Does anyone here play guitar?

[MsManhattan]

I'm thinking of purchasing an electric acoustic guitar. Not for performing -- just to entertain myself. I took lessons as a kid on a classical guitar, which I still have, but the bridge is damaged... I was thinking of getting back into it and was looking for recommendations, in the $200-$400 range. I went into a fairly reputable shop today where the owner recommended I check out Dean Guitars entry-level/intermediate line. I'm gonna check out the company's Web site now, but if anyone has any other recommendations, please let me know. Thanks!

 

[tickle me pink]

Hmmm...... Dean is pretty good..... I'd recomend going to a shop and playing it before buying anything.... And instrument is very personal and different ones are better for different people. Play a few and see what you think feels better

 

[berni]

seagull from canada seems rel good value

 

[tickle me pink]

But value and feel are different, a guitar can be a good value but if you don't personally like how it plays its not worth it

 

[J.R. Hudson]

$400.00 ?

I'd consider tracking down an Ovation

http://www.ovationguitars.com/

 

[tickle me pink]

but still the feel matters the most

 

[Blaine]

http://www.guitarcenter.com/locations/store.cfm?store=810

 

[tickle me pink]

Yes exactally... Go there and play some and talk to them, thats the best thing to do

 

[spencer]

or you could buy a Taylor Big Baby and hook it up with an under the saddle pickup. I think that'd sound pretty sweet, and it'd be right in the area of 400 dollars. Granted it requires actually isntalling a pickup, but Taylors sound really good. Even the Big Baby model.

 

[Terry_Lasater]

$400.00 ?

I'd consider tracking down an Ovation

http://www.ovationguitars.com/

Yeah, Ovations are pretty sweet guitars. A friend of mine has had one for 20+ years.

I have an Alvarez 9-string acoustic; it's supposed to have the octave stings for the bottom three strings, but I just string it up as a six string.

Another nice acoustic brand is Yamaha.

 

[Chris Stearns]

I think it's important to pick a few up and get a good feel before you commit to paying for anything.

This also works for hookers and fresh fruit. ;0

 

[J.R. Hudson]

I love Ovation's Terry !

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I have a Yamaha Acoustic (I went through many a guitar in my younger more angry days). I have a Yamaha F-310 I got for $25.00 from a neighbor I had; think it retails at $150.00 ?

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Stay away from Guiter Center. Overpriced and the Sales Associates either haven't a clue or wont give you the time of the day if you are'nt a 'musician' (My experience)

 

[Terry_Lasater]

All the promotional pics of Nancy Wilson (in her prime) playing Ovations made an impression on me. :love4:

 

[spencer]

I think you should get a Stick.

http://www.stick.com

That seems like the most fun instrument to get. plus the separate pickups for each set of strings is pretty neat.

 

[J.R. Hudson]

This is the best I could do

 

[Terry_Lasater]

Man, the layout of that ad looks so old... because it is... and so am I.

 

[Terry_Lasater]

She just turned 52 years old last week.

 

[berni]

is she still single?

 

[Terry_Lasater]

She's married to Cameron Crowe. She had a cameo in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She was the hot blonde in the Corvette that Brad was checking out while driving in his pirate costume.

 

[berni]

Hey... I own an ovation, a Maton, fender and a number of other guitars.... the best one ever was the seagull from canada... sadly it was stolen... and it was the best value 'cause it felt so good.