Members emann Posted March 24, 2007 Members Share Posted March 24, 2007 Years ago I use to have a Yamaha LL11 and was completely happy with the sound. Hard times came and I had to let it go, a big regret. I don't want to go over $500, so my budget would be $300-$500, and a nice used guitar would be fine. I've been looking at: Yamaha FG365S (estimate around $300-$400 used)Sigma DR-41 (around $400)Yamaha FG730S (newer model around $300)Epiphone Masterbilt AJ500R (used under $400) I've read alot of the reviews on here about them and they all seem to rate fairly high? Anyone played with all these and have any preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted March 25, 2007 Members Share Posted March 25, 2007 The Yamaha FG365S is a really nice guitar. Put in a bone nut and saddle and it just sings. It has a bright tone - like a Taylor - with tons of sustain. I would also recommend the Yamaha FG-340. This is all-laminate. It has a darker tone than the FG365S and not nearly as much sustain. What it has that makes me favor it over the FG365S is a deep resonance to the tone. When you play it the tone comes from somewhere down deep. If you go for the FG-340 make sure it has the 3 piece back. For reasons I cannot fathom, Yamaha reissued the model # years later on a guitar that bears no resemblance to the classic FG-340 Both guitars are beautiful and feel comfortable to play. Each can be had for under $500.00 on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted March 25, 2007 Members Share Posted March 25, 2007 I would go Yamaha or Epi Masterbilt. Both are great. An AJ-500R under $400 is a great deal (unless its totally busted or something), IMO. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T0MCAT Posted March 25, 2007 Members Share Posted March 25, 2007 I just bought a Yamaha FG730, I dig it. But I really like Masterbilts a lot. If the Epi isn't messed up, I LOVE the AJ 500R's they look cool with the slope shoulder, they're loud, and they sound great--esp for less than 400. They have been asking 600 for a new ones at GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted March 25, 2007 Members Share Posted March 25, 2007 I would go Yamaha or Epi Masterbilt. Both are great. An AJ-500R under $400 is a great deal (unless its totally busted or something), IMO.Ellen Hey! What happened to your logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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