I am looking to buy a new steel string acoustic guitar and want the best I can buy in a $400 to $600 budget. Buying used is no problem. I went to Guitar Center and tried a Parkwood $499 (mahogany back and sides, spruce top) which was ok but not as playable as some of the cheaper Yamahas I tried but sounded fuller. I have fat short fingers and playability is a big concern.
Thanks for your help.
2006-08-16 07:27:48 · 10 answers · asked by Tesla 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I'm not sure where you live, but don't think that GC is the only place to go. In your price range, Takamine makes a very good guitar, and you might even be able to get a lower end used Taylor in that range or maybe slightly more. Taylors are among the most "playable" guitars out there...they're incredibly well set up and sound very good. Epiphone (Gibson's 'budget' line) has a "Master Built" acoustic model that is right in your price range. They're enjoying a resurgence of sorts recently:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Masterbilt-EF500M-Acoustic-Guitar?g=guitar&sku=518173
Just try every guitar you can, and let your ear and fingers be your guide. Don't let others tell you what you should buy, because you're going to be the one to play it.
2006-08-16 07:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Drew M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, I wish people would read. He's looking for an ACOUSTIC guitar... not an electric.
Look at the Ovation CS257 Celebrity Deluxe Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitars here. I've got one similar to this and it's delightful.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ovation-CS257-Celebrity-Deluxe-Cutaway-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=513586
It's got a round back which projects the sound differently than your regular ol' flat top box. Plus, it's got a built in tuner! Which is always handy.
Ovation has been around since the '60's and they make quality instruments.
I've been playing for about 7 years and currently own a Gibson Les Paul Studio, a Fender Telecaster and one of these. This was my #1 choice (other than a $1500 Taylor) as an acoustic guitar.
2006-08-16 07:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Dean guitar, electric acoustic, and I have very short fingers too, I bought this guitar about 2 years ago and it is an awesome guitar, the frets have the right distance in between for my fingers the series is Performer E GN. Someone in a music store recommended me that particular model because of my short hands and fingers and it has worked great, back then I paid 299 for it, it was on sale, the retail price was 375, but I am planning on keeping this one for a long time, the quality is great! and not to mention how comfortable the body of the guitar is. You might want to look at them and give them a try. Good luck and rock and roll!!!!
2006-08-16 07:39:36 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an Ovation. Guitar Center sells them, although you can 1) talk them down in price, and 2) try them out, and then go buy the same one online much cheaper.
Ovation guitars are considered one of the best acoustic and/or acoustic/electric guitars ever made. There are many models in the 400+ to 500+ range.
2006-08-16 07:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by les_w_s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either a Gibson or a Fender. It's really a personal choice you have to go and try them out. What type of sound are you looking for and you have to like the feel. I have had both and I perfer the Fender because of the feel of it the sound is nice but, to be honest I do like the Gibson Epiphone sound a little better.
2006-08-16 07:51:06 · answer #5 · answered by mom_2scotty 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check eBay and they have a site for used musical instruments on the Internet.Kind of like the classified among musicians.I found it by accident.Good Luck!
2006-08-16 07:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Takamine is a good guitar, and also Ibanez... i have large fingers too... also, try Craigslist.org... they sell everything for cheap!!!
And dude above me? It's Gibson les paul, and Fender Stratocaster with whammy bar!
2006-08-16 07:33:27 · answer #7 · answered by punkdrunkard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a BC Rich Beast, it's my second guitar and it sounds amazing for playing metal if that's what you're into, only cost me $450 Canadian =)
2006-08-16 07:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by talksicsicsic 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easy below
2006-08-16 07:33:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a gibbson nespaul or a stratcastor with a wahmy bar
do you honestly think for more than a second that i give a crap how to spell anything (other than my name ... whitch i screw up every once in a while),and another thing this is america and i have the right to say it any way i damn well please no matter how wrong it is (and if you need further proff of that listen to a couple of our nations great leader's speaches.
2006-08-16 07:33:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