Members AndrewGG Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 My personal favorite in the under 1000 price range is the Yamaha L series 16 models ( handmade in Japan )-they make a decent dread, and a mini jumbo--- all solid wood with a nice sound . Yes; and they get overlooked far too often I feel. It's almost as if the reputation Yamaha has for quality lower-priced guitars leads people to believe that's all they build. Boy are they missing out! __________ Martin 000-15S Yamaha LL26 Yamaha LL6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 I have an older L series yamaha. It is a spruce/mahogany model L5A. It is one of my teo favorites (the other is a d28). Incredible sound, a great value. Personally, I would not recommend looking at the Morgan Monroes. I have played many, and for the most part not been impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aaron313 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Update. I played a Breedlove that GC listed at about $1600, and compared it to a Martin at a slightly higher price ($2200). It may have been the fact that the Martin was a dreadnought, but the Atlas sounded deader and in a lower class... period. Not that it was not very nice, but just not in the same league, imo. I decided to up my budget to low $2k's, and have been looking at the D-28. Now I just need to find a store that carries it for a reasonable price. Obviously those Acoustic-Electrics are snazzy and fashionable these days, but I would rather get a better pure acoustic for the same price. So, tomorrow will hopefully yield some interesting results again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Well, if you're upping it to $2K and considering Martins (and dreads no less) then look at the HD-28 and D-35. The OM-21 and OM-35 also get lots of love around here. If you look elsewhere (such as a mom & pop shop) you may find that they come nearer to your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Love D28s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 +1:thu: on the D-28I tried one out a few weeks back...simply amazing guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cliffsdad1234 Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Almost in the same boat as you , man! I'm a semi-retiring bass player who is moving into just doing acoustic type gigs and what-not, and have slightly larger budget (around 2K, I had some really cool bass gear!), anyhow, the drummer from one of my bands is a music store clerk for a Taylor dealer so I got unlimited time with all the Taylors, then I went to my local GC.... Well I banged around on ever guitar around the 2K mark, Martin, Gibson, Breedlove, and I took my brother who plays in a few bands as well and made him sit with his back adjacent to me so he couldn't see what I was playin but he wasn't behind me, and lo and behold the guitar we kept going back to was a Taylor DN3. go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Martin 15 series ($900-$1000) & Guild Bluegrass Jubilee D-40's (US-made). I've seen the BJ's on EBay for $999. I've played a few Martin solid Hog 15 series. They are spectacular guitars for the money. Wow! Looka wat I found! $750 on EBay. 1987 Guild GF-25. SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aaron313 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 The D-28 has moved to the top of my list, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 In the D-28 price range, there are some spectacular guitars. I really don't care for the higher-priced Martins I've played & heard though. I have heard a lot of guitars that sound better to my ears. The 15 series Martins OTOH, at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Music Calgary Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Best acoustics are always used in my experience. It's amazing the deals you can find these days. I have a handmade K. Yairi that I picked up for $535 which sounds excellent and plays like a dream. Got a classic Guild for $800 too which is just unreal. Finding the right deal is all about being patient and keeping your eyes open. I wouldn't buy a new acoustic personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Best acoustics are always used in my experience. It's amazing the deals you can find these days. I have a handmade K. Yairi that I picked up for $535 which sounds excellent and plays like a dream. Got a classic Guild for $800 too which is just unreal.Finding the right deal is all about being patient and keeping your eyes open. I wouldn't buy a new acoustic personally. Crap. You made me go over to the UMGF and look up used guitars. No basic D-28's there but I found a few deals that have me breaking out in a cold sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Guild D55 - you won't find a better guitar at that price range IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aaron313 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Tomorrow should be a fun day. Going to head over to my favorite store, Guitar Showcase, where there is no pressure or competition (because I have my own personal salesman). I get straight advice from the guys there, which I like. Only problem is that their prices are not competitive enough for my tastes. But then again, they have rare guitars that I don't see at Guitar Center. They are also the only Fender Custom Shop dealer in NorCal (I'm pretty sure about that), too. Anyway, if I can't get my hands on an HD-28 or D-28, or D-35 to try, I will be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burkedajerk88 Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 imo masterbilts are one of the best possible values out there. Most of them are under $1000, so unless you can get a deal on something like a larivee to $1k or under I'd go with a masterbilt and use the extra couple hundred dollars you'll save on something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Simon76 Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 An interesting phenomina about a D28 is that your buddies may come over once in a while to jam with you mainly to compare a guitar to a real D28. Once in a while you can find a good deal on a used one, here's a 2000 D28 for $1400 . http://chambana.craigslist.org/msg/818780146.html If you buy it new you get their lifetime warrenty. In 30 years when it needs a neck reset, they will do the work (at least they do right now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.