Great Acoustic Guitars For Under $1000?

Steven B

I am 16 years old and have been playin guitar for 2 and a half years. Most people that have played only 2 and a half years would be happy with my current guitar (Taylor Big Baby) but i have really gotten too good for it. I do not want to sound cocky but you naturally get that good when you play 4+ hours a day on most days. The guitar I am looking for is around $1000 or less and would be acoustic. I really want the best buy for my money because I will be using this guitar to record with. Some guitars I have looked at was the Taylor 714ce, the taylor 410ce and some other high quality guitars, however they are all too expensive around $1500. Thanks for your help and any suggestions are appreciated!
Well i just quit my lessons because the teacher had nothing left to teach me. In high school I took a music theory class that was treated as a college level class. I am really into it and already write music/ compositions and jam with other people. I started out playing like 7 hours a day and now i have been playing around 4 or 5. It is hard to judge because even when i am at the computer I am playing it. Also, I have a fender strat. american that cost a little over 1000. It is a 2007 highway series.

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You don't have to spend $1,000 to have a great sounding acoustic guitar. But if you can afford that then get a Gibson - they sound amazing. If this is your one and only guitar, though, I would go with an acoustic-electric - ESPECIALLY if you want to record. Ibanez and Fender make some really nice ones and they're less expensive.

I have a Gibson Gospel AV 100th Anniversary Edition (acoustic/electric). Cost me about $1,500 about 14 years ago but worth every penny. I also have a Ibanez Artcore archtop. Sounds great recorded. Also a Fender Strat though I really prefer the hollow or semi-hollow electrics.

Go to your local Guitar Center or other music store and play a few. If you want to save some money order through http://www.musiciansfriend.com $1,000 sounds like a lot to be spending having only played for two years. So really be sure you're committed to this. Are you taking lessons?

edit: you took lessons for two years "and the teacher has nothing left to teach you"? Then get a new teacher. I'm sure you have a LOT more to learn. Attitude will get you NOWHERE - learning to play WILL.

What is a good acoustic-electric guitar brand under $1000?

fc77

I'm an intermediate guitar player who is used to playing electric. I want to get an acoustic/electric guitar now but don't really know about the brands well. I was at guitar center today and checked out few brands like:Taylor, Martin, Takamine, Ovation and of course Fender. Please tell me which of these are the best acoustic-electric guitars for under $1000. If you know any other brand that has great quality, please let me know too. It has to be A-E!! Thanks
OK maybe under $700 is preferable... but will definitely spend up to $1000 if it's THE guitar.

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The guitar I use is a Cordoba Gk Studio. The tone is bright and snappy. When plugged in the Fishman Pickup system gives it a beautiful and natural tone when amplified. It'll run you about $600 and comes with nylon strings.

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What are some extremely easy songs to play on acoustic guitar?

Kristen H

I am a beginner and would love to play a real, like music-y song [instead of yankee doodle & ode to joy]. I really enjoy country music [Taylor Swift to be precise] and would love to find a song I'd be able to play. Any suggestions?

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Hello there,

I understand where you are coming from, we all had to learn sometime. Seems like a better way to learn would be to learn a solid understanding of the basics. Then pick out the songs you like and tackle those. What you learned studying the basics will take you a long way towards mastering most songs. I never liked the idea of learning a song I did not like just because it was easy. Sort of ran against my sense of self esteem. I know, you have to start with something and playing songs seems like a good way to learn. Actually it is a good way to practice what you are learning, but not to learn alone. If you follow me.

Take a look at this series of video lessons at Youtube. This guy has a series of 12 lessons. He is a good teacher, enjoyable to watch (even for an old guy) and he does a good job of covering the basics. He uses an electric guitar, but most of this information transfers well to the acoustic. Since you have an interest in country, pay special attention to the parts about finger picking. That is an important technique in country music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhxIV0I5T8&feature=related
After you have worked your way through some of those lessons, try tackling some of the songs you actually like and want to play. It may take a while to master them, so be patient. But by following this approach you will become a better guitarist faster than just by learning a few easy songs.

When you are ready to tackle some of songs you like, google the name of the song and the word tab. You will see who have has the tabs available online for that song. Places like 911 tabs, Ultimate Tabs, Tab Crawler and the like can provide you with a great many tabs.

Also, since you mention Taylor Swift, try this link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWWhXxK-By0&feature=PlayList&p=F9DC61C1C400FF13&index=0

While you are at Youtube search Taylor Swift guitar lesson and you will bring up quite a few other song lessons you may be interested in.

Later,

What are some good acoustic guitar songs to play and be able to sing?

runner99

I'm starting to play acoustic guitar more and more and was trying to think of good songs to cover. It doesnt really matter how hard it is, ill learn it either way. I prefer it be a more modern song though, it could be a funny song to do ( i've wrote a cover to lady gaga's just dance) so whatever works.

I also dont have the wide of a singing voice. something simple in the singing range would be very helpful.
Also would like it to be a song that many people would know. I play show's at Starbucks and when people really know the song it makes it better..

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Some nice acoustic songs that I like to play are:

Hotel Yorba - The White Stripes
We're Going To Be Friends - The White Stripes
The Rose March - The Smashing Pumpkins (you need a capo though)
Disarm - The Smashing Pumpkins
Superman's Dead - Our Lady Peace
Wonderwall - Oasis
Mr. Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan
The Time's Are-A-Changin' - Bob Dylan
Hurt - Johnny Cash
Kissing Families - Silversun Pickups

Those are just some suggestions. Look into The Smashing Pumpkins and The White Stripes, both have some really nice acoustic songs. Whatever floats your boat though really :)

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