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ndabunka:
OK, I know this isn't Spa related so it's bound to be relocated in short term but... I am looking into buying my year old boy a new acoustic-Electric guitar for his 13th birthday in a little over 2 weeks from now. I know that "he who shall not be named" has his own site which I would likely never trod upon. However, I think there are a few guys on here who actually know what they are talking about regarding Guitars. He's been playing an electric for 3 years now and I am seeking a "decent" unit. I have decided it MUST have a solid Sitka Spruce top which appears to be the leader in the lower as well as some higher priced guitars. I am also trying to find one that does NOT use NATO (sometimes also called "Eastern Mahogany" but is actually not a Mahogany at all). Price range is "as close to $300 as possible". I've found a Takamine EG440SC for around $400 (I think), a NATO-sided Yahama FGX720SCA http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=513387X for $319 and even a Taylor 110ce http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200293235742&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT&ih=010 which "I think" I can get for around $450" (The Taylor retails for more but also has the low-end wood in the sides & back). The bottom line is...What would someone knowledgeable think of these options and is there a guitar that would fit in that price range that I am overlooking? Oh yea, and the final option is a "Scratch and Dent Yamaha APX900 (normal "retail" is $1,129) for $559 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=512944X which is probably what I would buy for myself if I still played guitar (haven't in over 30 years and forgot 95% of anything I actually learned back then) so I think a $1K value guitar may be a bit "too much" for a 13 year old. He takes GREAT care of his instruments so I am not worried about the care. The price really not a big deal but once you go over the $500 mark it seems that there are a LOT more choices (used Taylor 114's, etc). I'm all ears guys (and gals). Tell me what you know.
Gomboman:
I would try posting over at http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/index.php
I have a Martin HD28V that is real nice but it cost a little more than $300. Good luck......
ndabunka:
--- Quote ---I would try posting over at http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/index.php
I have a Martin HD28V that is real nice but it cost a little more than $300. Good luck......
--- End quote ---
Thanks for the link. GREAT forum for Guitars. Yea, I think the D28 is a good bit more. I am currently bidding on a Taylor 110ce which should be plenty for him so this forum's details on what is a legit Taylor vs. what is not has raised my interest.
LStoner:
Look into Jay Turser guitars. They make better quality guitars at lower prices. And a good website to buy off of is InstrumentPro.com. They always have a sale and their shipping is low. We just ordered a Jay Turser electric guitar from there. It will be drop-shipped directly from Jay Turser. Unfortunately, the particular model we ordered is on back-order because of it's popularity, but it will be worth it when it comes.
ndabunka:
Lstoner - Thanks for the recommendation on the value side of the scale. I've pretty much reduced my choices to options 3 alternatives. Any one of these choices ones to about $400 with shipping, taxes but I think they will also last longer and hold their resale (in the event he decides to give up the Acoustic side of the equation. Enjoy your Turser
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