Average Acoustic guitar

[The Blue Factor]

just started playing the guitar while deployed in iraq and want to get one of my own but dont know really to much about them. what is a good brand? not looking for somthing to amazing since im just starting out, but maybe something in the 200 dollar area.

 

[BillyBobJoel71]

Baby Taylor's are great, but they might be a little more than 200...

 

[Kelemvor]

Go to a music shop (or a specific guitar shop) and get a nice used one. WHen I got one a long time ago I paid like $100 for a really nice one. I don't remember what kind it ws though....

 

[The Blue Factor]

the baby taylors are smaller arnt they? im looking for a full size one. there is just so may to choose from.

franky junior: that would have been a good idea but like i said im deployed in iraq. thanks though

 

[49erinnc]

If you want to spend on the high end of your budget ($200), I'd definitely opt for a solid top guitar. Better sound and they age well. Here is a good option for solid top in that range (with free shipping). Washburn makes great, budget guitars.

Washburn F10S


If you want to spend less and can forego the solid top, you can consider one of these:

Washburn DK20T

Ibanez PF5

Personally, I feel that acoustics are investments and you get what you pay for. If you think you'll take it serious and it's not a phase, then I'd probably opt to spend a little more for something nicer. But if I had a $200 budget, I'd probably get the F10S. It's a very nice guitar for the price. Good luck and I'm sure others can give you some more suggestions.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Originally posted by: 49erinnc
If you want to spend on the high end of your budget ($200), I'd definitely opt for a solid top guitar. Better sound and they age well. Here is a good option for solid top in that range (with free shipping). Washburn makes great, budget guitars.

Washburn F10S


If you want to spend less and can forego the solid top, you can consider one of these:

Washburn DK20T

Ibanez PF5

Personally, I feel that acoustics are investments and you get what you pay for. If you think you'll take it serious and it's not a phase, then I'd probably opt to spend a little more for something nicer. But if I had a $200 budget, I'd probably get the F10S. It's a very nice guitar for the price. Good luck and I'm sure others can give you some more suggestions.

Great advice, and definately go for the solid top it makes all the difference.

I would also recommend the D body model and it comes with a gig bag and some accesories Washburn D10S $199.95

 

[The Blue Factor]

one of the guys here recommended a Ibanez guitar. any good?

also thanks for the info on the washburns

 

[StevenYoo]

i second Washburns. they're awesome guitars for the price.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo
i second Washburns. they're awesome guitars for the price.

Yeah, washburns keep getting cheaper and keep sounding better. You should be able to get one in your price range that you're happy with.

 

[Saint Nick]

alvarez

 

[49erinnc]

Originally posted by: The Blue Factor
one of the guys here recommended a Ibanez guitar. any good?

also thanks for the info on the washburns

Ibanez is okay but I think Washburn makes a much better sounding acoustic when comparing similiar price ranges. I'm sure I'll offend someone by saying this but avoid the Yamaha acoustics you'll see for under $200. I think they sound like crap. I doubt you'll beat the sound of a solid top Washburn in the sub-$200 range. Also consider ordering a good set of strings if you get one because most of the cheaper guitars come with lower quality ones. And yes, they do make a difference.

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: 49erinnc

Originally posted by: The Blue Factor
one of the guys here recommended a Ibanez guitar. any good?

also thanks for the info on the washburns

Ibanez is okay but I think Washburn makes a much better sounding acoustic when comparing similiar price ranges. I'm sure I'll offend someone by saying this but avoid the Yamaha acoustics you'll see for under $200. I think they sound like crap. I doubt you'll beat the sound of a solid top Washburn in the sub-$200 range. Also consider ordering a good set of strings if you get one because most of the cheaper guitars come with lower quality ones. And yes, they do make a difference.

nothing but elixer's touch my acoustic