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coolkid86
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Need help looking for new guitar! :)

Unread post by coolkid86 » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:27 pm

Hello all! I don't know a super alot about guitars but I can tell you this.
Right now I own a Rogue acoustic electric guitar ($150) The string height is so high I can only play for like 20 minutes because my fingers will kill! I've been playing it for about a year and im just sick of it and need a new guitar. I need a guitar that has alot lower string heights than my rogue and is just all around easier to play.. Try and keep it under $200 if you can. Doesn't have to be acoustic electric. Just acoustic will do I suppose. Thanks everyone!!!!
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Unread post by MakoMako » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:47 pm

Under $200, let's see...

I know there are a number of Yamaha guitars under that price, they'd mostly be started guitars, but they'll get the job done. I know my starter was an Alpine, it was a bit hard to barre, but that's about it. Maybe check at some Fenders. They aren't really good, but they've gotten better since they got their new factory.

I'm not really too up on what companies make guitars under $500 these days. Although that's mostly due to that's lowest I want to go since anything else would sort of be a down-grade. (Not trying to sound stuck-up) Good luck.
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Unread post by RunsWithBuffalo » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:48 pm

its not really worth upgrading cause you will be getting the same quality guitar.

Take your guitar to a luthier and have the action adjusted for 35 bucks, they will make it play nice.
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Unread post by checkii » Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:56 pm

read here:
http://www.dmbtabs.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=28021


I bought a used Alvarez RD8 for $125 with a hard shell case. I would look for one of those if i were you.
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Unread post by bassman462 » Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:35 am

ya i have the RF8 good guitars, i actually have to stick with it until i can afford my yairi. which will probably be a year.
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Unread post by sfmartins » Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:25 am

RunsWithBuffalo wrote:its not really worth upgrading cause you will be getting the same quality guitar.

Take your guitar to a luthier and have the action adjusted for 35 bucks, they will make it play nice.
Completely agree.

Definitely, why would you buy another "pig"?

Just have this pig fixed (action adjusted) and save money for at least a donkey, maybe even for a real horse!
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