Help Buying Guitar

Granny33 · Unread post by **Granny33** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 4:01 pm

Hi everyone, I'm getting a new acoustic guitar but I'm not sure what to get. Somewhere between 400-650$, i like smaller bodies better and I want a cutaway. yes, i know i'm very picky sorry. :roll:

Thanks for any help.

moffatt7291 · Unread post by **moffatt7291** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 4:34 pm

im lookin for a new guitar too in the same price range or maybe a bit more..up to like 750-800. Anyway, i was looking at the Taylor 310. It sounded great to me, you can get em on ebay for around 650-700. The 310c has a cutaway...check em out.

ryopan · Unread post by **ryopan** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 4:41 pm

theres deans. its usually what i suggest since ive played them mostly. they have a great look and a real bright punchy sound. most have fishman electronics in 'em. peace and love. 8)

Stuntcheeks · Unread post by **Stuntcheeks** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 5:10 pm

When I was looking I was in the same range. I played many guitars, (Taylor Big Baby, Martin DM, Martin D-15, Dean Exoticas, Seagulls, Takamines) and ended up w/one that I never though I would.

I bought a Washburn D10SCE (D10 Spruce Cutaway with Electronics). It listed @ $499 but I got it for $299. I guess I was looking for a Martin or Taylor b/c of the name, but this honestly sounded much better than anything else I had played. I think I got lucky b/c I played a buddy's Washburn, same model, but in 12 string and I didn't like it all that much.

I really wanted a Dean b/c they were so pretty, but I hated the sound. I'd be careful about buying guitars online unless they have a great return policy. Since all guitars, even the same models, sound different, it really is a gamble as to what you'll end up with.

Just go to the store, hopefully a big one like Guitar Center, and play EVERYTHING in your price range. You'll find the one that's meant for you b/c you won't be able to stop thinking about it. Then go online and price it there (it'll be cheaper). Then go back to the store and ask them if they can match or at least work w/you on the price. 9 times ouf of 10 they will if they know you're buying right then and there.

Remember: more expensive does not always mean better!

Good luck!

i-am-me · Unread post by **i-am-me** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 5:30 pm

Yea, he's totally right. Thats some good advice right there. Any of you guys who are looking for an acoustic in the LA area?

Stuntcheeks · Unread post by **Stuntcheeks** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 5:34 pm

Speaking of LA, I've been wanting to get out there to go check out Buffalo Bros. Damn, that place looks sweet. I may be in LA next weekend.

i-am-me · Unread post by **i-am-me** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:17 pm

Well the reason wasnt really to hook up wiht anyone or anything like that. If the guys who want a guitar are in the LA/ Hollywood area i can send you to this one guy at the huge guitar center. He gives me amazing deals and he does it far all my friends. its awesome.

Appfro · Unread post by **Appfro** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:24 pm

I know Ebay gives good prices or whatever...but one of my main philosophies before buying is not to unless you've played it first. so the Ebay thing doesn't work for me, you probably wanna go used as much as i hate to say it, big chains usually ahve better prices than small guitar shops because they buy in bulk...i got my martin in a guitar world and haggled a hundred bucks off of the original price. so don't look at the asking price always either

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