what guitar should i get? price range from 600-800 or so [Archive]

UglyNakedGuy

01-23-2006, 07:51 PM

im looking to get a new guitar, and my price range is from about 600 to like 800. im just looking got ideas to look for when i go looking at guitars. obviously im going to play and test em out, im just wondering if anyone has ideas for guitars i should check out first. thanks

tdowe99

01-23-2006, 08:21 PM

Search® makes a great guitar. Look for it, and you'll do well.

UglyNakedGuy

01-23-2006, 08:29 PM

Wow is everyone here as helpful as you? I have been searching the internet and have a few ideas of my own, just wondering what other's ideas would be. No need for you to be a jackass.

Shithead

mr.MikeD

01-23-2006, 08:37 PM

they all sound exactly the same, just get the cheapest one.

Rob

01-23-2006, 09:00 PM

The suggestion to search is a good one, as this question has been asked a million times. Whenever you ask this question, you get a "well, I have a _____" reply.

The answer, as always, is to go to the guitar store, play all the guitars in your price range, regardless of brand, and buy the one that sounds and feels the best to you personally.

Carbon Copy

01-23-2006, 11:17 PM

pay4whatuget

01-24-2006, 12:17 AM

for 600-800 i would say don't waste your time with martins. low-end martins are not "where it's at." you could probably find a deal on some entry level taylors used for that price, but again, used guitars, internet...blah blah, not my style.

for 800 bucks you could get a damn nice-sounding tacoma...these guitars are not lookers, but they do sound really good--relatively and comparatively speaking.

there is quite a bit of variation in quality in the sub-1000 price range. usually the 200-400 is pretty shitty, entry level stuff. 5-700 is where you usually get out of the "expensive firewood" category.

look at all the name brands, and find one that you can play and like. odds are if dave picked up your guitar, it would still probably sound like dave playing because so much of it depends on personal style.

when you narrow your search down for some choices post them or send me a pm...i always love shopping for a new axe, even if it's not my own.

UglyNakedGuy

01-24-2006, 05:03 AM

you forgot to add shithead to the end of the your reply so i did it for you

it seems like alot of fools here at ants have a stick up their ass..maybe thats why you spend your life here..

thanks to the people here to DID help and give me some feedback.

onemanguitarban

01-24-2006, 10:24 AM

Try to find a deal on a no frills basic Larrive, that will be by far the best bet for about $800.

pwhitlock

01-24-2006, 10:47 AM

You can get a Taylor 110-E a/e for about 700 bucks new. They are really sweet. Wish I could afford one.

onemanguitarban

01-24-2006, 10:51 AM

You can get a Taylor 110-E a/e for about 700 bucks new. They are really sweet. Wish I could afford one.

As a Taylor owner and fan, I strongly suggest getting a Larrivee instead at this price range.

pwhitlock

01-24-2006, 10:58 AM

Haven't played those sorry just giving an opinion.

pwhitlock

01-24-2006, 11:10 AM

Haven't played those sorry just giving an opinion.
Specially since all I have is a junk Rogue a/e. :eek :eek :eek :eek :twak :lorraine :lorraine

GeorgeJr.

01-24-2006, 11:31 AM

it seems like alot of fools here at ants have a stick up their ass..maybe thats why you spend your life here..

thanks to the people here to DID help and give me some feedback.
shithead... you forgot again

btw.. you are rejecting advice some some of the best foolS ants has to offer

onemanguitarban

01-24-2006, 11:42 AM

Specially since all I have is a junk Rogue a/e. :eek :eek :eek :eek :twak :lorraine :lorraine

Time to save up. I promise you will enjoy playing more, if you get a better instrument.....get the right one and you can look at it as an investment, istead of just something you want.

My Taylor 814 has gone up in value quite a bit over the last 5 years.

lezcuff

01-24-2006, 11:46 AM

I like Garrison for that price a lovely sounding guitar. check out the various guitar reviews at www.harmony-central.com don't just ask this lot. Ask around.

And, yes, do pick up and play a bunch of guitars to see what feels nice. depending on your physical stature, you might find one type of guitar too heavy or might not like the balance it has. One of the many reasons not to buy guitars off ebay is that you can't hold them, play them and inspect them before you lay out the coin.

