Good, cheap acoustic guitar?

Lindsay P

I've played guitar for about 4 years, but I'm not too familiar with acoustic models. What are the better, cheaper brands? (and by cheap I mean in the $200-$300 price range) I plan on playing my acoustic a lot, I just don't know what I should be looking for. Thanks!

Answer
Acoustic guitars as you know require more finger pressure on the strings to produce clear sounding notes and chords than do electric guitars. With that in mind you want the most comfortable instrument to play in your price range. The Wasburn D10 line of guitars were voted best acoustic guitar under $500 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. You can find them in the $250-$300 price range. You may also try to find a used Blueridge guitar on ebay. I feel Blueridge guitars are the best guitar on the market for the price. Look for models BR_40,BR-60,BR70,and you may find a used one in great condition in your price range. If you can save up look for the Blueridge models BR140,BR160,BR180. These guitars are all solid wood,will last a lifetime, and play as well as any $3000 guitar on the market. Good Luck!

Is there a guitar magazine.....?

MTOWN

that is not geared directly to metal heads. I'd like to get a subscription to one but they all seem to be directed at the heavy metal crowd.

Answer
acoustic guitar world
guitar player (some, but not all metal)

i agree, i wish they all werent so metal geared.

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What is a good first guitar that won't cost a fortune, but will last a while without having to get a new one?

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Hailey M

I am planning to learn guitar and need my own acoustic guitar - I don't want to pay a fortune, but i also have no idea what is a fortune is when talking about guitars. I would like any info you have on brands, price ranges vs quality, etc. Thanks!

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I've been a subscriber to Guitar Player magazine since the mid 70's, and they always have hard hitting reviews of musical equipment.

In short, the Fender acoustics have always gotten good reviews.

Here's the thing, if you truely want a guitar to "last," you have to get one with a "solid top." Most low end cheaper acoustics will simply say something like.."spruce top." this is NOT a solid top. If the guitar has a solid top, believe me, they will emphasize this point.

Solid tops are preferable because they age better...improve in tone, and can literally be handed down for generations.

Of course, solid tops are more expensive, but not out of reach.

Here's a nice Fender acoustic with a solid top with the bonus of having a built in pickup, which you might consider...especially if you plan on doing some open mikes one day or performning in a band?

Explore the web site...there are many very nice guitars well under the 5 bill mark. Also, Guitar Center owns Musician's Friend, so they are basically the same store.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-CD140SCE-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=517574

How much does it run to repair the back of a guitar?

Christina

I have an Aria acoustic guitar vintage 1977 and the back panel is coming off. I think it might just need to be replaced. The closest dealer to me is about 200 miles. Any one know how much it will run for the repair?

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Its really tough to tell without really seeing it. If nothing is broke, just separating they may be able to glue and clamp it, and that shouldnt cost too much. the best idea is to go online and find a luthier in your area. sometimes you can find guys that work right out of their homes. Before they start tearing into your guitar have them show you their work. When they give you the estimate, do yourself a favor and look up the value of your guitar and see if it is really worth the money you are putting into it. you will be able to find it in vintage guitar magazine's priceguide.

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