I've got about 850 US saved up for a better acoustic guitar. Looking to go used more than likely (more bang for the buck.) Any recommendations?
I'm looking at acoustic electric with a cutaway, although the cutaway is not essential. Thanks for any help or insights you may have.
Actually the Epiphone production is at a very high level.
For that $$$, I would go to the top of their acoustic guitars, a new Masterbuilt:
https://www.musicstore.de/it_IT/EUR/Epiphone-DR-500MCE-Masterbilt-Vintage-Sunburst/art-GIT0017958-000
Alfredo
I would second the Epiphone bought the EJ 200 SCE for playing out now it is a big guitar but holds it own acoustically and is great plugged in
Tim
I'd have a look at the Seagull, Simon and Patrick and the Takamine.
All make very good guitars at that sort of price.
I 2nd the Seagull, check them out. Personally I dig Deans for the $$.
Rock on!
Yes, I agree, Seagull guitars too are at the top for that sort of price. I had one for many years.
Alfredo
Thanks for the suggestions. I can't think of a better way to waste an hour or two than looking at acoustic guitars on the internet. I'm gonna narrow down the selection and then go to the big city and try a few out, I think. (Unless there's something I fall in love with locally.)
If I'm not too late, I'll throw my two cents in. Check out the Breedlove models. They have many models that fall in your price range. I have two Takamines (360 and 341), a Taylor GS Mini, and The Breedlove (Solo Dreadnought). I've had the Breedlove for about 6 months and it sounds and plays ever bit as good as the others (acoustically or electrified) for about $500.
Farrell
Seagulls are really fine guitars for the price. I had one of their first production models which I played for years, but later traded for a used Guild acoustic. Sometimes I wish I still had that Seagull!
Hi all, I have a Fender Tim Armstrong Hell Cat which I love. It is an electro acoustic with a Fishman pickup, built in tuner etc. The neck is very playable and I do start most of my songs with a track played on this guitar, can't recommend it enough. Willie
Quote from: alfstone on December 27, 2017, 05:01:58 AMActually the Epiphone production is at a very high level.
For that $$$, I would go to the top of their acoustic guitars, a new Masterbuilt:
https://www.musicstore.de/it_IT/EUR/Epiphone-DR-500MCE-Masterbilt-Vintage-Sunburst/art-GIT0017958-000
Alfredo
I was planning on looking at an Epiphone Masterbuilt just before Christmas. Unfortunately no one in my area carries them so I have to go out of town. We had a snow storm, so I had to postpone my shopping trip. I'm gonna check one out in the new year though.
I have heard great things about Simon and Patrick.
I have also heard great things about "Recording King" guitars although I have never played (or even seen) one.
Yamaha acoustics are great bang for your buck guitars as well. I know a guy with a mid-range Yamaha and a low-range Martin and the Yamaha blows it away at less than half the price.
I have an Applause (Ovation Copy) and a Taylor Baby. The Applause is a piece of crap, but sounds okay mic'd. The Taylor is great for traveling, but sounds way too thin to be taken seriously.
Good luck huntin!