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soundtechdan · 01-04-2009, 11:32 PM

Hi Guys

I'm looking to buy a new acoustic guitar. At the moment I have an ibanez, not bad but bit too heavy on the bass end and not a fan of the pickup sound. So looking for a new one. I would like something in the range of £100 - £300. Don't mind whether electro or just acoustic (sound engineer, prefer mic anyway). I would like something a bit more unique looking and I love the natural wood colours.

Any body help would be very grateful.

cheers

dan

sam_m · 01-05-2009, 01:49 AM

I'd spend the money on something with a solid top - for which you'll be looking at nearer the top of your budget. My Tangle was a little more than that and is all solid.

The Vintage guitars are nearer the lower end of your budget, but I've never heard a complaint about them, though I haven't tried one myself.

What body shape are you after? Do you need a cutaway? Also, have you tried different strings on your existing guitar, as they do make a difference.

andrewrg · 01-05-2009, 02:29 PM

If you want a good sounding and well-built guitar choose something from the FG series from Yamaha. The FG730S has laminated rosewood back and sides, a solid spruce top and sounds and plays great. They are also well within your budget.

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soundtechdan · 01-05-2009, 04:33 PM

I have tried different string but still to bass heavy and as i said I don't like the pick up sound.

To be honest I'm not sure what kind of body I'm looking for. I'm not sure what the difference really. I'm assuming it something to do with the sound but not sure what way it works.

mellowsun · 01-05-2009, 06:09 PM

Faith Parlour?

http://www.faithguitars.com/productd...d-ecd23094a79c

Bit over your budget though, but Merchant City have them on discount for 349

http://www.guitar.co.uk/faith

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I found myself particularly drawn to the Mercury parlour. With a recommended retail price of £329, including the hard case, it’s fantastic value and has displaced the Larrivee as my previous favourite parlour model. It’s easily the best budget parlour model I’ve played and would make a great travel guitar too. I don’t know how much of it is down to Patrick Eggle, but I’d say that Faith really do have something to offer with these guitars. The dreadnought is good; the parlour is a revelation, simply wonderful – everyone should have one!

http://www.acousticmagazine.com/inde...=290&Itemid=52

Shpeil · 01-07-2009, 02:54 PM

Bigger body shapes often accentuate the bass. You might like to try something like an OM, 000, parlour or auditorium size, rather than a dread or a jumbo.

uncle_psychosis · 01-07-2009, 11:01 PM

A friend of mine bought a Yamaha LS6 for about £300 about 6 months ago. Its very nice indeed...

bohma · 01-16-2009, 10:37 PM

You can't go wrong with a Yamaha and you should be able to pick up a very good used one for your budget. I would recommend the L series. I've got an LA18 and it is a fantastic guitar in all respects.

Sammo · 01-16-2009, 11:55 PM

I know everybody raves about the Yamahas, I tried about 5 or 6 when I was looking for an acoustic and had almost settled on one when I thought I might as well try the other offerings in the shop. I left with a Freshman, I can't remember the model (but it was a limited edition so probably not even around anymore), A/B ing just made the Yamahas sound kinda generic - if that even makes sense!
You should definately at least try a couple out, mine's got a solid top and was about £300 I think.

01-04-2009, 11:32 PM	#1
soundtechdan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 62	Want a new guitar Hi Guys I'm looking to buy a new acoustic guitar. At the moment I have an ibanez, not bad but bit too heavy on the bass end and not a fan of the pickup sound. So looking for a new one. I would like something in the range of £100 - £300. Don't mind whether electro or just acoustic (sound engineer, prefer mic anyway). I would like something a bit more unique looking and I love the natural wood colours. Any body help would be very grateful. cheers dan

01-07-2009, 02:54 PM	#6
Shpeil Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 868	Bigger body shapes often accentuate the bass. You might like to try something like an OM, 000, parlour or auditorium size, rather than a dread or a jumbo. __________________ Neil

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uncle_psychosis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 864	A friend of mine bought a Yamaha LS6 for about £300 about 6 months ago. Its very nice indeed... __________________ 2x3x3x37: the prime factorisation of the beast Good deals with: nocaster, ZenOvertone, shaunyshaun1234, nospacesallowed

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01-05-2009, 02:29 PM	#3
andrewrg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Posts: 2,537	If you want a good sounding and well-built guitar choose something from the FG series from Yamaha. The FG730S has laminated rosewood back and sides, a solid spruce top and sounds and plays great. They are also well within your budget. __ Yamaha LL26 Yamaha LL6 Yamaha SA2200 Fender Highway 1 Telecaster

01-05-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
soundtechdan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 62	I have tried different string but still to bass heavy and as i said I don't like the pick up sound. To be honest I'm not sure what kind of body I'm looking for. I'm not sure what the difference really. I'm assuming it something to do with the sound but not sure what way it works.

01-16-2009, 10:37 PM	#8
bohma Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 77	You can't go wrong with a Yamaha and you should be able to pick up a very good used one for your budget. I would recommend the L series. I've got an LA18 and it is a fantastic guitar in all respects.

01-16-2009, 11:55 PM	#9
Sammo Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berks Posts: 45	I know everybody raves about the Yamahas, I tried about 5 or 6 when I was looking for an acoustic and had almost settled on one when I thought I might as well try the other offerings in the shop. I left with a Freshman, I can't remember the model (but it was a limited edition so probably not even around anymore), A/B ing just made the Yamahas sound kinda generic - if that even makes sense! You should definately at least try a couple out, mine's got a solid top and was about £300 I think.