Thinkin about getting an Acoustic
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Orchid
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I'm not too familiar with acoustics nor semi-acoustics, but some time back when I and Hearse browsed through the major instrument stores in Helsinki, the absolutely best semi-aco we found was a "Dean", about $630 USD here. It was really easy to play with, but obviously, you should take a tour in the stores yourself and try out as many guitars as possible to find the one you like.
After all, it's you who plays it.
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http://www.guitarmusician.com/guitarmusn/dean.htm
After all, it's you who plays it.
edit:
http://www.guitarmusician.com/guitarmusn/dean.htm
...get your fingers and ears into every music store you can find and get strumming every crafted piece of wood possible already! hehe
You may want to consider the width of the neck if you have short fingers!
Good luck
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=admira+classical+guitar&btnG=Google+Search
You may want to consider the width of the neck if you have short fingers!
Good luck
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=admira+classical+guitar&btnG=Google+Search
Duvall
Ia!
If money's an issue, then look for a used piece. A lot of people buy guitars and basically never play them, so it's not hard to find a used acoustic for a good price. I picked up a Fender Gemini III, which isn't top of line or anything, made in Korea, but it sounds good, feels good, and looks good (it's black).. case, capo and a ton of picks, for $225CAD. that's under $200 US. Mind you, it was from a co-worker who had a baby on the way and needed to unload his stuff quickly.. But you might find a similar deal!
If you're looking for classical guitars, I know Yamaha makes them decent and affordable... have one of those too.
If you're looking for classical guitars, I know Yamaha makes them decent and affordable... have one of those too.
Originally posted by Jo
...get your fingers and ears into every music store you can find and get strumming every crafted piece of wood possible already! hehe
You may want to consider the width of the neck if you have short fingers!
Good luck
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=admira+classical+guitar&btnG=Google+Search
Well in that case I won't worry about the width of the neck .
Hey,
the best way to go about buying an acoustic guitar is indeed to try out every single one that is within your budget, and see which one sounds and feels the best. I know that Ibanez makes some nice guitars at a reasonable price. Good luck.
the best way to go about buying an acoustic guitar is indeed to try out every single one that is within your budget, and see which one sounds and feels the best. I know that Ibanez makes some nice guitars at a reasonable price. Good luck.
Sadistik
Let me die in solitude...
I play a Larrivee and its great. I also like Takamines and Martins. Guild is great as well, if you can find an older model, as they have a rich tone.
Soul Forlorn
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I use an Ovation Celebrity Deluxe. I've been really pleased with it. I can get a huge variety of tones with the onboard preamp. In terms of playability, it could be slightly better, but in my opinion it still plays better than most acoustics I've tried. They normally go for around $500. I've played a few cheaper Dean and Ibanez
acoustics. They were pretty decent, but didn't have as good of a tone or variety of tone. Seagull makes some nice acoustics. They're a manufacturer in Canada, which should please you, and I believe I've seen Seagull listed as a guitar that good 'ol Mr. Mike Akerfeldt has used. My advice is select a price range, then try out as many as possible. Screw around with the onboard preamp a lot. Pay a lot of attention to how the guitar feels. Try acoustics in as quiet as an environment as possible so you can really hear the tone or lack of tone. Another thing, every manufacturer has good guitars and guitars that are shit. For example, Takamine makes some great acoustics. Some of their cheaper models are shit though. Don't choose by brand name, choose by your ear and your hands. I once bought a fairly cheap classical guitar and regretted it later because I didn't spend enough time trying it out. It plays great, but when I got it home I discovered it really didn't have that great of a tone. Also if your budget won't allow you to get a guitar whose tone and playability pleases you, don't get the guitar. You'll regret it later.
I've went through that too many times. A lot of shops will let you take the guitar home to try it out if you leave a deposit or make some other arrangement. If they'll let you do this, then by all means this is what could really save your ass. Sometimes a guitar sounds great in the store but when you get it home it's a completely different story. Try recording with it at home a bit to see if it will fit in nicely with your music in terms of tone. Some guitars just naturally record better than others and the only real way to find out is to try it. Well, hope this helps. Later...
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acoustics. They were pretty decent, but didn't have as good of a tone or variety of tone. Seagull makes some nice acoustics. They're a manufacturer in Canada, which should please you, and I believe I've seen Seagull listed as a guitar that good 'ol Mr. Mike Akerfeldt has used. My advice is select a price range, then try out as many as possible. Screw around with the onboard preamp a lot. Pay a lot of attention to how the guitar feels. Try acoustics in as quiet as an environment as possible so you can really hear the tone or lack of tone. Another thing, every manufacturer has good guitars and guitars that are shit. For example, Takamine makes some great acoustics. Some of their cheaper models are shit though. Don't choose by brand name, choose by your ear and your hands. I once bought a fairly cheap classical guitar and regretted it later because I didn't spend enough time trying it out. It plays great, but when I got it home I discovered it really didn't have that great of a tone. Also if your budget won't allow you to get a guitar whose tone and playability pleases you, don't get the guitar. You'll regret it later.
I've went through that too many times. A lot of shops will let you take the guitar home to try it out if you leave a deposit or make some other arrangement. If they'll let you do this, then by all means this is what could really save your ass. Sometimes a guitar sounds great in the store but when you get it home it's a completely different story. Try recording with it at home a bit to see if it will fit in nicely with your music in terms of tone. Some guitars just naturally record better than others and the only real way to find out is to try it. Well, hope this helps. Later...
www.mp3.com/soulforlorn
MountainDweller
Under The Dark Moon
I got a nice Ibanez A/E a little over a week ago. I like it quite a bit, and it was within my budget. Very nice, I think.
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