AshkaanF

01-24-2006, 03:26 PM

Larrivee, no question about it.

Rob

01-24-2006, 03:37 PM

Like I said, a "I have a ______" fest.

onemanguitarban

01-24-2006, 05:20 PM

Like I said, a "I have a ______" fest.

Yep...I mentioned one guitar I have, but actually recommended a guitar I don't have to get, by a different company no less. So I guess my opinion is pretty biased. :rolleyes

Rob

01-24-2006, 06:13 PM

Right, because I singled you out.

onemanguitarban

01-24-2006, 06:26 PM

Right, because I singled you out.

:lol Just giving you a hard time.

I know you are one of the few that is actually able to make a wise suggestion.

mr.MikeD

01-24-2006, 07:07 PM

Like I said, a "I have a ______" fest.

dream?

did i win?

tdowe99

01-24-2006, 07:12 PM

I have an Ovation, but I don't recommend those to other people.

lieinmygrave41

01-24-2006, 08:31 PM

I have an Ovation, but I don't recommend those to other people.

really? I always liked them. The only thing I don't like is the barrell-type backs, and the weird looking heads. Other than that, I think they sound great. But i've never plugged one in. :shrug

Carbon Copy

01-24-2006, 09:53 PM

it seems like alot of fools here at ants have a stick up their ass..maybe thats why you spend your life here..

thanks to the people here to DID help and give me some feedback.

fine you want my opinion. get a guild.

JG2121

01-24-2006, 10:39 PM

http://www.musiciansfriend.com

you can sort by price here. bam!

tdowe99

01-25-2006, 12:28 AM

really? I always liked them. The only thing I don't like is the barrell-type backs, and the weird looking heads. Other than that, I think they sound great. But i've never plugged one in. :shrug
They sound even better plugged in. The reason I don't recommend them is cuz nobody seems to give them a serious chance. I love my Ovation, and I recently bought a new one to start playing out at gigs. The Martin stays at home, for recording and such. The Ovation plays out.

lieinmygrave41

01-25-2006, 03:45 AM

They sound even better plugged in. The reason I don't recommend them is cuz nobody seems to give them a serious chance. I love my Ovation, and I recently bought a new one to start playing out at gigs. The Martin stays at home, for recording and such. The Ovation plays out.

:thumbsup Good to know! I love how they sound, and I'm a fan of the "narrow" acoustics, like Ovations and T5's. But the Ovations are def. in my price range! I'll make sure to check it out a little more next time.

tdowe99

01-25-2006, 06:12 AM

Like I said, I replaced my old Ovation with a brand new one to start gigging. As such, I have a slightly used Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CS257 for sale if ya want it. A great deal for a fellow Ant. :thumbsup

DMBand520

01-25-2006, 09:29 AM

really? I always liked them. The only thing I don't like is the barrell-type backs, and the weird looking heads. Other than that, I think they sound great. But i've never plugged one in. :shrug

I have an Ovation T357 (http://www.iqmz.com/artwork/stefan/full/set001_0021.jpg). It's a really cool looking guitar, but i just doesnt sound full/rich enough for me. I'd sell it but I paid $520 for it I think only maybe 2 years ago and I've hardly played it, and I think I wouldn't get more than $350-$400 if I sold it. That wouldn't even be much of a start towards buying something good (I already have a Taylor worth about $2K so my next guitar down the road will probably be a high end Martin or maybe a higher end Taylor that I'm guessing will be $2.5-3.5K).

chr35919

01-25-2006, 09:16 PM

I just saw a used(only for a year) Taylor 312 for 850

zws2889

01-26-2006, 12:04 AM

I really like the sound and feel of the ovations. though i have had two ovations and in both cases the wood began to cave in over time. I tried humidifing it and everything. Now i have a takamine. They are really great. Plus there cheeper than the martains and taylors.

crazydd4

01-26-2006, 12:38 AM

I have a larrivee that i got used for around 450$ that I write with, it sounds great and is all solid wood, its a D-03

onemanguitarban

01-26-2006, 11:54 AM

I have a larrivee that i got used for around 450$ that I write with, it sounds great and is all solid wood, its a D-03

That was a great deal, where did yo find it? Friend? Guitar Store? Ebay?

