acoustic guitar...
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mudd
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You all are wonderful! Thanks! and Mudd, wonderful advice!...
no prob,
your atually about a week and a half late
I just sold my gibson acoustic/electric
PsyOps
Pixelated
Buying a guitar usually depends on what you are willing to spend. Almost by rule you get what you pay for. I have a Takamine Jasmine. Bought it on ebay for about $200. It's a fine beginner - intermediate player. Good low and easy-to-play action. And it stays in tune. Pop some Ilixir strings on it and it sounds great. You can also plug it in to an amp. The electronics aren't all that great in my opinion thought. Kind of tinny and feeds back easy.
I also have a Taylor 414 CE. I happen to think Taylor makes the best mass-produced guitars around. Sound construction, EXCELLENT sound at any price level and the best electronics. They tend to be pricy and cover a wide price range but worth every penny. The good thing about Taylor is if you decide to quit playing and want to sell it and keep it in good shape they hold their value nearly at sale price.
If you want to have an opportunity to make the right choice I would recommend Washington Music Center (aka Chuck Levins) in Silver Springs. They have a ginormous collection of guitars and the most educated sales people that will help you pick what's right for you. You can sit down and try them all. And it's important to be able to play them before you buy.
I also have a Taylor 414 CE. I happen to think Taylor makes the best mass-produced guitars around. Sound construction, EXCELLENT sound at any price level and the best electronics. They tend to be pricy and cover a wide price range but worth every penny. The good thing about Taylor is if you decide to quit playing and want to sell it and keep it in good shape they hold their value nearly at sale price.
If you want to have an opportunity to make the right choice I would recommend Washington Music Center (aka Chuck Levins) in Silver Springs. They have a ginormous collection of guitars and the most educated sales people that will help you pick what's right for you. You can sit down and try them all. And it's important to be able to play them before you buy.
PsyOps
Pixelated
Actually I will second this. Even though I recommended Washington Music Center the folks at HotLicks (there's one in PF and Waldorf; I think Waldorf has a slightly larger selection) were great and I got a fair deal on both of my Taylors.
But go to Washington Music Center just for the sheer size and experience. They are absolutely HUGE.
PsyOps
Pixelated
Wow... you went right for the wallet on that one. These things are through the roof. Got to play one at HL in Waldorf when the Taylor Road Show came through. What a nice guitar. Just couldn't afford it.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
PsyOps
Pixelated
Do you have one?
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Hell...
...no!
I'd be petrified to even pick one up. Everything I own, I play and that means they get scratched and dinged. If I found a beat up used one I'd think about it.
...no!
I'd be petrified to even pick one up. Everything I own, I play and that means they get scratched and dinged. If I found a beat up used one I'd think about it.
kwillia
n/a
My B-I-L has a $4,000 acoustic guitar... and a $25,000 mandolin.
I'm leaning towards my first choice... the Jasmine from Takamine. It's gonna be a present for my son's 16th birthday. I love the idea of letting him pick one out for himself... but he'd go for the $4,000 one from Hawaii...
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Are...
...you trying to show off?
My B-I-L has a $4,000 acoustic guitar... and a $25,000 mandolin.
I'm leaning towards my first choice... the Jasmine from Takamine. It's gonna be a present for my son's 16th birthday. I love the idea of letting him pick one out for himself... but he'd go for the $4,000 one from Hawaii...
...you trying to show off?
kwillia
n/a
...you trying to show off?
Nope... no showing off here... I'm only allowed to look at it... he won't even let me strum...
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Here's...
...what you do; Get him to play a few chords on it and just grab your ears in mock agony and scream; "For GODS sake! Get the intonation on that damn thing fixed!"
He'll get all indignant.
Nope... no showing off here... I'm only allowed to look at it... he won't even let me strum...
...what you do; Get him to play a few chords on it and just grab your ears in mock agony and scream; "For GODS sake! Get the intonation on that damn thing fixed!"
He'll get all indignant.
PsyOps
Pixelated
...no!
I'd be petrified to even pick one up. Everything I own, I play and that means they get scratched and dinged. If I found a beat up used one I'd think about it.
Wanna see someone that beats the crap out of his guitar?
Larry Gude
Strung Out
kwillia
n/a
I went with the Tak... it came in yesterday and it is beautifully crafted! I can't wait to hear it...
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Baby...
...Jesus spares a bunny every time one of his children start playing guitar.
I went with the Tak... it came in yesterday and it is beautifully crafted! I can't wait to hear it...
...Jesus spares a bunny every time one of his children start playing guitar.
kwillia
n/a
Sweet!...Jesus spares a bunny every time one of his children start playing guitar.
LordStanley
I know nothing
I went with the Tak... it came in yesterday and it is beautifully crafted! I can't wait to hear it...
Sweet... I should have gone with a Tak when I bought my acoustic.
One of these days if I ever get serious about playing again. I will upgrade. But for now, my campfire guitar will suffice.
The_Judge
New Member
E-Bay I've seen starter guitars go for as little as $20