acoustic recommendations
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shawn7oh
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Re: acoustic recommendations
here a go, the whole ball o wax:
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Instrument-Store/Yamaha-Guitars-/_i.html?_fsub=3028842018
here a go, the whole ball o wax:
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Instrument-Store/Yamaha-Guitars-/_i.html?_fsub=3028842018
Dr. Vegetable
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Re: acoustic recommendations
Eh... I've played that model at GC. Kinda generic quality and not the best tone. I'd find a better, used Yamaha for the same money. (They get better with age.) Something more like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-Comp...e-/221128781176?pt=Guitar&hash=item337c4d6d78
Eh... I've played that model at GC. Kinda generic quality and not the best tone. I'd find a better, used Yamaha for the same money. (They get better with age.) Something more like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-Comp...e-/221128781176?pt=Guitar&hash=item337c4d6d78
shawn7oh
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Re: acoustic recommendations
i'd go for this yamaha for $500.00, no electronics. You're money's going into the guitar. you'll have to buy a Dean Markley Woody pickup for it, $80-$100.. Duncan makes some too, but I haven't tried one, I will some day. This guitar has an ebony fingerboard, good woods, and is handcrafted. You can't beat that for 500 bucks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-L-Se...e-/220868187660?pt=Guitar&hash=item336cc5160c
Just for kicks check out this "Silent" yamaha, i bet that would go over well on stage, as just a "stick", lol!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-SLG1...W-/220782641954?pt=Guitar&hash=item3367abc322
i'd go for this yamaha for $500.00, no electronics. You're money's going into the guitar. you'll have to buy a Dean Markley Woody pickup for it, $80-$100.. Duncan makes some too, but I haven't tried one, I will some day. This guitar has an ebony fingerboard, good woods, and is handcrafted. You can't beat that for 500 bucks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-L-Se...e-/220868187660?pt=Guitar&hash=item336cc5160c
Just for kicks check out this "Silent" yamaha, i bet that would go over well on stage, as just a "stick", lol!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-SLG1...W-/220782641954?pt=Guitar&hash=item3367abc322
Bludave
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voggin
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Re: acoustic recommendations
My wife has a little Blueridge OM knockoff I bought for her a few years back for around $400. It's a CANNON. And it plays really easily with light strings on it. Great for bluesy flatpicking. Stays in tune, too. I often pick it up instead of my Martin D16 (However, if you can get a D16 used at a good price, it is awesome. I wish I had an electric with its neck. The action is amazing and buzz-free even with a medium attack).
My wife has a little Blueridge OM knockoff I bought for her a few years back for around $400. It's a CANNON. And it plays really easily with light strings on it. Great for bluesy flatpicking. Stays in tune, too. I often pick it up instead of my Martin D16 (However, if you can get a D16 used at a good price, it is awesome. I wish I had an electric with its neck. The action is amazing and buzz-free even with a medium attack).
Matt42
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Re: acoustic recommendations
I agree with this statement wholeheartedly I started practicing on my acoustic almost exclusively about 10 years ago, and my finger strength and dexterity is much higher than your average electric only player. I also think I'm a much more accurate picker because of it.
I would recommend a Blueridge or an Epiphone Masterbilt. You should be able to find a used Masterbilt in the $300-$400 ish range. I love my Epiphone AJ-500R, it is a ridiculously loud instrument, it blow every Taylor I've ever heard out of the water, and most Martins too. I paid $550 for mine, new, I believe. Seagulls are nice in the $300ish used range also.
I would avoid Ovation. Ovations in your price range are very thin sounding, and not very loud. If you are playing with another guitarist unplugged, you'll get drowned out very easily. They sound great plugged in, and do play a little easier than some other acoustics, but overall, you'll get a better campfire sound from something made from real wood.
I agree with this statement wholeheartedly I started practicing on my acoustic almost exclusively about 10 years ago, and my finger strength and dexterity is much higher than your average electric only player. I also think I'm a much more accurate picker because of it.
I would recommend a Blueridge or an Epiphone Masterbilt. You should be able to find a used Masterbilt in the $300-$400 ish range. I love my Epiphone AJ-500R, it is a ridiculously loud instrument, it blow every Taylor I've ever heard out of the water, and most Martins too. I paid $550 for mine, new, I believe. Seagulls are nice in the $300ish used range also.