sparty on

01-26-2006, 12:10 PM

the larrivee d-03 is the best guitar in that price range. i use it as a "campfire guitar." the next best is probably a taylor 200 series. the 312 for under $1000 is a steal if its in good condition. i would compare it to the larrivee though, as you would get a new guitar for about the same price. IMO the larrivee has a more balanced tone, taylors lack bass.

onemanguitarban

01-26-2006, 12:12 PM

I just saw a used(only for a year) Taylor 312 for 850

If it has the ES pickup system in it, this is what I would get.

zairzy

01-26-2006, 12:41 PM

Contrary to an earlier comment, NOT all guitars sound the same. IMO buy something that is easy to play (nice action), looks nice to the eye according to your preference, and most of all pick one that sounds the best. Some like their guitars bright while others prefer a fuller/warmer tone.

For all of you acoustic guitar lovers who have the bucks or simply like to see what's out there on the high end, go to: http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/. I bought my Taylor 714CE with a Cedar top there for about $250 less than anywhere else. This site is a gem and if you're lucky enough to live in SoCal, you have to check this store out in person.

onemanguitarban

01-26-2006, 01:00 PM

http://www.buffalobrosguitars.com/. I bought my Taylor 714CE with a Cedar top there for about $250 less than anywhere else. .

Did you get your Taylor 714CE NEW for less than $1,500? if not then your claim is false. ;)

zairzy

01-26-2006, 08:26 PM

Did you get your Taylor 714CE NEW for less than $1,500? if not then your claim is false. ;)

Damn... I feel jobbed now! Where were you when I was shopping around?! Let me clarify my statement... I got it for $250 less than anywhere I could find in SoCal... New. I believe I paid around $1750 for it. :BANG

I love how it plays and love how it sounds plugged in on stage. I personally like how Martin's sound unplugged but I like the Taylor on stage.

You can hear my band and Taylor guitar on our website listed in my signature. If you care to listen that is...

jsixstring

01-27-2006, 08:35 AM

The greatest deal out there my friend is my new guitar from Musciansfriend.com it is a custom Martin D15 with Sitka Spruce Top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides with a mahogany neck. I got my guitar yesterday and I am already getting a pickup so I can use it for gigs. I have a 414 limited taylor with koa it is so fucking bright this Martin is the opposite it is very rich deep sounding, its Phenomanal its made of rosewood like the 800 and 900s Taylors free shiping and 749.00 on sale now at your doorstep in 3 days.
peace Jason

onemanguitarban

01-27-2006, 10:02 AM

onemanguitarban

01-27-2006, 10:05 AM

Damn... I feel jobbed now! Where were you when I was shopping around?! Let me clarify my statement... I got it for $250 less than anywhere I could find in SoCal... New. I believe I paid around $1750 for it. :BANG

I love how it plays and love how it sounds plugged in on stage. I personally like how Martin's sound unplugged but I like the Taylor on stage.

You can hear my band and Taylor guitar on our website listed in my signature. If you care to listen that is...

Wallace Reed Musical Instruments in Atlanta...........if you play your cards right, he will sell you a Taylor for about $100-175 above DEALER cost.....he even showed me the Taylor dealer cost book. Bet you won't find any other dealer that will show you that. ;)

And yes, he could have taken your order over the phone.

tdowe99

01-27-2006, 10:33 AM

Yes it is made out of rosewood like the 800 and 900 Taylors, only the Martin has a MUCH lower grade of wood.

Martin doesn't make a highend guitar for under $2000 about any more, sorry.
D-28 and higher is what I'd go for a Martin.

onemanguitarban

01-27-2006, 11:07 AM

D-28 and higher is what I'd go for a Martin.

Yep, and those are far over priced..you can get a FAR better guitar by Dana Bourgeois for that.

The only Martin that should ever be purchased is a vintage one. Though they make some decent highend ones still, they are way over priced and you can get a much better guitar for the money.

sparty on

01-27-2006, 11:44 AM

Yep, and those are far over priced..you can get a FAR better guitar by Dana Bourgeois for that.

