Members Kid A Posted November 29, 2005 Members Posted November 29, 2005 Hi everyone, A friend of mine would like to get his son an acoustic/electric for Christmas and he plans to spend around $200. What is the best choice? I have been playing for many years, but I really only know electrics, so any help would really be appreciated. Jim
Members Kid A Posted November 29, 2005 Author Members Posted November 29, 2005 Is this a good deal? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/product/reviews/base_pid=519196/rpp=10/
Members KATMAN Posted November 29, 2005 Members Posted November 29, 2005 Your best bet is to go to a Guitar Center and see if they have one. Guitar Center and MF are buisness partners.But at $99,you relize it ain't going to be a Taylor. I've seen some Jasmines,Takamine knockoffs for $129,it is probably a better deal.
Members onetubetone Posted November 29, 2005 Members Posted November 29, 2005 For alittle more $, i think one of the best deals out there now is http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/515097/
Members Kid A Posted November 29, 2005 Author Members Posted November 29, 2005 Thanks for the replies. Any other opinions out there?
Members Rada Posted November 29, 2005 Members Posted November 29, 2005 You can probably get an Art & Lutherie Folk model w/electronics for under $300.... Norman's entry level B15 is a cool starter guitar and you can get them with Fishman electronics I think both are great beginner guitars....
Members stenzler Posted November 29, 2005 Members Posted November 29, 2005 I would suggest a Kona K1E.. they have great sound and are pretty cheap... you can get them on e-bay for around $150 maybe cheaper... also if something goes wrong you can send it in and Kona will fix it for free.. just a great buy overall
Members Kid A Posted November 29, 2005 Author Members Posted November 29, 2005 Are the Konas only sold through ebay?
Members Kid A Posted November 30, 2005 Author Members Posted November 30, 2005 I was also think of SX (rondomusic). My friend bought one of their basses and it is really nice....can I expect the same quality in one of their acoustic/electrics? Thanks again!
Members stenzler Posted November 30, 2005 Members Posted November 30, 2005 Yes the Konas are sold on ebay... the "official" dealer is P-Hill... and yes you can definately expect the same quality as most other brands.. My friends play my signiture series Kona and cant believe I paid under $200 for it... I might add that they have all since bought a Kona
Members titovanburen Posted November 30, 2005 Members Posted November 30, 2005 Hey I was about to post a similar thread!My cousin is thinking about starting up and her mom asked me what to get her... (She is 15).. I recomend this Alvarez.. The main reason is because it is a folk sized body and when I started playing acoustic at age eleven I was frustrated because the thing was so damn big and I could not see the fretboard when using a strap. Here's the link: http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/guitars/acoustic-guitars/Alvarez/RF8.asp
Members titovanburen Posted November 30, 2005 Members Posted November 30, 2005 Add a pickup later. It's a starter guitar!
Members SlowFingers Posted November 30, 2005 Members Posted November 30, 2005 I am thinking similar to Tito here. This is the kid's first guitar, so he really has no use for a pickup right now. You can get a little more guitar for the price if you skip the electronics for now. Maybe a Washburn D-10?
Members Misha Posted December 1, 2005 Members Posted December 1, 2005 Yes, add a pick-up later! Get the best guitar you can buy! Forget about the electronic for now!
Members RedsFan75 Posted December 1, 2005 Members Posted December 1, 2005 Originally posted by Misha Yes, add a pick-up later! Get the best guitar you can buy! Forget about the electronic for now! I'll echo this, a better guitar will decrease frustration and increase enjoyment. Pickups and amps can always be added at another Christmas.
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