Acoustic Guitars

[Elsydeon]

Hello, I'm thinking about selling my electric 7 string guitar and my multiple effects pedalboard to invest in a really decent 6 string acoustic guitar.
The problem is that I know absolutely nothing about acoustic guitars. Can anyone point me in the right direction, what companies to look out for and such? I'm estimating to be getting about $1,000 from selling the guitar and board, any input would be greatly appreciated.

[jackbauer114]

My dad has a babicz, i would highly recommend it, its really comfortable and easy to play, sounds amazing, and it has this steinberger designed neck pocket that lets you raise and lower the action without messing with the truss or intonation, and usually dosent even affect the tuning.

[cthrubuoy]

Look here
https://www.waldenguitars.com/D2040.html

https://www.massstreetmusic.com/store/show_item/4124-Eastman-412CE

Then also look into
https://www.takamine.com/
https://www.taylorguitars.com/

Also, Yamaha. I have a Yamaha at roughly that price and I love it.

[Pirate]

I have a $450 dollar Takamine Classical and it suits me just fine. It's also got a built-in tuner 

[cthrubuoy]

Takemine make really lovely guitars.

[Elsydeon]

I'm leaning toward a takamine at the moment. Is there a difference in sound with cutaway body types? Or is that just for show

[jonny108]

This is the acoustic the lead singer/guitarist has in my band...I highly suggest saving a bit more and getting one of these.https://www.taylorguitars.com/Guitars/Acoustic-Electric/300/314ce/ One the nicest acoustic's I've played and they sound shit hot aswell.  

[Elsydeon]

That does look really nice, but I think my budget caps at 1500

[cthrubuoy]

I'm leaning toward a takamine at the moment. Is there a difference in sound with cutaway body types? Or is that just for show

It's for fret access

[Elsydeon]

I'm leaning toward a takamine at the moment. Is there a difference in sound with cutaway body types? Or is that just for show

It's for fret access

Oh that makes sense  , I dont think I would ever really need to go that far down the neck though

[ReaperKK]

I'm a sucker for Taylor's. I have 3 currently and couldn't be happier, go out and play some of them, they really are wonderful instruments.

[Elsydeon]

I ran into my old guitar teacher today at work, he said he got a couple really nice acoustics in at his music shop. I'm going to go down on Tuesday and play around on some of them

[Fuzzboy]

I'm more of a Martin guy, but the Taylors are awesome also. Two different worlds though.

[Marvellous G]

I spent two days in a massive guitar shop trying out every acoustic there when I was buying mine.  I eventually went with a Taylor, as they just edged out Martins as my favourite there, but it comes down to preference at that level.

[rmp0012002]

I purchased a Seagull S6 and cannot complain, thinking about getting the 12 string version.  Takamine/Jasmine is also good brand.  I got a Ibanez package for $100 and for the cheap price it was a great playing guitar.  It depends on how your going to use it. Just noodling around, recording or playing out?   

[jfwund]

Takamine was my first guitar, and they make some really solid instruments. You won't go wrong there.

That said, I just (Christmas 2010) bought a new Taylor 414ce and it is the bee's knees.    Easily the nicest guitar I own, and perhaps oddly, it feels very similar to my Les Paul.

If you can afford it, Taylor's the way to go. Can you save for a month or two extra for the 314 or 414? Mine was $1800, and Guitar Center (I know, I know) usually has the 314 for $1650.

If not, the 214 or 210 are decent choices, but laminate back and sides instead of all solid wood.