Looking for a decent steel string acoustic

[Matt08642]

I want to get an acoustic again, and I want a 6 string acoustic, what are some good brands to look in to in the sub $1000 range?

[KrisKunisch]

Walden, Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Epiphone Masterbuilt, Guild GAD, Morgan Monroe, Blueridge

[Hudman]

KrisKunisch gave you some excellent advice.

 

I would like to add Larrivee to his list.

 

Larrivee is one of the best brands under $1000.

[knockwood]

 

I would like to add Larrivee to his list. Larrivee is one of the best brands under $1000.

 

 

Yes.

[guitarist21]

Epiphone Masterbilt

[Kindras]

I've only tried the godin brand ones, and they sound amazing for thier price

 

Anyone know if Takamine's are worth it?

[KrisKunisch]

Oh forgot to mention, aside from brands...solid tops, solid b&s, dovetail neck joints (unless the brand or you prefer bolt or mortis/tenon application), the material of the bracing. Be annoying, it's your money...make that salesperson work for it.

[simplygoodmusic]

 

I've only tried the godin brand ones, and they sound amazing for thier price Anyone know if Takamine's are worth it?

 

 

IMO, yes, but I am biased.

 

A lot of brands make awesome guitars in that price range, but the ones that have been mentioned are simply the most raved about.

[Matt08642]

So far I've been looking at the Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500R http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Masterbilt-AJ500R-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518103 and the Morgan Monroe M-50D http://shsaudio.com/m50.htm

 

Good choices?

[LiveMusic]

I've never heard of Morgan Monroe but it looks good. How much is street price?

[guitarist21]

 

Anyone know if Takamine's are worth it?

 

 

Takamine is known for their well-made acoustic electric guitars. On the whole they are very good guitars.

 

Ellen

[Bernie P.]

Cant go wrong with the AJ-dont know anything about the other.

[Abando]

Matt, when looking at the Epiphone Masterbilts, make sure you pick the guitar with the nut width you want. If you want a thin neck, you should pick the DR or AJ. If you want a nut width of 1.75, you should pick the EF-500 guitar. Epiphone Masterbilts are great guitars. Just in keep in mind what kind of body and neck you want when picking.

 

Abando

[whit townsend]

Dont overlook the 15 series Martins.