What acuostic guitar should I get? (I'm a beginner)?

Question

I have a Fender Strat. and I would like to also start learning acuostic. My budget ranges from 100-160 (US) dollars. I don't want to buy a piece of junk but at the same time, it doesn't have to be 'amazing'.

What guitars would you recommend I buy? I saw the Ibanzes Jampack but I've had a few people tell me that starterpacks don't come with the best of quality guitars.

Please list actual model names that you recommend if you can, thanks.

Also, is Washburn and/or Mitchell good guitar brands?

Please read the question throughly (more so directed towards the first few answerers).

I do have some knowledge on guitars, and and know that Gibson, and especially Martin guitars are very pricey.

Answer 1

You need to get the best you can afford anything less will do nothing but discourage you. because no matter your talent level
if you can't make a bar chord without fret buzz or string muting due to piss poor construction of the instrument, you will learn how to turn it into a 9 iron long before you learn your first song

best acoustic I ever owned was a washburn. If you can get your hands on one then you are well on your way to joining the fraternity of guitar players. When it comes to practicing,
I was told a long time ago when I asked how long I should practice each day, I was told that when my finger tips begin to bleed I'm just starting. in other words every spare moment you have pick up your git fiddle and practice your scales ect.

Answer 2

A Japanese brand guitar would be a good choice. They are usually good quality and have lower priced models available. Yamaha, Ibanez, Takamine would have a good guitar. I've heard Epiphone (which makes the Korean version of Gibsons) are very good, as well as Washburn. If price is a major factor Washburn would probably have the cheapest offering still having good quality.

Answer 3

Washburn are Ok but for those bucks you should check out the Flea Markets, Pawn Shops and Garage sales. You can find some nice old Harmony guitars, or Kay or Takamini or Vega or Sigmas out there. Sigmas are fairly nice but they make models with odd shaped necks that are sort of pointed down the back and get uncomfortable. Yamaha makes nice Acoustics and they sell used pretty cheap.

I prefer old 50's era Harmony's their Monterrey Archtop is a good little guitar and can be found for 100 bucks. I've had one Monterrey in particular now for nearly 25 years. Its been stolen twice but it always turns up somehow. People laugh when I tell them I love it but when they come over and play it they fall in love with it too. They're cheapo's but they were made well.

Answer 4

it's good you're starting w/ acoustic! I LOVE playing the guitar and for the 4 years I've been playing I've used gibson. It's a GREAT brand!

Answer 5

with that budget you certainly will not be able to afford any kind of martin or gibson guitar
to start off i suggest a yamaha.
i own one and the tone is fantastic.
ive never owned a washburn but my friend has and he would recommend it, and they are within your budget.

Answer 6

Definitely try the Yamaha F310! It's a great guitar which comes in a decent price and the sound is just amazing!

Cheers :-)

Answer 7

i would go with the washburn,,,,,yamaha also makes a nice a guitar

Answer 8

For deep and pure tone I recommend a Martin.

Answer 9

almost any kind of gibson guitar

Answer 10

go to sam ash.com you will find great gutiars at good prices