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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Slartibartfarst42 on October 29, 2014, 03:12:37 PM

Title: Guitar advice
Post by: Slartibartfarst42 on October 29, 2014, 03:12:37 PM
My birthday is rapidly approaching and I've suggested to my wife that I'd quite like another guitar. No particular surprise there but this time I fancy an electro-acoustic to give me something a bit different. I know absolutely nothing at all about acoustic guitars so I'm in desperate need of advice. I know I want something with a single cutaway, I know I want a neck that doesn't feel any chunkier than what I have already (if possible) and I know I don't really want to spend over £200, though I am happy to look at pre-owned as well as new. Are there any particular models/makes I should be looking at? So far I am looking at these models:

Yamaha APX

Ovation Celebrity

Takamine G series

Freshman Renogade

Cort AD880

Cort SFX-DAO

Title: Re: Guitar advice
Post by: Telerocker on October 29, 2014, 09:53:38 PM
Ibanez AW-series are decent. The Corts give a lot of bang for the bucks. LAG Tramontane? Neck is not thick at all.
Title: Re: Guitar advice
Post by: Dave Sloven on October 30, 2014, 01:40:09 AM
I have a Samick that is very nice. No pickup, but most of their models have them.  Grovers too.  Nice bright sound.
Title: Re: Guitar advice
Post by: littleredguitars2 on October 31, 2014, 05:11:35 PM
I also recommend the ibanez.  Ive had one for a while.  It's not amazing but it's great for the price. It has pretty much everything you're looking for
Title: Re: Guitar advice
Post by: Slartibartfarst42 on November 01, 2014, 06:26:10 PM
At the moment I'm primarily looking at a Takamine G series with the NEX body but I'll look into Ibanez too.
Title: Re: Guitar advice
Post by: Plenum n Heather on November 01, 2014, 06:57:22 PM
I have an Ovation Legend and I love it!
Ovation is not for everyone but you should try one.

The neck is superb and it's an iconic acoustic sound.
Title: Re: Guitar advice
Post by: Slartibartfarst42 on November 01, 2014, 07:47:07 PM
I think an Ovation Celebrity is more in my price range
Title: Re: Guitar advice
Post by: Plenum n Heather on November 02, 2014, 06:13:21 PM
Celebrity is a nice one. Reminds me of a Godin.