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Best beginner acoustic guitar for an adult
Posted on 11/13/23 at 11:56 pm
Posted on 11/13/23 at 11:56 pm
Not looking to spend 1,000's of dollars because if he decides he doesn't want to play it a month from now, no big deal.
Something easy to play with good action.
Thanks
Something easy to play with good action.
Thanks
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Posted on 11/14/23 at 3:55 am to Errerrerrwere
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Something easy to play with good action.
First of all, if you are buying new, no matter what you buy is probably going to need to be set up to play the way you want.
If you want to go used, you can find a nice guitar that is already set up like this one that I can vouch for.
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Not looking to spend 1,000's of dollars because if he decides he doesn't want to play it a month from now, no big deal.
If I was going to buy a new budget acoustic guitar tomorrow, I would go with an Epiphone Hummingbird. First, Epiphone's quality is really good these days. I've played quite a few of their guitars lately and every one was fantastic. It wasn't always that way, but it is now.
Second, the Hummingbirds have a slightly shorter scale length, 24.75" compared to 25.50" and it plays a little easier with slightly lower string tension.
Third, Epiphone makes the Hummingbird in a couple of different price ranges from $450 for the laminated back and sides model, to $900ish for the all solid wood "Inspired By Gibson" model.
My friend recently bought the $450 dollar laminated Hummingbird and I've been trying to talk him out of it. It's a great guitar.
Fourth, the Hummingbirds are the most beautiful guitars out there. Gorgeous guitars.
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This post was edited on 11/14/23 at 4:51 am
Posted on 11/14/23 at 6:30 am to auggie
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I would go with an Epiphone Hummingbird. First, Epiphone's quality is really good these days. I've played quite a few of their guitars lately and every one was fantastic. It wasn't always that way, but it is now.
While I can't endorse it without experience, I would defer to you, auggie, on something like this.
On the other hand, buying new in this market, with the OP's stipulations, I still go back to Seagull. That's a lot of guitar for the money, still, even in 2023. An S6 is $500. Unreal.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 7:58 am to Errerrerrwere
Taylor > Martin.
In the price range you list.
Eastman and BlueRidge. New they will exceed your budget now. But used they didn’t before. Been a while since I looked at those makers used.
This is all assuming 1000 bucks is the ceiling.
In the price range you list.
Eastman and BlueRidge. New they will exceed your budget now. But used they didn’t before. Been a while since I looked at those makers used.
This is all assuming 1000 bucks is the ceiling.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 8:01 am to Errerrerrwere
Used Taylor Gs Mini or Martin Dreadnought Jr.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 8:24 am to Clint Torres
Epiphone is the best bang for your buck for a new acoustic
Posted on 11/14/23 at 8:52 am to Ace Midnight
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On the other hand, buying new in this market, with the OP's stipulations, I still go back to Seagull. That's a lot of guitar for the money, still, even in 2023. An S6 is $500. Unreal.
I like the Seagulls and they are nice guitars. I've owned a couple and liked them.
I especially like the fact that they are made in Canada.
I would still choose the Hummingbird first for the 24 3/4" scale and the great looks.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 10:19 am to auggie
I second Seagull and Eastman.
You can never go wrong with Yamaha, they tend to pack good value at all their price points, and they have guitars in every consumer's price point.
Breedlove, Washburn and Guild's import lines are worth consideration
Epiphone quality is inconsistent, including Masterbuilts. I've seen jewels and duds cross my bench. I would not buy an Epi unless I could put my hands on it first, and/or I had a bulletproof return/exchange policy.
You can never go wrong with Yamaha, they tend to pack good value at all their price points, and they have guitars in every consumer's price point.
Breedlove, Washburn and Guild's import lines are worth consideration
Epiphone quality is inconsistent, including Masterbuilts. I've seen jewels and duds cross my bench. I would not buy an Epi unless I could put my hands on it first, and/or I had a bulletproof return/exchange policy.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 10:28 am to TheFretShack
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Epiphone quality is inconsistent, including Masterbuilts.
I agree that this was true in the past, but I've been playing quite a few lately and haven't run into a dud.
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I would not buy an Epi unless I could put my hands on it first, and/or I had a bulletproof return/exchange policy.
