Acoustic recommendations?

[* velcro-fly *]

$500 - 600 ? Yamaha all day long

 

[Speeddemon]

If I recall correctly, the Yamaha APX series sounded better than CPX series, that is, their semi acoustic lines.
@Beyond Black are you looking for full acoustic or a semi (with piezo and/or internal mic maybe)?

I'll second the point that on the used market, Yamaha usually is a good deal, since you're not paying as much for the name as you would for a Martin.

 

[* velcro-fly *]

I'll second the point that on the used market, Yamaha usually is a good deal, since you're not paying as much for the name as you would for a Martin.

Yamaha acoustics kick ass and are a kick ass value. Gotta remember that they have been making World Class pianos since 1900, they know a few things about acoustic instruments

 

[BeZo]

In that price range it a Yamaha or Alvarez. Otherwise it's Taylor.

 

[Beyond Black]

Oh, and this Reverb seller is local to me: https://reverb.com/shop/backroadsguitars
If anything pops up that catches your/his eye, I can pop in and check it out when I get the chance. They claim they make sure everything hanging on their wall is stage and studio ready, and so far everything I've played (a 1400$ Schecter V and a 160$ used Jackson) has felt great.

Very nice of you to offer!

 

[Beyond Black]

Great recommendations all! He’s gonna save some cash and buy soon and we’ll definitely be using this advice, thank you all!

 

[griff10672]

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[JackBootedThug]

I’ve got a nice USA made Martin for a little more $800. Maybe uncle Jeff can help him out

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[67mike]

Really hard to beat any of the Godin family of acoustics......Norman, Simon & Patrick, Seagull, Godin.

Yamaha is great bang for the buck.....their Japenese made guitars will hang with anything out there.......might be above your price point though.

Taylor are pretty consistently good.

I have a Mexican Guild that is a great guitar.

 

[Smash]

Really hard to beat any of the Godin family of acoustics......Norman, Simon & Patrick, Seagull, Godin.

Yamaha is great bang for the buck.....their Japenese made guitars will hang with anything out there.......might be above your price point though.

Taylor are pretty consistently good.

I have a Mexican Guild that is a great guitar.

Yeah. If you are trying to go cheap, nothing wrong with that for sure. But taylor and martin are great. Taylor have a little brighter of a sound and are very beautiful. Martin have a full voicing and are so reasonant.

You really can't go wrong with any brand imo. The best thing to do is play the acoustic. They really speak to you. You will find your voicing fast.

 

[simonfrewler]

Mine is diminished.