over for a cheap hooker and some Triscuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rickoshea Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 Crafter: http://gearhounds.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=244http://gearhounds.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=245http://gearhounds.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=769 +1000 - you have to try them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnkline Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 No recording kings or silver creeks here? I was hoping someone took a leap of faith on one of these models for a review... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 Under $600, I'd get me a Yammie LL6 and have enough left over for a cheap hooker and some Triscuits. See--I'd skip the Triscuits and go upscale on the hoo-er. In Detroit, that would get you a lot more than in NYC! Hypothetically speaking, of course. Little known fact--the unemployment rate for prostitutes in Detroit is actually higher than that of the general workforce. No bailout money for them either, at least not from the Feds. Seems unfair, given the fact the financial sector has been screwing the public almost as long as they have. Oh--guitars. Under $600, I think Masterbilt is a prohibitive favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brokepick Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 You asked about Silver Creeks, I'll tell ya about Silver Creeks. From a previous thread: I have two Silver Creek dreads, the D160 and the D170. Both of them had uneven frets, in addition to needing nut filing and saddle shaving. (They both came with bone nut and saddle BTW.) The bridge pins are cheap plastic, and the tuners are a bit cheap. I put new bridge pins on. The tuners haven't given me reason to replace them. I filed, crowned and dressed the frets, and did the setup work on both of them myself, so I probably saved a few bucks there, but even if I had had to pay to have it done, I would have done it. For all that, these guitars sound very good-- better than any laminates, and as good as most solid woods I've tried, IMHO, and FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 If I was going to spend $600 I'd go for the Masterbilt over the FG730S. I love my FG730S, but my Epi sounds better. Now if the OP had said $400, that would be another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brianwahl Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 We could break it down to new and used... New: Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500R - played one at Guitar Center the other day and was very, very impressed. If I were going to buy a guitar in this range, this would be the one. But, there are tons of guitars in this range I haven't played. New: Seagull 25th Anniversary CW Flame Maple - weird headstock, awesome everything else... Used: Taylor 114ce - while it is at the bottom of the Taylor pile and doesn't have solid wood back/sides, it still plays really, really well and has a pretty sweet taylor sound, if you like the taylor sound... If you get lucky you could probably score a 214ce for $600, and if electronics aren't essential, you could probably get a 214 (no CE). Or 110. Or 210, depending on your body style of choice. There are many more great options, especially used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Maximum Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 Care to list some options?Yamaha FG730SJohnson Carolina JO27Epiphone MasterbiltRecording KingSilver CreekMartinI know you can get some good all wood guitars for that price point, or just a solid top for half that as well. So what do you think is the short list for the price range...Personally I like the masterbilt series, but I've been impressed with the yamaha, and I'm just learning about the johnson models... My Guild GAD was under 600 last year, but I don't know if that's still true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mole2 Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 You asked about Silver Creeks, I'll tell ya about Silver Creeks. From a previous thread: I have two Silver Creek dreads, the D160 and the D170. Both of them had uneven frets, in addition to needing nut filing and saddle shaving. (They both came with bone nut and saddle BTW.) The bridge pins are cheap plastic, and the tuners are a bit cheap. I put new bridge pins on. The tuners haven't given me reason to replace them. I filed, crowned and dressed the frets, and did the setup work on both of them myself, so I probably saved a few bucks there, but even if I had had to pay to have it done, I would have done it. For all that, these guitars sound very good-- better than any laminates, and as good as most solid woods I've tried, IMHO, and FWIW. I have to agree here that the Silver Creeks are one great buy. I have both the T-170 and the D-170 and I had to set both up though I didn't have uneven frets to contend with. Truss bar adjustment, nut file and saddle shave and all was fine. Most any guitar you buy new will need a setup unless you buy from a smaller dealer who will do it for you before delivery. The best thing about these is if you are patient and diligent you can get them for less than $200 with sales and price matching. Guitar with hardshell case will run less than $250 and I figure they're the best buy on the market. When purchasing one of these just make sure to go over it good. There have been some klunkers reported in the past. Of course YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinchegordo Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 If I was going to spend $600 I'd go for the Masterbilt over the FG730S. I love my FG730S, but my Epi sounds better.Now if the OP had said $400, that would be another story. I think it depends on which MB,i bought the AJ-500M and took it back only to come home with a FG730s,once i put a bone nut on the 730 there was no comparison,the MB's seem a bit too dark for my palette just MO:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mortatort Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 Used Alvarez Yairi. Question answered. Thread complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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