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I've got two acoustics... An old 76 Takamine that my dad bought back in the day... It's got a funky adjustable bridge, and a huge (repaired) crack on the bottom. It's not resonant at all and doesn't sound too good... plus it's got a really thin, narrow, V shaped neck (In other words I HATE THE NECK)

The other one is a newer Takamine Jasmine, that's a bit thin for my taste, but plays nice.

I figure it's time to get a really good acoustic. Every acoustic I've played at guitar stores has been different, even among similar models... the only one I really liked was a high dollar takamine. Also I kind of liked one of those metal bodied martins. it lacked something though.

My price range, however, is under $400. in general, what will give me a buttery feel, warm, articulate tone, preferably around 25quot; scale, with a fairly wide, non v shaped neck.

Any recommendations? No preference on body style etc.

slade

Might I suggest a cello?

Those Takamine's are really nice guitars to play . . . I was eyeing one a couple of years ago, and everything about it felt right but it sold before i could get ahold of it . . .

If you're not feelin' the cello suggestion, a Seagull may fit u'r bill real nice. Warm, under 4 bills, just under a 25 in scale, wide neck, non V. DO IT!!!

Epiphone make some pretty good acoustics.

1 seagull...

from : localhost/have one of these and i am extremly impressed. it has a nice full sound to it and a nice D shaped neck. I see that now they are 179.99,but i got mine for 99.99 awhile back. Read the reviews they are pretty informative. Might even see mine,im listed as the Guitarist for Last Chance.

The bad news is while i love the guitar acoustically the electrics kinda sucked. There was a loose connection somewhere,although the sound itself is very good. It is a Fishman Classic 4 preamp.


Originally Posted by seafoamerMight I suggest a cello?

HA!!! I always wanted a cello actually...

As for the seagull Ill look around. Made by the godin people from what I remember?

I've been thinking about some Waldens at a local guitar store that played nicely, but they sounded a bit too rounded, not open enough for me.

Yeah, I've played some good takamines, but they seem to be very hit or miss... same with ovation(owned by the same people I believe

slade

I really like the Taylor Big Baby. It is gotten for $3xx and plays awesome! The only problem is its 7/8 scale or whatever they call it. Take a look at it!

Yamaha makes really good acoustics for the money. You could get a nice one for that price....

Can't go wrong with a taylor (I'm just in love with mine) but they tend to be pricier if you're not looking into the babies...

Being from Quebec I can't say enough good things about seagulls too....

ovations?

how much is the starting price range for ovations in the US? when my pal was shopping for an acoustic, i doodled around with this ovation which cost around 500 euros, maybe its around 400 - 500 USD there? cos the guitars are cheaper there. IMHO it has more similiarities to an electric than other acoustics, that why i like it.

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I was in the same search you where. I never even heard of Seagull much rather played one but one day i walked into a music store and picked one up. They have a really great sound and don't kill the budget. I got mine on ebay and it usually sells for close to a thousand but i got it for $350 used.

They have really nice sized necks too. I have big hands and i hated small necks. I should get payed for this endorsement, haha. Good Luck


Originally Posted by pac112ovations?

how much is the starting price range for ovations in the US? when my pal was shopping for an acoustic, i doodled around with this ovation which cost around 500 euros, maybe its around 400 - 500 USD there? cos the guitars are cheaper there. IMHO it has more similiarities to an electric than other acoustics, that why i like it.

You can get an Applause (Ovation's epiphone type line) really cheap over here. I always thought the true Ovations were all over $500, but I may just not have seen one of the cheaper ones. I know Ovation makes a nice guitar, though.

I don't think you could go wrong with Seagull (yes, they are from the same company as Godin). One of the guys - I can't remember who - got one at UGD. Everyone was raving over it.

I'd sell you my Fender really cheap, but you said quot;really good acoustic.quot;