Any Acoustical Guitar Owners/Players Here?
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Any Acoustical Guitar Owners/Players Here?
I've been looking for an acoustical guitar to play just for fun. I'm in no hurry. I've got the front porch, cowboy boots, beagle, and a truck in pieces all over my house and back yard. So all I need now is a guitar to strum on the front porch to complete the ensemble.
I used to play the Chello.(sp?) Smaller than the classical string Bass. So I'm hoping it won't be too hard to learn how to play.
What I'd like to know is what features, brands, etc. to look for?
If buying used, what should I check for?
I'm 6'-1", and 180, if that helps in the guitar size decision.
I used to play the Chello.(sp?) Smaller than the classical string Bass. So I'm hoping it won't be too hard to learn how to play.
What I'd like to know is what features, brands, etc. to look for?
If buying used, what should I check for?
I'm 6'-1", and 180, if that helps in the guitar size decision.
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I bought a Fender acoustical for about $250 and got a carrying case with it. Very nice guitars and great resale value. you can go to some 2nd hand stores and get them for under 40 bucks or check on ebay.. type Fender guitar in the search box. You can get some great deals there too.
* edit* - I was just looking on ebay and there are some realy great prices. I may sell the one I have and get a cheaper one there.
* edit* - I was just looking on ebay and there are some realy great prices. I may sell the one I have and get a cheaper one there.
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Ya, before I go into the local stores without a clue I thought I should get some basic info first. Don't want to get bombarded with high pressure salesman or 'joe salesman' trying to sell me junk because I don't know the quality name brands.
Fender, eh? I knew they make electric guitars. Didn't know they made acoustic. Will take a look for one of those.
Fender, eh? I knew they make electric guitars. Didn't know they made acoustic. Will take a look for one of those.
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I've played for about 8 years and have a Washburn acoustic/electric. This is probably the best guitar I've ever owned. Not saying it's the best out there, but the best I've owned. I used to work in a local music store and feel comfortable telling you that you should steer clear of Samick and Aria acoustics. They both seem to have a problem with the necks warping. You can tune it to 440 with a tuner and then when you make a chord, it's out of tune. I would definitly check into a Fender or Martin for quality. Gibson makes some good guitars as well, as does Takamine (sp?). Not in all cases, but general rule of thumb I use is you get what you pay for for a new guitar. If you buy a $100 Aria guitar, there's not a good chance that it will play or sound like a $500 fender or gibson.
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dont forget about ibanz, or if going retro get a guild they both play real nice also a Goya is a excellent guitar, it is made by gisbon and has a really nice tone, they are under 200 , for a beginner i would suggest a yamaha accoustic, they are good priced and play great, just dont buy a hondo or something like that, your first guitar will be your teacher, if you play on junk with lousy action you will struggle to learn, i have a student who has a nice accoustic it is an off brand made by fender and it plays almsot as well as my 335 does. if you have the means and money to buy something worth something i would suggest a semi hollow body accoustic electric guitar. my 335 has a wide yet thin neck and it sounds good unplugged and excellent plugged in, you can moan the blues twang the country or rock the house with this guitar. but they are not cheap, even on ebay they run into 400-600 for the used ones and thats the low side, my 1974 Gibson 335 is now worth about 4000, i paid 300 bucks for it from a guy who was needing quick cash about 10 years ago.
Last edited by Opiewan; Jan 28, 2004 at 07:55 PM.
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