Acoustic electric guitar advise

[one more cast]

I don't think you will find a Martin in the $200 dollar range. Martin however does have a Sigma line of lower priced quality guitars that might work for you. There are lots of quality brands such as Guild,Fender,Gibson,Gretsch,Ibanez,Washburn,Ovation,Takamine,Taylor,Yamaha.... BUT there are many el'cheapo brands that aren't worth a crap. A quality guitar will hold its value or increase in value over time. Also does your son already play or is this just something he wants to try?

 

[Bigfun]

Acoustic electric guitar advise

My son wants one. I am willing to spend around 200$ for a used one. All advise on brand/model appreciated. The amp will be bought later unless I get a steal of a package deal.<br /><br />Martin brand is what he has been talking about. I am totaly ignorant on the subject.

 

[Bigfun]

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He has been playing about 5 years with a oscar schmit? He's 16 self taught and very good. Plays everything but the blues. (my favorite, go figure)<br /> <br /> Thanks for the advice. Tis the season to feed the passion.

 

[maxxpower]

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I agree with the brands One More Cast has listed.Takamine makes a pretty good lower end acoustic/electric for around that price range. I would recommend getting the best plain acoustic for the $200 and worry about an electric model later down the line. Cheap acoustic/electrics tend to disappoint when amped.

 

[Xcusme]

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Finding a Martin for $200.00 is a stretch for sure. As OMC states, have a look at a Takamine. I own their copy of the D-28 Martin and I'm impressed at the quality and sound. The sound quality is impressive and the action smooth. The Takamine isn't the same as my Martin D-35 (1975), which is not surprising, but a good instrument to be sure.

 

[one more cast]

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Back when I was a guitar nut I loved this place... http://www.themusicemporium.net/

 

[PAkev]

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I have a fender 270SCE cutaway acoustic/electric which maI traded in a telecaster for. The electric thing was fun as a kid but not convenient after the family came so I decided to mellow out a bit.<br /><br />There will indeed be someone to take your $200 for a guitar that plays music but if your son has 5 years under his belt it may not be much of an improvement over what he already has. Perhaps you can tell him you will pay the $200 and spot him a few extra sheckles with the understanding that he gets a small part time job to pay you back the amount above and beyond the $200 figure.<br /><br />Kevin

 

[snapperbait]

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With guitar's, most of the time "you get what you pay for"... <br /><br />FWIW, I'd nix the used guitar idea... Chances are good that a used guitar could need repairs that would put you past what a good new guitar would cost..<br /><br />There are quite a few very good new instruments out there available for around the $300 mark... Ibanez, Washburn, Epiphone, Fender, just to name a few..<br /><br />As for Martins, they're kinda like real estate.. They don't depriciate, only go up in price... Least expensive new Martins start around $700, thru........ $ $

 

[mikeandronda]

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I dont know Snapper........I bought many a used guitar and other equipment. If you really look it over and can deal with the Charicter traits ie: nicks,scratches and dings, well used could be the way to go. $200 bucks dont get you much used or new.

 

[Bigfun]

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Well, with the above + my own research I beleive 200$ is bare min.<br /><br />I also know that if we are patient a good used quality one will become available.<br /><br />He has now suggested a Samick brand?. In the next couple weeks we will learn enough about guitars to make an educated decision on which make/models.<br /><br />So if we don't find one before Christmas we will give him a rain check that we will use to snap up a good one within 6 months. Meantime he can add $ to the pot as PAkev suggested.<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestions. I will update you all on when (if) we "steal" one.

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

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Check out www.acousticguitar.com and go to their forums. They are a lot like this one. There is also a section where you can buy/sell/trade.<br />The begginers section talks a lot about inexpensive guitars. You might be able to find a good used Big Baby Taylor for about what you want to spend. Check Ebay. I bought one for a camping and find myself playing it more than my more expensive guitars. It is 15/16ths size so it is slightly smaller than a full size dreadnaught. You would have to add a pickup to it if you want<br /> to plug in. Above all if it sounds and plays good to HIM, that is what matters most. Good luck and happy shopping.!<br /><br />Dave