I would avoid Ovation. Ovations in your price range are very thin sounding, and not very loud. If you are playing with another guitarist unplugged, you'll get drowned out very easily. They sound great plugged in, and do play a little easier than some other acoustics, but overall, you'll get a better campfire sound from something made from real wood.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: acoustic recommendations
I've got one.... just the kind of people we usually go camping with would really dislike me if I was laying out the squeals and divebombs.... they just don't get it.... needs to sound more mellow for them...
Thanks for all the recommendations guys, I'm looking into a lot of great stuff.
I've got one.... just the kind of people we usually go camping with would really dislike me if I was laying out the squeals and divebombs.... they just don't get it.... needs to sound more mellow for them...
Thanks for all the recommendations guys, I'm looking into a lot of great stuff.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: acoustic recommendations
I do have two guitars strung 11-56... which I play in drop C or drop b or even B std.... but there is no buzz, and action is pretty darn low.... most acoustics I've played don't equal up to that.. they tend to be stiff, and have really high action.. not smooth or silky whatsoever.
I imagine there is a lot out there that I really need to get my hands on though and try out for mine own fingers/ears.
I do have two guitars strung 11-56... which I play in drop C or drop b or even B std.... but there is no buzz, and action is pretty darn low.... most acoustics I've played don't equal up to that.. they tend to be stiff, and have really high action.. not smooth or silky whatsoever.
I imagine there is a lot out there that I really need to get my hands on though and try out for mine own fingers/ears.
Matt42
New member
Re: acoustic recommendations
A good acoustic guitar shouldn't have action issues. My AJ-500R take a heavier touch than my strat, but it's still smooth as silk when I want to play fast on it. I play .013-.056 strings on mine, you just have to make sure to set up the action for the string gauge you are using.
A cheaper acoustic guitar strung with 12's or 13's is going to have neck issues, especially if there is no truss rod. I've had that issue with several cheaper Yamahas that I've played.
A couple other options to consider would be a Stratacoustic or Teleacoustic from Fender. They aren't loud or boomy, but they play easily.
A good acoustic guitar shouldn't have action issues. My AJ-500R take a heavier touch than my strat, but it's still smooth as silk when I want to play fast on it. I play .013-.056 strings on mine, you just have to make sure to set up the action for the string gauge you are using.
A cheaper acoustic guitar strung with 12's or 13's is going to have neck issues, especially if there is no truss rod. I've had that issue with several cheaper Yamahas that I've played.
A couple other options to consider would be a Stratacoustic or Teleacoustic from Fender. They aren't loud or boomy, but they play easily.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: acoustic recommendations
Only acoustic I've ever played that felt like an electric was an Alvarez.
Not a pricy Yairi Alvarez - just a regular Alvarez.
Only acoustic I've ever played that felt like an electric was an Alvarez.
Not a pricy Yairi Alvarez - just a regular Alvarez.
Bludave
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Re: acoustic recommendations
In all Honesty take a look at some of the Chinese made Guilds. They are well made & sound decent. All solid wood, bone nut & saddle. Very cool guitars & they are reasonable. They can run as low as a few hundred to as much as about 8 or 900.
http://www.guildguitars.com/instruments/?bodyShape=Grand Orchestra
In all Honesty take a look at some of the Chinese made Guilds. They are well made & sound decent. All solid wood, bone nut & saddle. Very cool guitars & they are reasonable. They can run as low as a few hundred to as much as about 8 or 900.
http://www.guildguitars.com/instruments/?bodyShape=Grand Orchestra
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: acoustic recommendations
I had a dean mlcoustic that was pretty cool and played well but it felt too small..7/8 sized....
I'm not opposed to any certain brand except fender..hatred ever fender I've ever held or played.
Lots of great info guys thanks so much.
I had a dean mlcoustic that was pretty cool and played well but it felt too small..7/8 sized....
I'm not opposed to any certain brand except fender..hatred ever fender I've ever held or played.
Lots of great info guys thanks so much.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
MojoMonster
Active member
Re: acoustic recommendations
Best acoustic necks I've ever played were Ovations.
FWIW.
Best acoustic necks I've ever played were Ovations.
FWIW.
Re: acoustic recommendations
Wechter Pathmaker® Deluxe Thinline Mahogany with Fishman Presys 501 & Deluxe hardshell case included $770 Retail. Carl Verheyen of Supertramp Favorite Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Wechter Pathmaker® Deluxe Thinline Mahogany with Fishman Presys 501 & Deluxe hardshell case included $770 Retail. Carl Verheyen of Supertramp Favorite Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Matt42
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Re: acoustic recommendations
That might sound good plugged in, but for a campfire guitar there are much better options in that price range.
That might sound good plugged in, but for a campfire guitar there are much better options in that price range.
