New Acoustic Guitar

olkskoolpik · Post by **olkskoolpik** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:00 pm

Whats up dudes i am looking to buy a new guitar at some point in the near future and i was looking for suggestions. I am only in the $4-$500 range and i know that isnt going to get me anything unbelievable, but seeing as how i am paying my way through school , its all i got, any suggestions by u more seasoned musicians would be a great help.

mbgreen · Post by **mbgreen** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:06 pm

hmmm. Depends. Do you want electronics?

ModestMouse2003 · Post by **ModestMouse2003** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:07 pm

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olkskoolpik · Post by **olkskoolpik** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:30 pm

i wouldnt mind electronics but its not a must just means i would have to buy an amp too so prob not, unless one of u guys wanted to just give me an amp

mbgreen · Post by **mbgreen** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:45 pm

I would recommend talking to Xoosh (see his stickied post at the top about getting cheap Martins...or others, it sounds.) Bang for your buck, he sounds like something to at least consider.

Other than that, just go to a guitar center or your local shop and play a couple in your range, a couple slightly above your price range, and a couple below. Thats really your best bet. Personally, I would stay away from electronics at this range, unless you find something used.

DmbFanJason · Post by **DmbFanJason** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:51 pm

def go with a martin dxme...lata

Mongoose · Post by **Mongoose** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 11:52 pm

martin dx-1 amazing guitar for that range

hd28v · Post by **hd28v** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 11:58 pm

When I was looking for my guitar a couple sellers told me to stay away from the 500-800 dollar Martins and that you are better off just getting a Sigma (martin brand still). Apparetnly Martin only came out with the DX(s) just so they could compete with other low range brands. ----But when all said and done if you got a Martin I would not call it a bad mistake. Just shop around!

m98ter · Post by **m98ter** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 5:28 pm

If you can, go play a Dean Exotica QSE SP. I don't think there is a better guitar than it for under $700 or $800..........In my opinion, its one of the best values your going to find. As for the sound, check it yourself and be amazed its comming out of a $450-500 guitar. There isnt a guitar that looks nicer than it for under a grand either.

Stuntcheeks · Post by **Stuntcheeks** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 7:27 pm

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