Bluemoon Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 What is a decent acoustic in the $400 range. Just looking for something to mess around with. I used to have a Tacoma and loved it...but sold it a few years ago to fund another guitar purchase (never a good idea). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Seagull. I preach Seagull all the time. Sorry, they just make a good guitar on the cheap! If you want anything other than plain jane, you might not be happy though.... I think of Seagulls like early Flatiron mandolins and Earthwood basses.... bare bones and hippie-ish. If you're okay with that, then snap one up. You likee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elessar820 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I like Ovations. A Celebrity would be in the $400 and below range, maybe a decent used one on eBay too. A used X series from Martin wouldn't be bad either and the AE and Artwood series from Ibanez are decent enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Washburn makes some really good acoustics in that range....... my old D10SB has been beaten to death, overheated, chilled, etc, and still sounds great. The neck is straight, the action is rock bottom low, and it's tone is as sweet as any < $500 guitar. It's been voted "Best acoustic for under $500" by several magazines and players boards for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 What is a decent acoustic in the $400 range. Just looking for something to mess around with. I used to have a Tacoma and loved it...but sold it a few years ago to fund another guitar purchase (never a good idea). Takamine EG 440SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 For Laminate Wood Guitars, I like Epiphone (I'm not just saying that 'cause it's a Gibson Forum). I like the Jumbos, but the Dove and Hummingbird are cool to. The PR5-E is cool if you like a little smaller and more playable Acoustic Electric with nice fret access. Finding an All Solid Wood Guitar in that price range isn't as easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Find a used, lower-end Alvarez-Yairi. You'll get something that sounds twice as good as you paid for it. I wouldn't trade mine for ANY other acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 seagulls are bad ***, some low end art and luthrie (spelling?) are pretty sick and older MIJ acoustic maybe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I never played an acoustic I really liked (including Martins) until I played my '03 J45 RW. I wouldn't trade it for a solid gold monkey. Just sayin'. Best to ya. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I liked the Ibanez Exotic Wood series. I have this one, and it is an excellent guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Martin & Co DX1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Try Fenders... Real bright and Crisp sound as opposed to Yamaha's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Blue Moon... I'd say it depends on what you wanna play and I'm not sure on brand. What the heck, each guitar changes your technique - or at least, I think it should. You might even think about using fingerstyle on a nylon string box. A guitar student of mine years ago when I was teaching a bit had a nice "regular-size" Gibson I didn't appreciate as much then as I now think I should have. At the time I pickup up a cupla Ovation electric-acoustics, one steel, one nylon, some of the first on the general marketplace as I recall. They're not bad at all but in retrospect, I think I'd now get the Gibbie and a wood classic. Why? Well, the Ovations were good for getting beaten up a little, but there's just ... something. I did pick up a cupla years ago a cheapie 12 that's all wood. For what it's worth, I think there's a lot better quality around in ways than there was in the 60s, and in every price range. But... first, what do you want it for? That determines size, acoustic only or electric-acoustic... then start looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Epi masterbilts.They are pretty cheap on ebay if you want to take that risk otherwise not much more new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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