Please help a noooooooooooob

ITRIPPEDBILLIE · Unread post by **ITRIPPEDBILLIE** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 1:29 pm

Well, not a DMB noob, but a guitar noob. I own a Martin D16RGT which I "attempt" to play....I actually feel sorry for the guitar. Anyway, I am operating under the theory that if I play ever day, at some point I will have to show some progress. So, I travel a lot for work, and am looking for a beater guitar that I won't cry over if it gets warped in the back of the car, or stepped on by the cleaning lady, or stolen, etc. You get the idea.....with wanting to spend $250-350 on this used acoustic guitar, any ideas as to what would be a good buy in terms of bang for the buck? I was thinking about picking up a used Sigma, cant be all that terrible if built to Martin specs and inspected by Martin right?? It doesnt have to be a Sigma, any and all advice is appreciated......but speaking of Sigma, anyone know where I can find a price list or some kind of buying guide on their older guitars? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

fatjack · Unread post by **fatjack** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 1:37 pm

look into alvarez, they have decent low end guitars

Roastbeef · Unread post by **Roastbeef** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 1:37 pm

I paid $380 for a Martin DX1, new.

saleen · Unread post by **saleen** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 1:54 pm

I've got an idea......... I'll give you my d-15.... you give me your D16-RGT and then when you are better we can trade back........ deal?

Jay · Unread post by **Jay** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 4:30 pm

Roastbeef wrote:I paid $380 for a Martin DX1, new.

any relation to this Roast beef?

isaac · Unread post by **isaac** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 4:32 pm

HendrixWS · Unread post by **HendrixWS** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:31 pm

That was the dumbest thing ive ever read please someone shoot me now before I get any dumber.

Lying In My Grave · Unread post by **Lying In My Grave** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:44 pm

does anyone else find this backward? owns a great guitar, want's one not so good. boy i wish i could be in that situation.

Pickles · Unread post by **Pickles** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 9:54 pm

i was in that position before i bought my alvarez.

ITRIPPEDBILLIE · Unread post by **ITRIPPEDBILLIE** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 7:50 am

Lying In My Grave wrote:does anyone else find this backward? owns a great guitar, want's one not so good. boy i wish i could be in that situation.

Seeing as how I really need the practice, and I tend to do better I don't skip any days of practice, I need a "beater" for while I am out on road trips for work. Also, when I am on the road, I can't always check into my hotel prior to doing my job for that day, so I'd prefer to not leave the Martin sitting in the car subjected to intense heat or cold (depending on time of year obviously). I'd be crushed to find that I ruined the Martin by letting it sit in the car. Not that I want to ruin any guitar, but I'd feel a lot better about replacing a $200-300 guitar as opposed to shelling out $900 or so for a new rosewood Martin. Thanks for everyones input so far.....I have been tracking some used ones on EBAY, but need to get to a music store to hear an Alvarez and the low end Martins and Sigmas. Still looking for advice if anyone wants to contribute. Thanks again

ITRIPPEDBILLIE · Unread post by **ITRIPPEDBILLIE** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 7:51 am

saleen wrote:I've got an idea......... I'll give you my d-15.... you give me your D16-RGT and then when you are better we can trade back........ deal?

Does that mean I get your Saleen and you get my GT ??

QuattroDore · Unread post by **QuattroDore** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 8:12 am

Takamine G240. Hands down the best beater "beginner" guitar I've played. Great tone for the cash.

saleen · Unread post by **saleen** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 12:11 pm

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... I think you can keep the D-16.

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