Which guitar would you buy?

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Which guitar would you buy?

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Which guitar do you think is the best value?

Alvarez AD80
Martin D-16GT
Guild GAD-50
Taylor 410CE (year 2000 used)

EDIT: Forgot to add a Larrivee D-03R to the list.
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if they are all the same price then I would go with the 410. Generally, a used guitar is always going to be the better value as long it has been taken care of.
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yep the taylor. what year is it, and is it ES or fishman?
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mlee wrote:Which guitar do you think is the best value?

Alvarez AD80
Martin D-16GT
Guild GAD-50
Taylor 410 (used)
I just like Guilds too much. I'd do Guild or Alvarez.
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Without question the Martin D-16GT. But go for the RGT with Rosewood sides and back. A few hundred more, but worlds different soundwise.
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definately the Taylor then the Alvarez.
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filmdude100cms wrote:yep the taylor. what year is it, and is it ES or fishman?
Its a 2000, and I made a mistake it's a 410C not 410CE.
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alvarez or taylor, the martin sucks, my friend has one
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Tranman66 wrote:alvarez or taylor, the martin sucks, my friend has one
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mlee wrote:
filmdude100cms wrote:yep the taylor. what year is it, and is it ES or fishman?
Its a 2000, and I made a mistake it's a 410C not 410CE.
ah nevm then, get the larrivee
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still the Taylor
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Tranman66 wrote:alvarez or taylor, the martin sucks, my friend has one
Hmm... I own the D16RGT and I love it. Interesting.
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I still say Guild.
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I'd say the Martin just because I like martins, but I don't know if it's the best value.
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