Absolutely, but this goes for any guitar out there.
This post was edited on 11/14/23 at 10:33 am
Posted on 11/14/23 at 2:35 pm to auggie
Thanks for all the info.
Quick question. I was doing some research on the Epiphones since they were made by Gibson and a product called Zager came up.
Anyone heard of them?
Quick question. I was doing some research on the Epiphones since they were made by Gibson and a product called Zager came up.
Anyone heard of them?
This post was edited on 11/14/23 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 11/14/23 at 3:04 pm to Errerrerrwere
Not except from Facebook ads.
Anybody recommend Alvarez?
The local shop here recommended an acoustic/electric for my teenager cousin who got started this past summer. It was $350ish for the guitar and 100 for the amp and accessories.
Anybody recommend Alvarez?
The local shop here recommended an acoustic/electric for my teenager cousin who got started this past summer. It was $350ish for the guitar and 100 for the amp and accessories.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 4:12 pm to Errerrerrwere
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a product called Zager came up.
Anyone heard of them?
Yes, I get 3 emails from Zager every day, but I have never seen one of their guitars, so I don't know what they are like.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 4:23 pm to auggie
I've said this in other threads but my advice is to get a cheap yamaha classical, nylon string guitar. The nylon strings are much easier on your fingers. I have some nice acoustic steel strings but since I bought a $250 nylon string about a year ago, its all I want to play.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 4:40 pm to Zappas Stache
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The nylon strings are much easier on your fingers. I have some nice acoustic steel strings but since I bought a $250 nylon string about a year ago, its all I want to play.
One day I want a Kremona Classical. Made in Europe. Bulgaria??? Played a NICE one that was awesome. They $300-500 priced that are plenty. To me THATS a couch guitar.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 5:29 pm to Errerrerrwere
baton rouge:good person to give guitar lessons
Posted on 11/14/23 at 6:23 pm to Errerrerrwere
Piggybacking off this thread because it's a question I am also interested in, but I am picking up a used Martin DX1AE for a pretty good price relative to what I've seen on the used market on average for that guitar. Anyone have any feedback on that model? Seems heavily laminated, but for a starter, that's not a huge concern for me.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 8:34 pm to AUCom96
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Piggybacking off this thread because it's a question I am also interested in, but I am picking up a used Martin DX1AE for a pretty good price relative to what I've seen on the used market on average for that guitar. Anyone have any feedback on that model?
I'm pretty sure I played one once and liked it pretty well. I think that's the model that has the laminated neck?
I heard some people didn't like that, but I bet that neck is pretty tough and won't warp easily.
It sounded better than most of the other guitars I played that day too.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 10:27 pm to Errerrerrwere
I've owned a lot of guitars, I prefer traditional, non cutaway guitars so those are the styles I've owned and played.
Yamaha if you're going under $500, specifically the Yamaha FG830 is a great value. I learned to play on this model.
Eastman if you're looking in the $600-$1200 range, you can get a nice, pro level guitar at the top of this range that will go toe to toe with the Martin standard series.
Yamaha if you're going under $500, specifically the Yamaha FG830 is a great value. I learned to play on this model.
Eastman if you're looking in the $600-$1200 range, you can get a nice, pro level guitar at the top of this range that will go toe to toe with the Martin standard series.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 10:38 pm to SidewalkTiger
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the Yamaha FG830
This. Any Yamaha FG series would be just fine.
Posted on 11/14/23 at 11:22 pm to rexorotten
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This. Any Yamaha FG series would be just fine.
Honestly, you probably couldn't go wrong with any of the guitars mentioned in this thread for a beginner.
I like the Epiphones nowadays for a lot of reasons, but more than anything, the tone suits me at this time.
A few years ago, Martins and Taylors did it for me, but I've changed in how I play and how I want it to sound and I may change again, who knows? I've been messing with these guitars for over 45 years though and subtle differences seem bigger than they once did to me.
Thirty years ago, it didn't really matter as much, as long as it stayed in tune, played OK and sounded decent.
That's what a beginner needs, a good guitar that's set up well. If he learns to play and starts developing, he will go down his own long road of finding what he really likes.
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