What't the best guitar for under $300

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What't the best guitar for under $300

Unread post by Gombo » Thu May 15, 2003 10:36 pm

I'm looking for a decent sounding guitar for under $300. I don't care if it's new or used. This guitar will be my second guitar. My main guitar is a HD-28V. I'm leaning towards something like a Seagull S6. Any suggestions for me?

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Unread post by Jay » Thu May 15, 2003 10:39 pm

actually i just played an ibanez acoustic for $329 today. it looked really nice and sounded good. i was actually pretty shocked when i saw the price tag, i thought it was more than that.
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Unread post by ticohans » Thu May 15, 2003 10:49 pm

I'd reccomend a Seagull or Art & Luthiere if you want a new one, but you'll get a better guitar if you go used.
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Unread post by Jay » Thu May 15, 2003 10:52 pm

ummm...i have an art & lutherie acoustic, and while is sounds incredible, whether or not you consider the price, they are not "built to last". the finish is starting to wear, and the bridge is starting to pull away fromthe top. it's about 7 years old though. i think it was around $400.

it looks really nice though. :D

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Unread post by ryopan » Thu May 15, 2003 11:33 pm

some deans are pretty decent. i like the sound of them and the prices are usually low. good luck.
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Unread post by mbgreen » Fri May 16, 2003 12:05 pm

ticohans wrote:I'd reccomend a Seagull or Art & Luthiere if you want a new one, but you'll get a better guitar if you go used.
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Unread post by Brock » Fri May 16, 2003 4:09 pm

ticohans wrote:I'd reccomend a Seagull or Art & Luthiere
Both would be great choices.
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Unread post by firedancer86 » Fri May 16, 2003 4:12 pm

Seaguls are decent guitars for the price...
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Unread post by Lying In My Grave » Fri May 16, 2003 5:18 pm

Applause by Ovation, not sure what they'll run you, but they should be in that price range.
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Unread post by Brock » Fri May 16, 2003 7:06 pm

Lying In My Grave wrote:Applause by Ovation, not sure what they'll run you, but they should be in that price range.
I'm not *too* big a fan of ovations in general, and I've never thought applauses had good tones. Just my person opinion.
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Unread post by TheGoop » Fri May 16, 2003 9:53 pm

I dont know if you'll find the S6 for under $300. I have a Seagull S6+Cedar and it was more towards $400. Every now and then I get sick of the deeper sound they make but overall I like it. The neck is pretty wide so it helps if you have big hands
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Unread post by Gombo » Fri May 16, 2003 10:40 pm

TheGoop wrote:I dont know if you'll find the S6 for under $300. I have a Seagull S6+Cedar and it was more towards $400. Every now and then I get sick of the deeper sound they make but overall I like it. The neck is pretty wide so it helps if you have big hands
I got a quote from musiciansbuy.com for $269 for a Seagull S6+Cedar. A case would be more though. You have to email them for a price.

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Unread post by Lying In My Grave » Fri May 16, 2003 11:36 pm

TrippnBill686 wrote: I'm not *too* big a fan of ovations in general, and I've never thought applauses had good tones. Just my person opinion.
WELL YOUR OPINION IS WRONG! no, im kidding:D i think theyre great little things. but when it comes to guitars, ten players can give ten different answers.
Gombo, i'd suggest going to a local shop & spending some time in there, testing out the guitars. the employees usually know what they're talking about, so tell them what you're into, & what direction you'd like to go.
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Unread post by billywestom » Sat May 17, 2003 1:19 am

I have an Ibanex AW50, which was about $250. I think it's a great guitar for the price.
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Unread post by TheGoop » Sat May 17, 2003 11:10 am

$269 is a great price for that guitar, sucks I paid like $369.....good luck with the decision
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