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Suggestions for my next mid-range guitar ($500-$1000)

Unread post by jared » Tue May 16, 2006 11:52 pm

After reading tons of posts and threads I've come down to:

Martin DCX1E (link)

Takamine EG334SC (link)

I used to be all about the brand name of martin, but after reading all the reviews I realize brand name doesn't always mean everything. I know lots of people here including Pat have the Takamine EG334SC and I KNOW it sounds good. (that and he's redic)


I'd love to hear suggestions of other Tak's and mid ranged guitars I possibly don't know about.

One final question, I live a mile or two from a Guitar Center. Should I risk ordering online with shipping, or just buy a new in box guitar from GC? I can usually talk down the price too... what do you guys think?
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Unread post by sunglassesatnight » Wed May 17, 2006 12:16 am

I have a Tak EG523SC. It's a Jumbo, so that might turn you off already, but I love the thing. Responds well to fingerpicking as well as strumming. Could be a bit more resilient in the really hard strum category though.

I advise to stray from any Martin with an X in the name. People here will suggest Larivée guitars as well. Fantastic instruments.
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Unread post by sfmartins » Wed May 17, 2006 3:28 am

Takamine or Larivee

I'm sure someone here will give you deeper insights :)
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Unread post by guitardmb » Wed May 17, 2006 6:34 am

sfmartins wrote:Takamine or Larivee

I'm sure someone here will give you deeper insights :)
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Unread post by czech » Wed May 17, 2006 9:55 am

Larrivee
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Unread post by jared » Wed May 17, 2006 11:15 am

I'll look into Larivee

I hope they have nice acoustic electrics :)
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Unread post by sfmartins » Wed May 17, 2006 11:27 am

jared wrote:I'll look into Larivee

I hope they have nice acoustic electrics :)
They have...
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Unread post by RunsWithBuffalo » Wed May 17, 2006 12:56 pm

Larrivee D03RE

Takamine EAN40C

My personal favorites, not a lot of bells and wistles, all the money went into tone.
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Unread post by Kahn » Wed May 17, 2006 2:35 pm

czech wrote:Larrivee
No question

Check out the D-03E
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Unread post by Grachi » Thu May 18, 2006 8:28 am

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Unread post by jared » Sat May 20, 2006 6:16 pm

Think i'm going with:

Takamine EAN10C Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=516310

First i gotta go to Guitar Center and play everything on my list
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Unread post by mattinbeloit » Sat May 20, 2006 10:12 pm

jared wrote:Think i'm going with:

Takamine EAN10C Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=516310

First i gotta go to Guitar Center and play everything on my list
A kid at church has one of these, I loved it, good price too.
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Unread post by jared » Sun May 21, 2006 10:12 am

I'm wondering how much I'll save if I wait for Guitar Center's Memorial Day sale... I can't find what deals they're offering next weekend.
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Unread post by czech » Sun May 21, 2006 11:03 am

jared wrote:I'm wondering how much I'll save if I wait for Guitar Center's Memorial Day sale... I can't find what deals they're offering next weekend.
dont pay askign price EVER at a guitar center. ask them what kind of a deal they can work out. you can always get freebies and money taken off.
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Unread post by 6_strings_for_life » Sun May 21, 2006 6:43 pm

slimerdmb24 wrote:I have a Tak EG523SC. It's a Jumbo, so that might turn you off already, but I love the thing. Responds well to fingerpicking as well as strumming. Could be a bit more resilient in the really hard strum category though.

I advise to stray from any Martin with an X in the name. People here will suggest Larivée guitars as well. Fantastic instruments.
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