Any suggestions for an acoustic guitar? Ovation, Gibson, Fender?

Answer 1

never a gibson there overpriced
but i like ovation and breedlove

Answer 2

Your question is kind of like asking, "What car should I buy?" Who knows? Do you want a sports car? Do you want an SUV? Do you want a sedan? Do you want American or foreign? Do you want a Limo? You get the point. Kinda like computers, garbage in, garbage out.

On the less expensive side, Seagull (my recommendation), Washburn, Takamine, Yamaha, Fender---you'll find something you like (and that is worthy) in that group for under a grand, sometimes well under a grand.

On the high-end side---it all starts with Martin, hands down, the finest, most copied, paradigmatic, mass produced acoustic guitars in the world. Anyone who would argue that is an ill-informed dope. There are other very fine expensive axes, though. Taylor and Breedlove have been mentioned above, and rightly so. At the high end, it kinda just depends on the sound you're looking for. These guitars go for 2 G's and UP, WAY UP!

PS. Ovations have nice necks, and good ones play like butter. The problem is, plugged or unplugged, they sound like the fake materials they are made of.

Answer 3

Depends on your budget really.
If you have $300 - $700. Get an Ibanez acoustic
If you have $1000- $3000. Get a Gibson, a Martin or a Taylor.

I used to have an Ovation Celebrity acoustic/eletric back in 2005. But it kept slipping off my side when I was recording so I traded it on store credit. It was just too much trouble to hold onto while singing standing up. Good luck

Answer 4

I never liked the ovation because of the material used for the curved back-you always need a strap 'cause when sitting it slides off your lap. Gibson is excellent, fender is better for electric-telecaster for rhythm players and strat for lead players. Martin, Takamine are tops and pricey while Yamaha is a very good working man's or woman's guitar -(more affordable) The most important thing is how a particular guitar feels to you. make sure the neck is comfortable, rosewood best , make sure you like it's tone, and you can play it. guitars are unique as they are made of wood so pick one that likes you too! ;-}

Answer 5

Look at the new "Made in USA" Guilds. Taylor and Martin are at the top end. Alvarez "Artist Series" are nice. Takamine still has the best "plugged in" sound in an acoustic/electric. The Epiphone Doves and Hummingbirds are a good deal for the money, as is the Washburn D30S.

Answer 6

Martins, for a lot of people, are the "gold standard" of acoustic guitars. I've liked the Taylors I've heard and played. Huss & Dalton, and Collings, are smaller builders -- a bit pricey but wonderful guitars.

And I have a 30-year-old Guild D-35 that I love.

Answer 7

Selecting a guitar depends on things like what you want to do with it (practice at home, take places, play live), how advanced your playing is, and preference of styles. The brands you listed are all good, I also like Ibenez. Look for one you like the feel of more than any thing else. The price range will determine the quality of wood, hardware and electronics. If your new to guitar, get a beginner pack at a cheap price. Bottom end and next step up are affordable. If you like it continue to upgrade based on what you liked/disliked about your previous instrument. Look through a Musicians Friend catalog to get ideas if you find the range and style you like price it around between brands and stores like Guitar Center or Mars Music. Try musicansfriend.com Good luck.

Answer 8

Don't take anyone elses word for it. You need to go and try them yourself. For instance, people talk about how great Ovations are. And they are good guitars. But, I can't play them. The bowl shaped back doesn't work for me. I can't hold the thing on my lap. So, if I took that reccomendation I would be pretty upset.

Go to the local stores and try them all out! Then you come back and tell us what you bought!

Answer 9

I favor the J45/50 Gibson and the HD-35 Martin. The latter will deliver a stronger, yet mellow tone than the former.

Answer 10

Hard to beat an Ovation.