Comments for Used Acoustic Guitars

Comment on Who is Richard Thompson? by b.cos

b.cos — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:45:08 +0000

well lets see,the guy is just an amazin artist great writing unique vocal aproach,but the guitar playin is what makes it amazin he plays either a real droning type of acoustic thing or a very intracate fingerstyle thing just stellar,its possible to play alot of his acoustic stuff,because you can sorta tone the playin down a little and it still sounds good,maybe his real strength is he may be the best living strat player out there just over the top screeching strat leads sorta celtic bagpipe sounding licten to the break on a live take of (tear stained letter)wow!i dont know why hes not more well known ,he is sorta also a hired gun he plays on alot of peoples records…..check him out!

Comment on Are Martin DX1 acoustic guitars made in Mexico? by Jack

Jack — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:17:11 +0000

Yes…a Martin made in Mexico…I know…it’s scary. Problem is…call them entry level or whatever you want…these things wail. I also have a 28…sorry to say, I can’t tell a lot of difference in the sound. Too bad..not made in the good ole usa. People worry about quality control…makes sense, especially when purchasing an instrument, but this is Martin. See…Martin…Mexico? huh? Both start with the letter “M”…it’s a sure thing. Seriously though, you have the real deal and a quality instrument.

Comment on Are Martin DX1 acoustic guitars made in Mexico? by Joe

Joe — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:29:42 +0000

The Martin X Series guitars are proudly made in Mexico. Just because the label says that, it doesn’t mean that their quality is poor or they are junk. Any guitar is the same as another. Before you buy it feel it, play it and love it. If it loves you back then check the label and most of the times you will get a surprise! I don’t care if it’s an American or a Mexican made acoustic guitar, Martin guitars are the best.

Comment on I'm looking at Alvarez guitars. Are they good acoustic guitars or should I look for something else? by EnglishTeacup

EnglishTeacup — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:34:35 +0000

For your budget, I’d take a closer look at some used Gibson and Taylor acoustic guitars before settling for an Alvarez. Don’t get me wrong, I think that Alvarez makes a nice acoustic guitar in your price range if you want a new guitar, but a used Taylor for the money you have will get you the most guitar for what you want to spend.

I’m a Taylor guitar girl all the way, because I just love the sound and the quality of their guitars. But when I got mine, I bought a new Taylor 114e and pretty much depleted my savings acount. Try checking eBay for some used ones and you might be surprised with what you can find.

Comment on Which guitar – Taylor 314ce or Gibson Hummingbird? by Blahzer

Blahzer — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:39:07 +0000

I personally don’t think that Gibson acoustics are worth the money. They have the same feel and tone as a lot of other guitars that you can get for less, and sometimes a lot less.

Taylors are a little on the expensive side, but they are worth the extra money bacause of the quality, playability and sound. If you are concerned about the cost of a Taylor, look on eBay for a used one.

Gibson makes great electric guitars, but Taylor beats them in acoustic and acoustic electrics.

Comment on I'm looking at Alvarez guitars. Are they good acoustic guitars or should I look for something else? by PaulHoward

PaulHoward — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:04:51 +0000

The Alvarez Artist Series are great great acoustic guitars. They are especially suited for 12 gauge strings and they have great pickups in their acoustic electric line. I like the Alvarez guitars a lot better than Ovations. The only other guitar that I’d suggest for a great sounding electronics package is the Takamines.

Comment on Which acoustic guitar to get? by Shauny

Shauny — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:23:09 +0000

I agree with you and the others that have recommended Taylor guitars. They are very high quality and they have a really nice sound. You can either look for a new one or look for some used Taylors in your stated budget.

Comment on Which acoustic guitar to get? by LazyEddy

LazyEddy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Although you have not put them on your list, I really like the Washburn line of acoustic guitars. I also like the Ovations of the late seventies. You can find some real bargains on used guitars on eBay for these models. Good luck!

Comment on Which acoustic guitar to get? by Ricky

Ricky — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:41:37 +0000

You definitely can’t go wrong with Martin Guitars. They are priced on the high side, much like Taylors, but they have outstanding quality and great tone. They really are built to last a lifetime and they put a lot of care into every guitar that they make. I have my dad’s Marting that is about thirty years old now, and it still plays and sounds amazing.

Comment on Which acoustic guitar to get? by HatinCat

HatinCat — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:24:20 +0000

Each of the guitars that you mention are very good guitars. Taylors have a nice sound and are quality guitars. However, I bought a Martin because I preferred the clean sound that it has. My best advice would be to have you go to the music stores and play the different brands to find the one that is your favorite. I was going to get a Takamine until I played the Martin.