acoustic guitars
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Get a buddy that can play. Visit some music stores. Try as many different guitars in the price range you can afford. Don't trust the guy running the store - a good guitar player can make any guitar sound good - even if its cheap crap.
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Originally Posted by 88grandmarquis
I've been tossing around the idea of getting an acoustic guitar. Don't know if I'd get used or new, yet. Wondering if you folks have any opinions on certian brands/types. Right now I play a Fender Squire Strat.
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Well,i just bought a Taylor Big Baby..man..this thing is INCREDIBLE for the price,and i would definately recommend it to a beginner or experienced player...GREAT SOUND and GREAT PLAYABILITY...i've never played an acoustic like this one..DEFINATELY check one of these out before you make your final decision...they're around $400-$500...and they are worth every penny..they are incredible...the best $450 i've ever spent...Musician's Friend has them.. http://www.musiciansfriend.com ,but definately play one before you make your final decision..thanks..good luck..
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Originally Posted by Bullet-Nose
Depends on your playing level, style of music, and depth of your pockets. Yamaha, Seagull, better Washburns, Ibanez (I have a real nice Ibanez, underrated guitar as far as I'm concerned), Martin, etc-etc; all nice players. A friend of mine owns a flame maple Gibson J-200, beyond sweet! The best playing guitar I ever handled was a Taylor. My advice is try a bunch, buy the one that suits you. Happy Hunting!
I have a Tacoma that I bought a few years ago and I'm waiting for it to "settle." I bought it new on a whim, but I don't really like "new" guitars. I also have an early 90's Ovation deep-bowl classical that I love. My other guitars are all high-end electrics.
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$340 later, I have two new guitars.
Washburn Acoustic D-10S w/ Hard shell case
Washburn Rover w/ Travel case
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The special was "buy a hardshell case for the D-10S and get the Rover w/ case free ($150 value)".
The D-10S has a life-time warranty, which is one reason I bought it over another one I had my sights on. It's comfortable to play and sounds good. The little Rover is great. Fun and sounds real good for being so small.
The one I was eyeing was an Art & Lutherie for $240, but I felt it wasn't versatile enough for what I wanted to play right now. I would have considered it over the Washburn had I been more advanced in my playing.
**One question though: Since I won't be using the Rover all that much, should I loosen the strings on it while it sits?
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Justin
Washburn Acoustic D-10S w/ Hard shell case
Washburn Rover w/ Travel case
Qwik Tuner
Picture
The special was "buy a hardshell case for the D-10S and get the Rover w/ case free ($150 value)".
The D-10S has a life-time warranty, which is one reason I bought it over another one I had my sights on. It's comfortable to play and sounds good. The little Rover is great. Fun and sounds real good for being so small.
The one I was eyeing was an Art & Lutherie for $240, but I felt it wasn't versatile enough for what I wanted to play right now. I would have considered it over the Washburn had I been more advanced in my playing.
**One question though: Since I won't be using the Rover all that much, should I loosen the strings on it while it sits?
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Justin
Last edited by 88grandmarquis; Dec 18, 2004 at 02:29 PM.
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A few thoughts.
I would not loosen the strings, just leave it in tune in it's case.
You may also want to consider a humidifier for each guitar. They are little plastic donuts with sponges that fill with water. They help keep the wood from drying out.
I am a big Martin fan as well. I have a D35 and D12-1. Nothing sounds like Martin, IMHO.
I would not loosen the strings, just leave it in tune in it's case.
You may also want to consider a humidifier for each guitar. They are little plastic donuts with sponges that fill with water. They help keep the wood from drying out.
I am a big Martin fan as well. I have a D35 and D12-1. Nothing sounds like Martin, IMHO.
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I wouldn't loosen the strings, as the neck may go the other way, or it may end up twisting. I had this happen to a charvelle rhode's \/ it was a neck thru body, man was it nice, I had it straightened, and it never played the same, sold it and bought a jackson concept DR-4 (dinky reverse) that was a hell of a guitar, sold it too, hate myself for it.
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by Matt M, PA
You may also want to consider a humidifier for each guitar. They are little plastic donuts with sponges that fill with water. They help keep the wood from drying out.
I got a humidifier, too. Forgot to mention it.
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I had a Washburn D10, but not the S model. I wasn't too happy with the tone, a solid top makes a big difference. I am much more partial to the D12S or D13S. But as long as you are happy with it, that's the main thing. And a solid top guitar will improve in tone with age. I just like the bassier sound that you get with a Rosewood body guitar. The Rover looks like a cool little travel guitar, I haven't tried one. As for the strings, leave them at tension except when taking the guitar on an airplane, then you want to detune it to take the stess off the neck. Happy pickin'! -TD
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