2007-01-07 14:21:00 · 9 answers · asked by bsibille 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Dispite popular belief,
checking your local pawn shop is not a bad idea. I have gotten some really decent deals on things including musical instruments. In some cases you may even be able to haggle a little. Hope all the best for you and your daughter however you choose to go about it.
2007-01-07 14:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by jeff s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a lot of choices in the $400-500 price range, without having to buy a new/used guitar from eBay.
Ovation makes the Celebrity C44 acoustic/electric and it can be gotten for about $400. Ovation's Celebrity C-24 can be gotten for under $300.
Ibanez also has a few models within the price range, the AEL-20E acoustic/electric, with a beautiful flamed maple finish or, if you're looking for a nylon stinged model, the AEG10ETNG is listed for about $300.
I own an Ovation and love playing and maintaining it. It's much easier to change strings because they have a string-thru bridge, rather than the traditional pins that most acoustics have.
Both makers put out high quality instruments, but I'd put Ovation ahead of Ibanez as far as acoustic's go. Check out prices and available model finishes at musiciansfriend.com
2007-01-07 15:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by WhoMe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK.. too many things needed to be known. How old is she? If she's not nearly adult size, a full size acoustic will be too big and will be hard for her to play. There are student size guitars that are good options for smaller players. At a reputable music shop, you could probably find something for less than $200.00.
If she's nearly an adult, there are some nice offerings by epiphone and yamaha at that price level or less.
Unless you're an experienced guitar buyer, stay off eBay. you could really get hosed. Cheap is Cheap on instruments. If you can't see and feel a guitar, you shouldn't buy it.
If you really need to spend $500, get a $250 Yamaha and send me the other $250.
2007-01-07 14:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by The Atomic Punk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some companies that make good acoustic/electric guitars include: Takamine, Taylor, Martin, Yamaha. Just make sure you play it before buying. How does the setup feel? Is the neck and string height comfortable for you? Does the guitar sound good and full when played acoustically? And finally, when you plug into an acoustic amp or PA, does the guitar still sound good. Good luck.
2016-05-23 07:00:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude i dont have an ebay account, but i have a guitar that i want to get rid of, and at the most 250-300$$ its rarely played, the strings might be kinda old, and i think that there is some markings on the pick gaurd but no biggy. uh i live in indiana, so i dont know 260-450-7176 email me at yoda_kkk@hotmail.com i really want to get rid of it, im prolly cheap enough to lower the price if u call me and pay for shipping.
dan
2007-01-07 14:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dan The Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try ebay, theyve got lots of nice guitars to choose from, just make sure the seller has a good rating and the guitar's good quality, good strings.. all that. I have an alvarez acoustic guitar that i absolutely love.. its a good brand, good choice.
2007-01-07 14:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a sam's club by you, check there. I saw an Ibenez acoustic with stand, case, tabs and instructional video for something like $150.
2007-01-07 14:28:40 · answer #7 · answered by scromlette213 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Martin!! or Alverez acoustic/ electric...
2007-01-07 14:35:34 · answer #8 · answered by chazzer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on ebay. Things are so cheap there.
2007-01-07 14:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by tchafe201 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