Members The*Ataris Posted December 5, 2004 Members Posted December 5, 2004 I'm primarily an electric player and have owned one acoustic since I've been playing. Now, I'm starting to "outgrow" (ie. despise the sound of) my $300 acoustic and I want to begin the process of finding another... My playing doesn't require a lot of fingerpicking, I prefer spruce or other "brighter" sounding tops, I'm looking for something dreadnought styled, don't mind a cut-a-way, not really looking for a pre-installed pickup system, cool finishes are welcome, and I like traditional looking headstocks... I really won't be performing with it, just for songwriting and recording...I just want something that is very, clear, loud, and resonates really well... So what are my best options in the $700 range? I completely understand that this isn't a ton of money to work with, but like I said, I'm not performing with it, I just need an underrated, "beater" that will serve me well for years... I've got Martin, Takamine, and Alvarez on my list to try out....what else? Thank you again. I'm sure you guys get this about once a week if not more but I'd really appreciate some personalized help...
Members splat-o-sphere Posted December 5, 2004 Members Posted December 5, 2004 i like a yairi for single note runs and gibson jumbos for chording, in youre price range check out some epi masterbuilts, if you like it bright check out maple bodies with ebony fretboards
Members UGB Posted December 5, 2004 Members Posted December 5, 2004 You are very close to the price point where I think Larrivee's rule. You could still probably find a used one in your range. You are firmly in the range of Blueridge which are, to me, some of the most articulate and loud guitars I've ever played. Just like Larrivee's as you move up in models you're paying for inlay and fru-fru. The base models of each company are fine guitars.
Members Darkmavis Posted December 5, 2004 Members Posted December 5, 2004 if you have that kinda cash, look used man, youll get an ace one for that money! lakewood are a perticular fave of mine, or an old guild
Members mr2good Posted December 5, 2004 Members Posted December 5, 2004 definately check larrivee out. You can get a D-03 for that price, maybe a used D-05 on eBay. I don't think they can be beat for the price. You may have the wrong attitutude, $700 can get you an acoustic that is far from a "beater" Matt
Members Chubby Checker Posted December 5, 2004 Members Posted December 5, 2004 id keep the 300 guitar and save the money up for a top o the line model
Members The*Ataris Posted December 6, 2004 Author Members Posted December 6, 2004 Hey, thank you for the responses... I really don't have any problem buying stuff used. All my best instruments and amps have seen some use prior to my ownership. Here's the problem: if I'm making an offer on an american Telecaster, I know how much it's worth. I have no idea what the market values of used acoustic guitars are... Any websites out there (besides ebay of course) where a lot of guitars change hands? Is there anything new in that price range that I can try out? Like anything significantly better than everything else? Believe me, I'm months away from a purchase. I'll want to try out a hundred guitars... Oh, and I'm just pretty sure that I don't want a cedar top guitar. Nothing overboard on bright... Thanks again...
Members EvilTwin Posted December 6, 2004 Members Posted December 6, 2004 Larrivee and Tacoma own this price range, IMO.
Members The*Ataris Posted December 6, 2004 Author Members Posted December 6, 2004 Originally posted by Chubby Checker id keep the 300 guitar and save the money up for a top o the line model Here's the problem chubs...I don't want a top of the line acoustic guitar. If I wanted to spend a bunch of cash on a top of the line acoustic, I could. I've set my price, I will budge if it's really worth it, but I've set my price...
Members BigMamaJ40 Posted December 6, 2004 Members Posted December 6, 2004 "I've set my price, I will budge if it's really worth it, but I've set my price..." You are a stronger man than I (not that I'm a man, but, well, I hope you know what I mean)! I set my price for a 12-string guitar last month, walked into a shop, fell in love, and ended up paying almost twice my "price" for a 6-string. Twice the price. Half the strings. And I couldn't be happier. Seriously, the best thing is to go out and try those 100 guitars. FWIW, I don't think I have ever heard of putting a maple top on an acoustic. ebay is a good price barometer. You can also get a good idea of current prices from web dealers like Elderly (especially used instruments, since they post actual prices), as well as the Larrivee, Martin and Taylor forums. Enjoy the hunt! BigMama
Members guitarcapo Posted December 6, 2004 Members Posted December 6, 2004 I feel you always get more of a deal buying an acoustic used. Let somebody else take the depreciation and break it in for you. If scratches don't matter to you you can get a whole lot of guitar for 700.00. The same holds true when buying a car but it's more so when you buy a guitar. A typical 2-year-old-car has depreciated to half it's value but has about 80% of it's life left. With guitars it the same for value but acoustics last decades so have 95% of their life left. Check out used Gibsons built in the 90's, American Guilds, Alvarez Yairis from the 80's
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