Members bmadog Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 I live on the coast and would like a decent little steel-string that I can take camping, to the beach, etc... I don't expect much in the price range I'm looking at ( Anyone have any experience with the Washburn D-100?http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Washburn-D100-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=515366 This Rogue kit interests me because I'd have a beater mandolin to play around with too. I've never touched a Rogue guitar before, though. Any thoughts?http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-Acoustic-Guitar-and-Mandolin-Pack?sku=511194 Any other recommendations in the sub-$150 range would be welcome.
Members Stackabones Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 For beaters, best bet is a pawn shop.
Members brahmz118 Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 One of my students bought the D100 from MF the last time it went on sale for $100. It's her first guitar so she takes very good care of it. I don't know how well it (or any wood guitar) would fare on the beach, but this guitar seems well-made compared to the alternatives in that price range. I haven't found anything that 'explains' the low price. I play a Yamaha FX340CFTBS with similar specs -- made in Indonesia, laminated mahogany top. The two sound and feel about the same, though the Washburn is less than half the price of the Yamaha. I've played some $100 Sam Ash / Carlo Robelli models and they were all full of obvious flaws. I'm not familiar with any of the Rogue acoustics except for one of their resonator guitars, which didn't compare to my National.
Members slider Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 at GC last weekend I saw new Epiphone sunbursts for 99$.$I strummed one and it sounded very nice. didnt have tiome to pick it up and look at the details. but for 99$ ...practically chump change.
Members guit30 Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 The Rogues are pretty good Chinese beaters,just no company name, made in same factorys, a friend has one, he practices on it because the neck is easier to play than his Martin D-35Jim
Members bmadog Posted February 2, 2007 Author Members Posted February 2, 2007 Stack, you have an excellent point and I feel a little bit foolish that I hadn't already thought of going the pawnshop route. I should at least see what's available at the local hock-shops before I spend money on something new. I'm kinda leaning toward the Rogue kit if I don't find anything used, just because I think it'd be fun to have the mandolin (even though I haven't a clue what to do with it). Thanks for the suggestions all!
Members GothicLlama Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 Art & Lutherie That is the perfect answer right there. Durable, easy to play, great sounding, cheap.
Members Stackabones Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 Stack, you have an excellent point and I feel a little bit foolish that I hadn't already thought of going the pawnshop route. I should at least see what's available at the local hock-shops before I spend money on something new. I'm kinda leaning toward the Rogue kit if I don't find anything used, just because I think it'd be fun to have the mandolin (even though I haven't a clue what to do with it). Thanks for the suggestions all! No prob! Let us know what you get, hock or not!
Members EastCoastPlayah Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 I have a lamintaed top Art & Lutherie "wild cherry" dread that was bought new to be a beater for $220 Canadian(about 14 bucks US). It has the same neck as its solid top sister, and sounds exactly the same to me. I am quite fond of the brand and you should be able to find one in your price range.
Members Burningleaves Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 For that price range anything from a known maker should do the trick. Try a Yamaha or Tak.
Members wwjd Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 I've been surprised by the excellent build quality, factory setup, and the tone from the following models: Solid top:Washburn D10SYamaha FG700S Laminate top:Alvarez RD8
Members dk123123dk Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 i have a yamaha. its nice sounding, and holds a decent tune. i think it was about 120. i've had it for at least 5 years, it has some minor dings, a few stickers, and a painted pickguard, but it sounds great, and works as well as the day i got it. a few friends have them, and my uncle has one. they are pretty good esp for the money, nice full dread sound. dk
Members heymelbs Posted February 2, 2007 Members Posted February 2, 2007 I'd buy an older Yamaha, preferably a Nippon Gakki. The Yammys from the 70's were built like tanks and they have killer tone.
Members guitarist21 Posted February 3, 2007 Members Posted February 3, 2007 If you can get your hands on a good old Yamaha, then that's great, but if you can't, the Washburn is a great guitar. Ellen
Members DonK Posted February 3, 2007 Members Posted February 3, 2007 I have a lamintaed top Art & Lutherie "wild cherry" dread that was bought new to be a beater for $220 Canadian(about 14 bucks US). It has the same neck as its solid top sister, and sounds exactly the same to me. I am quite fond of the brand and you should be able to find one in your price range. Has the Canadian dollar really fallen that low? (just kidding, of course) Used Yamaha's are good beaters. The low-end models go for $200 - $300 new and can be found for less than $200 used. Well-built with good playability.
Members KATMAN Posted February 3, 2007 Members Posted February 3, 2007 If you can find an old Yamaha,as mentioned,it would be a perfect guitar.There's other cheapies out there as well. Old Sigmas,Goya,Pam,are all older made guitars.I wish I stil had my first acoustic,an old Conn.It was durable,tough, and sounded great. Wish I still had it.
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