good mid-price acoustics?

[stratmanuk]

Hi everyone

 

thinking of getting a mid price or cheapo acoustic (i.e. under 750

[DeepEnd]

I'm sure you'll get lots of responses to this but Yamahas are generally well liked. As for the Ibanez Exoticwood series, I own an Ibanez Artwood but I don't care for the Exoticwood line. They're made to look cool but they don't sound particularly good unplugged. The Artwood line includes acoustic/electrics and they sound very nice unplugged.

 

That said, it sounds like you're looking for an acoustic that will be primarily played plugged in. A Takamine might work for you, as would a used lower end Taylor. Electric players generally like Taylors. If you can't find or afford one of those, try finding a Walden. Nice guitars, haven't been around very long but they have a loyal following. Necks are similar to Taylors.

[JerseyGuy]

As I don't play plugged, I probably can't help much. I did pick up the Vai Ibanez a couple times and it sounds very nice unplugged, not as deep/boomy as a good dreadnought, but clear and distinct notes, nicely balanced, seems ideal for fingerpicking. At the top of your price range. It seems very well made, all solid tone woods. Lotta bling on the fretboard, but that's nicely done, too. I read a strong review of the Fishman Aura electronics in an Acoustic Guitar review of an Alvarez-Yairi. Comfortable to hold and of course, set up for those who play a lot of electric, so easy to play. I'd be interested to hear your opinion of it plugged in if you get to one. Good luck.

[guitarist21]

IMO In that price range you can do better than Ibanez, Yamaha, and Ovation.

 

Check out Epiphone Masterbilt, Larrivee, Guild GAD, and Blueridge.

 

Ellen

[rjoxyz]

If you are in the UK, I understand Walden's are plentiful there. They get high praise around here.

[BackPocket]

If you fingers tend to hurt a lot, look into a short scale guitar. It makes playing a whole lot easier (imo).

 

Johnson caronlina and recording king om/ooo models are short scale. Some seagulls are short scale.

[Samilyn]

 

IMO In that price range you can do better than Ibanez, Yamaha, and Ovation. Check out Epiphone Masterbilt, Larrivee, Guild GAD, and Blueridge. Ellen

 

 

+1

 

I like Yamaha for budget or entry level, but for the money you're talking, take a good look at the ones Ellen mentioned.