The only Martin that should ever be purchased is a vintage one. Though they make some decent highend ones still, they are way over priced and you can get a much better guitar for the money.

bourgeois guitars are out of this world. however, the martin d-18 golden era is actually not bad for the price. adirondack/mahogany for like $2300 at elderly instruments. however, if i were spending that much for an adirondack/mahogany guitar i would suck it up and spend an extra $500 or so for a bourgeois country boy.

onemanguitarban

01-27-2006, 11:53 AM

bourgeois guitars are out of this world. however, the martin d-18 golden era is actually not bad for the price. adirondack/mahogany for like $2300 at elderly instruments. however, if i were spending that much for an adirondack/mahogany guitar i would suck it up and spend an extra $500 or so for a bourgeois country boy.

I'd much rather have a used Bourgeois for 2,300 than any new Martin that retails for under 7Gs.

bubba40

01-27-2006, 12:33 PM

The answer, as always, is to go to the guitar store, play all the guitars in your price range, regardless of brand, and buy the one that sounds and feels the best to you personally.

Definitely. Spend time with it, have it physically in your hands.:thumbsup

jsixstring

01-28-2006, 12:34 PM

Yes it is made out of rosewood like the 800 and 900 Taylors, only the Martin has a MUCH lower grade of wood.

Martin doesn't make a highend guitar for under $2000 about any more, sorry.
If the rosewood on my martin is a much lower grade of wood I cant tell. Have you ever played this martin with rosewood? The sound is sick it has great projection, superior sustain, and punches out a deep rich resonant sound that I swear RINGS FOR 30 SECONDS AFTER THE LAST STRUM. I hav a beautiful 1500 dol Taylor 414ltd koa that will be sitting awhile. So I am not comparing this guitar to a ibanez by any means. I am even gonna do some recording this weekend with the Martin. So the question was what was the best guitar in the 600 to 800 range? this one is by far!
peace Jason

nufe22

01-28-2006, 12:49 PM

I mean i got pretty lucky, back in the late 60's my father got a Guild M-20 for doing electrical work for a buddy, so that's what I learned on. I love, it I haven't played a guitar for less than $1000 that I would take over it. The only catch is it's a 2/3 size, they go for about 600-800 used, wonderful buy if you can find one. Mine is from 64' specifically.

twostepchris

01-29-2006, 03:07 AM

if you're looking to maybe go just a teeny bit out of your original price range, you should give this one a try. I wonder if its worth it....

http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/choosing/guitars.php?p=m&m=D-50%20K2%20Deluxe

ha.

-chris

ryangibson

02-07-2006, 10:45 AM

I got an Alvarez about 2 years ago for about 700. It is an AD90SCK. It has a great sound and looks good. You could probably get one alot cheaper now.

onemanguitarban

02-08-2006, 10:43 AM

If the rosewood on my martin is a much lower grade of wood I cant tell. Have you ever played this martin with rosewood? The sound is sick it has great projection, superior sustain, and punches out a deep rich resonant sound that I swear RINGS FOR 30 SECONDS AFTER THE LAST STRUM. I hav a beautiful 1500 dol Taylor 414ltd koa that will be sitting awhile. So I am not comparing this guitar to a ibanez by any means. I am even gonna do some recording this weekend with the Martin. So the question was what was the best guitar in the 600 to 800 range? this one is by far!
peace Jason

Yes I have played a couple actually. The reason you can't tell the difference in wood quality, is most likely do to the fact you don't know a whole lot about wood.

Just like the 414ltd Koas don't have the same quality of Koa as the actual Koa series does. (and the actual Koa series costs $1,000 more because of it)

Also, Larrivee makes a MUCH better guitar for $800 than Martin does. There is no question about that.

psufan3964

02-12-2006, 12:25 AM

definetly see if you can land a used gibson chet atkins sst studio(the black guitars dave used to play) theyre real sweet. many used are priced between 800 and 900 dollars

SpencerDS

02-12-2006, 06:59 PM

I really dislike my ovation, i have a larrivee now and its my baby, i highly reccomend one

tdowe99

02-12-2006, 07:52 PM

definetly see if you can land a used gibson chet atkins sst studio(the black guitars dave used to play) theyre real sweet. many used are priced between 800 and 900 dollars
:lol Prepare for Rob's ass raping of a lifetime! :lol