Opinions on Takamine EG240

[PilotC150]

I'm kinda on a limited budget so this is the guitar I'm looking at. It's to replace a really POS Montana MT204N if anybody has heard of that.

I played the tak at a music store and fell in love with how it sounds and how easy it is to play. I know it's not the best, still kinda at the beginner level, but it's only $250, so I can afford it.

I know the old saying, if YOU like how it plays and sounds, then get it, but I wanna hear your opinions anyway. Do I get this one? Or should I save up more to get something a bit better.

[Firedncin8nancy]

how long you been playing? if you are pretty good and you've been playing for a while and you dont see yourself getting any better with the guitar you have (or the level guitar you have) then id save up for a better one, but if you still see yourself improving with your current instrument, then go for the takamine

[smoothone]

You said it...
If it feels good to you, get it. Chances are it will grow on you even more. I just picked up a Taylor 414 to replace my Alvarez RD 20S. I was gung ho on selling the Alvarez, but now that there is a buyer who wants it, I can barely part with it.

You'll always want a better and more expensive guitar. If you have the patience you can always save another $100 and get a different guitar. But then you'll want another one...

It's an endless cycle.

As far as the Takamine, I don't have any personal experience with one. I can tell you haven't heard anything bad about them.

A piece of advice. On the recommendation of my instructor, I took my Alvarez to a local Luthier shop and had it set-up. Much better than the guitar store set up. I also had a bone saddle installed. It cost $60 total and was the best 60 I have spent. It felt like a totally different (and better) guitar.

Good luck with your purchase. I personally love guitar shopping and finding the "one" is the best high.

Cheers,
John

[PilotC150]

You're right. I always will want something better. And I guess if I want something better even before I get something new, I should just get something better than the EG240. What I'm looking at now is the EGC530C. I love the cutaway look, plus it's there if i ever want it. In addition, i'm sure it's just got a better build quality.

So now....anybody played an EG530C?