Thursday, January 16, 2014

What is the minimum cost of a good-quality acoustic guitar at a normal music shop?

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On that note, how much is near maximum from a good music shop?


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A good beginners' guitar starts at around $200 USD and goes up from there. There is effectively no maximum, but there are stock acoustics up to around $10,000 and custom acoustics to $25,000 and more. Add another $5000 if you want Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra).

What is the best type of wood used for an acoustic guitar?




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spruce? maple? rosewood?
i'm looking at one right now that has quilt maple body and rosewood fretboard, but i'm curious which material is the best
I'm looking to buy a Washburn D10QSB online so I can't try it out but it looks very decent. http://www.washburn.com/acoustics/d10-series/Page-2.html



Answer
Most people consider the best wood for the back and sides to be Brazilian rosewood (dalbergia nigra). As a result of an import ban in accordance with the C.I.T.E.S. treaty there is no more Brazilian rosewood coming into this - or any other - country. There are some existing stocks but they are scarce and can add as much as $5000 to the cost of a new guitar.

Top wood is a matter of taste but there are several varieties of spruce including Adirondack, Engelmann, and European that are highly prized. Redwood is also a great top wood.

Ebony is generally considered to be the best wood for fretboards and bridges.

I know that this did not help you at all but that's what you asked for. There are lots of other woods that people like, sometimes even better than the ones I listed. All-koa guitars, for example, can be splendid. Ultimately it comes down to what you like the best.




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