good guitar?

Question

im thinking of buying a 6 or 12 sting acoustic guitar.. i want to know whats a quality brand yet affordable..i dont want to spend more than $250

Answer 1

That's a tricky question. It really depends on how serious you are and if you want to settle for junk. For the money, Alvarez makes a great acoustic guitar that is excellent quality, and its visually stunning. I suggest that you spend a little extra money, it's an investment. Cheap guitars are no fun to play, hard to play, and often sound like crap. Also never buy a guitar before you play that exact one you are going to walk out with. Forget catalogs and web sites, buy from a local music store (avoid Guitar Center, they are con artists). It's best to support local business, and most will match Musician's Friend prices. I'd also stay away from Squire acoustics, Rogue, and Jasmine by Takaminie. Chances are, if it's under $200.00, it's junk.
Like I said, pick up an Alvarez, they make several models some affordable, some a bit more expensive, remember, you are paying for quality, don't buy anything that is made of cheap wood, the wood is what makes it sound good. Get a feel for the neck, every guitar plays differently, and for the love of God, buy some Elixir Strings. They are more expensive but last at least 3 times longer. I only use Elixirs on my guitars.

Answer 2

First if you don't know how to play, don't buy a twelve string. You could stay at or below that price for a used or new 6 string. The only decent 12 string you'll find will be used, and probably hard to come by. The discussion of brands can send guitarist in to screaming fits, but some decent, cheap acoustics are made by fender. They are mass produced in Korea, but that's why they're cheap. Don't short the Koreans. They've been making guitars for a LONG time. Beside that, in this price range, they're at the front of few options. The reason I like the fenders in this price range is because they are solid wood, and come with all the standars like steel rod in the neck, sealed tuners, etc. I'd reccomend choosing one at a store if you play, or if you don't take a player with you. The prices are better online, but these things are mass produced and the quality control and setup is not always consistent, so you need to actually play or get an opinion of the guitar in person.

Answer 3

You should be able to find a decent used, maybe new 6 string for under that price. If you're just picking up the guitar, why spend a bunch on it if you might not continue with it down the road. I found a real nice used Ovation for $125. I also bought a Takamine from a pawn shop for $50! Just make sure and check the neck for twists and warping first. You can put a decent set of Martin strings on it for a better sound and save a few bucks while you learn. Start stashing back some cash while you're learning and keep your eyes open for that nice deal on a sweet accoustic. Good Luck and Have Fun with it!

Answer 4

Eh? I have no idea what those other guys are talking about- my 6-string classical acoustic is a YAMAHA C40M which is quite good, the strings don't snap easily cos the higher 3 are made of nylon, rest are steel. It cost me S$126, not second-hand.

Answer 5

You could check Ebay and see what they have. Check out musiciansfriend.com they have some decent prices on Acoustic guitars. I just checked there. They have some decent prices on Ibanez, Rogue, & Washburn, check it out.