Whats the best acoustic guitar?

Question

Im looking for a good acoustic for fingerstyle and classical for under $400. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

The best acoustic guitar is the one that sounds best to you and feels good in your hands. Go to a reputable music store and try every acoustic guitar you can afford. Just because a guitar is cheaper, doesn't mean it isn't good for you. on the other hand, one slightly over your budget might be right for you. In that case you'd be better off spending a bit more, knowing you are getting whats right for you. Be an educated consumer. Try before you buy.

I hope this clears things up for you.

Answer 2

Takamine Jasmine, Yamaha, and Ibanez all make reasonably good acoustics in that price range, but I would avoid the Maestro (by Gibson - I wouldn't even call it a Gibson). The pack may sound like a good idea, but you get very cheap accessories with those. You don't get a case, you get a bag, and a very cheap one at that (usually tear or the zipper breaks pretty quick). A guitar bag, strap, picks, and tuner will probably cost another $50 on top of the cost of the guitar though, so if you really can't afford that the packs are a good idea to get you started. I don't know if the Takamines come in a pack but Ibanez and Yamaha both have decent starter packs that would be better options than the Maestro. Any guitar you buy for that price is going to be laminate, not solid wood, and won't be a really great playing or sounding guitar, but for learning on they're good enough. Don't be afraid to look for something used that might be a better guitar for the money though. A new Yamaha FG700S with a solid spruce top is about $200. You might find someone selling a used one for around what you're looking to pay.

Answer 3

Their are so many good guitars. What you need to do is play them all. Every single acoustic sounds different. It depends on the the wood and the shape of the guitar. If you are limited on your funds then just keep trying different guitars that are in your price range. I play on a Taylor acoustic. But Martin, Yamaha, Gibson, Guild, Fender and this list goes on, all make good guitars. Just try them all and find the one you like. I always listen for how they project the sound. I also like it when a guitar is well balanced and sits level in my lap. Some manufacturers build top heavy guitars and they tend to lean or drop. If the headstock or the neck is too heavy they will always be heavy and rest on your hand. I've noticed that top heavy guitars have to be held in position and it will effect your playing. So best bet it to play them all and find which one feels right in your hands.

Answer 4

I have to agree with the captain there. There are a lot of guitars out there that have great action and ease of fingering that don't cost an arm and a leg. If you live in any sizable city there should be several music stores. Some salespeople will try to high pressure you but I find that unusual in a music store. I happened upon a man selling his instrument collection at a yard sale many years ago. I paid $300 for my Oscar Schmidt that also had a pick-up in it. It had a lovely voice and wonderful action on it. It was perfect for me. So it really does all depend on you.

Answer 5

Actually there are many good guitars for less than $400.
What you really need to do, is go to the local Guitar Store and sit down with a few and play something you know. Play the same thing on each guitar and see which one sounds good to you.
I bought a Washburn for $100 on sale and it really sounds good for myself. Also, I bought a Fender for a friend @ $100 on sale (It was good deals so I had money "Burning a hole in my Pocket"). My friend loves the Fender for Drinking by the Bonfire (Which we all do a lot, so, not want a $1,000 guitar for "Pickin' and a Grinning"). But, to me my Washburn sounds better as the Fender have a more "Tin" sound (Hard to Explain). So, put the Magic Ear to work and get down to the shop and Heat up a few strings and see what sound good to you. They usually Tuned and Ready (At least here they are). And, you never know, Alan Jackson may sit down and pick a few with you. ;-)

Answer 6

I was going to say Guild until I saw the $400 price tag. (I LOVE my Guild F-20 for fingerstyle guitar, but it was more like $850.) I also have a Takamine, but I mostly use that for strumming and anything where I need an amp. It sounds pretty nice though, just not awesome like the Guild.

Answer 7

I got an Eg360sc electric-acoustic Takamine it's awesome I do alot of finger picking on it too with on-board tuner and everything for like 400$. Takamine is a good brand too. Hope it helps

Answer 8

Try a Yamaha. For the price, they make excellent acoustic guitars. Check out the Yamaha SLG100N .

Answer 9

If you can find a "Seagull", give it a try. These are very nice Canadian made guitars, and you can get one new in your price range.
Whatever you do, buy from a reputable, local shop where you can try out guitars before buying. DO NOT buy without playing or from a Mega-McMusic outfit like "Guitar Center". Good luck!

Answer 10

Werll a very nice brand of acoustic guitars are martins. I'd advise getting one of those. They sound very nice and you could probably find one on ebay, within your price range. Try saving up and maybe getting a betetr one