Basshole Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I need some imput here, things that I want you guys to know. -I would go to acoustics fourm but I like you guys way better -I want to but a cheap vintage acoustic (Kay/Harmoney/Silvertone/Epiphone) -This not something I can go to a music store and try out and see what feel right -I have about $150 to spend Do you guys have any knowledge on old vintage cheap acoustics? My bro says get a old silvertone, I was wondering if anybody has anything diffrent that might be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Silvertones are junk, seriously. If you get an old one, you just have old junk. Try out a company called Kona. They make a killer A/E for under $200. I bought one of their thinline A/Es from a pawn shop a few years ago, and after a good setup it outplays most any guitar I've ever tried, and that includes Martin, Gibson, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 What makes an instrument vintage? Years is what I suspect although some may be vintage junk as suggested. I say get a vintage 70's ovation. Ok it may not be vintage now, but give it 10 more years and it will be plus if an ovation from the 70's can last without the neck coming off then I'd say it was built pretty darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Dynadude I need a acoustic with mojo DJ I didn't find any cheap ovation out on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 vintage meaning old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 HARMONY SOVEREIGN http://www.broadwaymusicco.com/Harmony1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Dynadude I need a acoustic with mojoDJ I didn't find any cheap ovation out on ebay Mojo? Does that mean "Hard to tune, and sounds bad"? Believe me, you won't like a Harmony, unless you plan to play slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Mojo? Does that mean "Hard to tune' date=' and sounds bad"? Believe me, you won't like a Harmony, unless you plan to play slide.[/quote'] It means old wood, playable, nothing special, just needs to make a "decent" sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Check craigslist, try to find a nice washburn acoustic, they are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Try looking for some older Yamaha guitars. My sister has one she bought in the mid/late 70's and it sounds better today than it did new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 My daughter bought new for $120 an Oscar Schmidt acoustic. I must say it sounds pretty good! Thats 120 Canadian, so in the US you may get it cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Try looking for some older Yamaha guitars. My sister has one she bought in the mid/late 70's and it sounds better today than it did new. Yes, Yamahas are very nice. The 70s MIJ 12-strings are terrific; 6-strings good too. Washburn is another good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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