Any accoustic guitar players here?

[matthewjames]

I'm going to start having guitar lessons, but first I need a guitar!

I went to my local guitar shop and was recommended a Takamine eg440sc and an Ibanez ewc30.

I suppose guitars are like decks, cameras and cars... you have a favourite brand that you'd defend to the hilt.

What would you recommend for a beginner... the budget is up to £400, and I'd rather spend more money now, and own something I can grow into, rather than something I'll need to replace in a year because I've 'outgrown' or 'out played' it.

[simonr]

Re: Any accoustic guitar players here?

Takamine have a good rep - you may be best going second hand and then upgrading when you have a better idea of what you're looking for.

[coliver1980]

Re: Any accoustic guitar players here?

Just started myself mate. Got given a Squire. It's a cheap version of a Fender, but it'll do for nothing!! Just got a new set of strings and it sounds spot on!!

[tiddles]

Re: Any accoustic guitar players here?

if you go electric, then you can get a cheaper one and upgrade certain parts as you get better.

i bought one of these for 120$ when i left for korea and it's really quite nice:

http://store.guitarfetish.com/xaviereguitars.html

yamaha makes really nice student-level instruments too

i don't play much acoustic, but your best bet is to have a friend check the instrument out before you buy.

[diegoff]

Re: Any accoustic guitar players here?

Takamine are expensive. There“s an "economic" line of TAYLOR guitars, they are excellent, like takamine, I think for 400 you can get one.
btw, Jasmine is Takamine“s economic line, thay are cheap and sound very nice.

http://www.taylorguitars.com/

http://www.takamine.com/

http://www.jasmineguitars.com/models.html

[i!!ustrious]

Re: Any accoustic guitar players here?

haven't strummed on an acoustic in some time...

though, i bought one of those crate amps + electric guitar a while back, and it's served me swell for being such a cheap deal.

get what you think feels best for you right now, and just go from there. it's all you man.

[matthewjames]

Re: Any accoustic guitar players here?

Nice one, thanks for the advice. I've got another shop to go this weekend, so I'll see what they suggest too.

I'm looking forward to learning something new!

[srbbnd]

Re: Any accoustic guitar players here?

Cort guitars are known for being a good quality cheap guitar for beginners you might give it a look. I have an acoustic/electric one and it is like butter on your fingers.