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Intermediate Acoustic Guitars .. bought three plus 2 for the grandkids .. pic in OP
Posted on 11/22/20 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 11/22/20 at 5:56 pm
Kids live out of state. Wife and I are gong to purchase a couple of acoustic guitars for our house for when they visit (so they don't have to fly with theirs). I'm thinking $200 - $250 range.
Any suggestions? There's a lot of choices on Amazon around $100 - $150, but it doesn't feel good.
ETA: Bumped budget up to $500. We're thinking the Seagull S6 Slim and the Taylor Academy 12. We're not big people, so these seem to be a good fit.
And here's what we bought: Taylor Acemy 12, Seagull S6 Slim, a Fender bass, a kids' guitar and ukulele for the grandchillens':
[/img] Thanks to all who helped in this endeavor. Here's wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
This post was edited on 12/17/20 at 6:43 pm
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Posted on 11/22/20 at 6:42 pm to Fat Man
Orangewood, Eastman, Yamaha
Really depends on what they like
Really depends on what they like
Posted on 11/22/20 at 6:53 pm to Fat Man
I love my Seagull. It gets better with age.
Posted on 11/22/20 at 7:24 pm to BogeyTX
I vote for a pair of Seagull acoustics too. Spend a little extra and get really high quality, lifetime instruments that are off the charts for value.
If your budget has little flex, shop for a pair of used Seagull S6 models. They are considered Seagull's most affordable and most common, and their cedar tops are absolutely beautiful sounding in small rooms with small audiences.
If your budget has little flex, shop for a pair of used Seagull S6 models. They are considered Seagull's most affordable and most common, and their cedar tops are absolutely beautiful sounding in small rooms with small audiences.
Posted on 11/22/20 at 7:27 pm to Fat Man
Better question is what guitars are they currently playing or used to? Neck profiles vary and if you knew what brand & model they have at home will help you to compare to brands with similar neck radius' they're use to.
I have a 1966 Martin D18 & a 2010 Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio (bought new sight unseen due to a really good deal) and although both sound great, they're night & day apart as far as the necks go. I thought the Gibson would play like my brother's Songwriter Deluxe Standard and the necks couldn't be more different.
Anyone want to buy a Gibson?
I have a 1966 Martin D18 & a 2010 Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio (bought new sight unseen due to a really good deal) and although both sound great, they're night & day apart as far as the necks go. I thought the Gibson would play like my brother's Songwriter Deluxe Standard and the necks couldn't be more different.
Anyone want to buy a Gibson?
Posted on 11/22/20 at 8:23 pm to Fat Man
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$200 - $250 range.
I would argue this is beginner range.
Posted on 11/22/20 at 8:39 pm to FinleyStreet
I was thinking the same thing. Intermediate to me would be like the 500-600 range.
Posted on 11/22/20 at 9:33 pm to Fat Man
I have a couple of Recording King guitars, that have way exceeded my expectations. The Dreadnought one was only about 250 bucks new, and I play that guitar more than any other. I don't have to worry about it, and it just stays in tune and sounds great.
The other is a 000, it sounds great, but I'm not too crazy about the neck width. Make no mistake, these are cheap guitars, but the sound and playability has been really surprising. I even added an R.L. bags pick up to the dreadnought and have been recording with it some on demo stuff. Understand, I have some pretty good guitars, but this Recording King, isn't far behind them, and I beat the hell out of it, probably at least 3 hours a day every day. They sell them at Guitar Center. Make sure you get a solid spruce top model, and have it set up right.
The other is a 000, it sounds great, but I'm not too crazy about the neck width. Make no mistake, these are cheap guitars, but the sound and playability has been really surprising. I even added an R.L. bags pick up to the dreadnought and have been recording with it some on demo stuff. Understand, I have some pretty good guitars, but this Recording King, isn't far behind them, and I beat the hell out of it, probably at least 3 hours a day every day. They sell them at Guitar Center. Make sure you get a solid spruce top model, and have it set up right.
This post was edited on 11/22/20 at 10:28 pm
Posted on 11/22/20 at 10:28 pm to Fat Man
I always liked applause acoustic guitars for budgets
This post was edited on 11/22/20 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 11/22/20 at 10:30 pm to SEClint
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I always liked applause acoustic guitars for that range.
Not good for a fat man. That round back makes'em slide off of your knee
This post was edited on 11/22/20 at 10:35 pm
Posted on 11/23/20 at 6:21 pm to Fat Man
Blueridge used to make really good guitars around your price range. That’s something that will last and sound great if anyone picks it up.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 6:26 pm to TheFretShack
Looking at a couple of used Seagulls from Guitar Center
I really like the new one at $479, but the Mrs. Fat Man has a point about them only being played 2 or 3 times a year. I tried to convince her to get one used, one new. I lost.
I really like the new one at $479, but the Mrs. Fat Man has a point about them only being played 2 or 3 times a year. I tried to convince her to get one used, one new. I lost.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 8:03 pm to Meursault
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How old are your kids? Do they play?
Late 20's, early 30's.
All 3 play well, not great, just well.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 11:56 pm to Fat Man
Yamaha's with solid tops fit the bill. Not the entry level one that comes in the kit that is plywood. Since they won't get played much a couple of Yamaha's have tremendous bang for the buck.
I bought a solid top one from a pawn shop for around $150 and it sounds and plays fantastic. I use it all the time.
I bought a solid top one from a pawn shop for around $150 and it sounds and plays fantastic. I use it all the time.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 12:04 am to Fat Man
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really like the new one at $479, but the Mrs. Fat Man has a point about them only being played 2 or 3 times a year. I tried to convince her to get one used, one new. I lost.
Do you play? If they are going to be at the house and you don't play, why not learn to play yourself. You can teach the wife to play also.
You can learn the major open chords combos, like (G,C,D or E,A,B7, or A,D, and E) in a few weeks and have a lifetime of fun playing with the grandkids.
If you invest weeks or a couple of months you would be able to play along with literally thousands of songs using the beginner open chords.
This post was edited on 11/24/20 at 12:22 am
Posted on 11/24/20 at 9:44 am to TheFretShack
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Seagull S6
I read that their necks are pretty thick. Are all seagulls like this or just the S6?
Posted on 11/24/20 at 11:22 am to Fat Man
Why don't you play them then? Tell her to STFU
Posted on 11/24/20 at 8:20 pm to SUB
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I read that their necks are pretty thick. Are all seagulls like this or just the S6?
Seagull makes an S6 slim that has a thinner nut width.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 8:33 pm to rexorotten
Thanks. I think I may actually get that version. I’ve wanted a seagull since the first time I played one. It sucks though that it is not very possible to try before you buy in Covid times. I’ll probably just buy it on amazon and return it if I don’t like it.
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