MetalManiac
Li'l Junior Member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Thats the one I mean. I thought that would project. Apparently not.
Thats the one I mean. I thought that would project. Apparently not.
I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
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80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
I have a little roland xl40watter, but its an outdoor wedding, I was told no amps, and its only about 50 people or so max.
I may take the guitar camping a time or two so it can be used or dented and whatever, There's a busted Martin dread on ebay right now too... may be able to fix it up good enough to make noises come out of it ha ha.
I really appreciate all the input guys. I know electrics well, but I rarely ever play acoustics, lots to learn still.
I have a little roland xl40watter, but its an outdoor wedding, I was told no amps, and its only about 50 people or so max.
I may take the guitar camping a time or two so it can be used or dented and whatever, There's a busted Martin dread on ebay right now too... may be able to fix it up good enough to make noises come out of it ha ha.
I really appreciate all the input guys. I know electrics well, but I rarely ever play acoustics, lots to learn still.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Joe there's a GC about an hour drive from my house.... I may just sneak down there next week and try a bunch out.
Joe there's a GC about an hour drive from my house.... I may just sneak down there next week and try a bunch out.
TheLivingDead
Dawn Of The Shred
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
I totally would dude. Hope you find a real gem.
I totally would dude. Hope you find a real gem.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
^ that one is all yours dude I just ended up with two different guitars!
^ that one is all yours dude I just ended up with two different guitars!
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Ten second to love!
Ten second to love!
Matt42
New member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Where did you get that idea from? There is no laminate in my Epiphone Masterbilt. It's a solid rosewood top with solid mahogany back and sides. All of them are solid wood. Next time you make an "informative" post you might want to check your facts.
I've compared my AJ-500 to a '78 and an '84 D-28, it blew them both out of the water, it wasn't even close. I've played maybe 10 guitars that sounded better than my guitar; a pre-war J-45, a 50's D-18, half a dozen Collings, a Roy Noble, and a couple of Bourgeois.
Where did you get that idea from? There is no laminate in my Epiphone Masterbilt. It's a solid rosewood top with solid mahogany back and sides. All of them are solid wood. Next time you make an "informative" post you might want to check your facts.
I've compared my AJ-500 to a '78 and an '84 D-28, it blew them both out of the water, it wasn't even close. I've played maybe 10 guitars that sounded better than my guitar; a pre-war J-45, a 50's D-18, half a dozen Collings, a Roy Noble, and a couple of Bourgeois.
crusty philtrum
Vintageologist
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Dunno if you'd get a s/h one in your price range, but some of the most 'projecting' acoustics are Blueridge. Even their laminate models are great value, and they are loud with great tone. (I think their projection is due to a 'forward-shifted X-brace').
Dunno if you'd get a s/h one in your price range, but some of the most 'projecting' acoustics are Blueridge. Even their laminate models are great value, and they are loud with great tone. (I think their projection is due to a 'forward-shifted X-brace').
Matt42
New member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
If I were to buy anything other than a Masterbilt at the <$1000 price point, it would be a Blueridge. A shop near me carried them for about a year a while back, and I almost ended up with one twice, but had some unexpected expenses pop up that prevented the purchase. I can't remember which ones they were, but both were dreads of some kind. Not only did they sound good, but they played amazing.
If I were to buy anything other than a Masterbilt at the <$1000 price point, it would be a Blueridge. A shop near me carried them for about a year a while back, and I almost ended up with one twice, but had some unexpected expenses pop up that prevented the purchase. I can't remember which ones they were, but both were dreads of some kind. Not only did they sound good, but they played amazing.
sstanfield
Member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Well, what did you get? Yamahas are great acoustics - and a a great value.
Well, what did you get? Yamahas are great acoustics - and a a great value.
jtougas
New member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Check your facts before you post: your AJ-500 is a solid spruce top with a rosewood bridge, and solid rosewood back and sides.
http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Acoustic-Electric/Masterbilt-AJ-500RE.aspx
BTW, the bride is going to want to have a say in what's playing while she's walking down the aisle... that'll influence the guitar choice, and whether you'll be amped (they may have to concede on that point).
Check your facts before you post: your AJ-500 is a solid spruce top with a rosewood bridge, and solid rosewood back and sides.
http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Acoustic-Electric/Masterbilt-AJ-500RE.aspx
BTW, the bride is going to want to have a say in what's playing while she's walking down the aisle... that'll influence the guitar choice, and whether you'll be amped (they may have to concede on that point).
Matt42
New member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
I have the AJ-500M, so while I was wrong on the top wood (it's Sitka Spruce) the sides and back are Mahogany.
At least I got the solid wood part right!
I have the AJ-500M, so while I was wrong on the top wood (it's Sitka Spruce) the sides and back are Mahogany.
At least I got the solid wood part right!
jtougas
New member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
*chuckle* That you did, as well as choosing a great guitar - I played one a friend's girlfriend bought him, and it was quite nice.
*chuckle* That you did, as well as choosing a great guitar - I played one a friend's girlfriend bought him, and it was quite nice.
Matt42
New member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
I don't think there is a better acoustic on the market under $1000. I spent months trying different brands before I picked out mine. Six years later, I still love it. I've said before that were I in a position to afford a Collings, I'd still probably use my Epiphone as a touring and stage guitar.
I don't think there is a better acoustic on the market under $1000. I spent months trying different brands before I picked out mine. Six years later, I still love it. I've said before that were I in a position to afford a Collings, I'd still probably use my Epiphone as a touring and stage guitar.
Rand-O-Monium
New member
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
Pawnshop
Pawnshop
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: I need an electric/Acoustic guitar asap
I scored a used (hate to use his name)...Bret Michaels Dean guitar.... currently enroute. It looks rock and roll, should sound great too from all the research/reviews I found... and I also scored an early-mid 80's Yamaha J-80 IIRC and its currently at the shop getting setup. I got Both guitars for under $200!!
obligatory pics when I get them in my hands again
I scored a used (hate to use his name)...Bret Michaels Dean guitar.... currently enroute. It looks rock and roll, should sound great too from all the research/reviews I found... and I also scored an early-mid 80's Yamaha J-80 IIRC and its currently at the shop getting setup. I got Both guitars for under $200!!
obligatory pics when I get them in my hands again
