meiklejohn Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colb Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 If the acoustic you've got sounds really good why bother changing it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Moon Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 theres a long list of variables, it comes down to what music you play and how you play. this then helps you choose wood types and sizes of the guitar. but mainly just go and try a few out, id say celtic chords has a great choice of guitars, ranging from folk sizes and jumbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJ81 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I second what both colb and Chris are saying. I've often thought about upgrading my acoustic but then I remember how good it plays and sounds to me and I wonder if I'll get another like it. I spent a good month or more going through R&B and Bruce Millers on my days off trying out almost every acousitc in each shop before making my decision and I'm glad I did. Anyway, I ended up going for a Tanglewood TW45 electro acoustic. I find it nice and easy to play, and I have had various positive comments over the years from others who's opinions I respect regarding the sound both unplugged and through a PA. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviepearce Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I had a new Taylor gs mini e yesterday. Fantastic. 500 quid, compact but the sound is awesome. I love my other acoustic but sometimes change is good. Depends what you want. I love a dreadnought Sound but don't like the feel when playing it cos of the size. My belly gets in the way. I have a washburn ea20 original ones not the new cheaper models which is not great acoustic but when plugged in its a monster where not the little mini sounds amazing acoustic so best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviepearce Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 But if willing to spend that much on a second hand acoustic you should be able to find a good Taylor or Martin. Agree with the sigma tho. Really like their version of the 000m. Just take your time in deciding what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Moon Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 But if willing to spend that much on a second hand acoustic you should be able to find a good Taylor or Martin. Agree with the sigma tho. Really like their version of the 000m. Just take your time in deciding what you want. I agree with the sigma option too, great guitars at an affordable price. I'd also recommend freshman guitars as they are very good guitars and use top end woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkevertson Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Top end of a smaller brand name is often a better bet than lower end of a big name acoustic.. Your ears are your merchant tho and it depends on what and how you play as mentioned before. Lots of nice guitars out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 One of the best acoustis I've played is my Breedlove. Can't remember the model just now, but I think it was the number 250 in it. It's a big old guitar mind, bu tit sounds and plays really well. I think they were around 700 bangers new, but you could maybe pick up a 2nd hand one for your budgetSomething like this.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BREEDLOVE-AD-25-SF-PLUS-ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC-GUITAR-/161275337819?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item258cc25c5b#ht_120wt_1190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 If you're not in a big hurry and can wait for a cople of weeks you can try the Breedlove, and Faith Palour guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaneur Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 In your price range, the EG Takamines have the best electrics, IMO........... Personally- i'd buy the best solid wood D18 clone available- and worry about the electrics later. You may need something with a certain shape or neck width, so that might limit your options (if you must have a fat neck or a cutaway, for instance). The Canadian brands aren't all solid wood- but in other respects are well built and usually sound great. Used Seagulls, A&Ls and Simon & Patricks come up for sale locally all the time and are a good place to start looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Moon Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Or just get an old Yamaha!! Mine is the best acoustic I've ever played. It's not all solid wood but 1. They are cheap 2. They get better with age and use. Mine is a 1983 and I love it. If failing all else as I said above freshman or sigma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Fascinatingly, I agree with YoungA on that - can't go far wrong with a mid-range Yamaha really.Would definitely worry about electronics later and just concentrate on getting a good axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Moon Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Dude, if you find a good Yamaha as I said I have one from 1983 and one from 1997 and I love both of them, welcome to try them out. Otherwise their new models are great and well priced.I've also had another one from the early 90s and also I have tried their beginner range models of the FG series and seriously great build quality. As kev said above better buying a high end guitar from a less expensive brand I.e. Yamaha or tanglewood than buying a low end Taylor or Martin, you'll find high end yamahas and tanglewoods better as they have solid woods and better parts Edited April 19, 2014 by YoungA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I think you'll be really hard pushed to find a guitar without a solid top these days tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavetheRave Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Agree with above comments on Yamaha and Fender acoustics, had my fender acoustic for 17 years now and have never needed anything else (I mostly play electric, but the acoustic frequently gets used for recording ) . I had a Yamaha 12 string acoustic many years ago and it had a lovely sound, even when used as a 6 string. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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meiklejohn Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Believe it or not... Still can't decide haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkevertson Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 High end of a smaller brand name.. Some of the higher end tanglewoods are better than low end martins etc. Usually you get all solid wood guitars that way. Having said that I love yamahas , well made guitars. Best acoustic I had though was a japanese takamine en 40 which I owned for 13 years. Shoulda kept it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meiklejohn Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Now sorted, got myself a seagull maritime - solid wood series, absolutely lovely acoustic, not plugged her in yet but sounds beautiful unplugged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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