Looking for a decent budget acoustic.

adamm82 · July 2017

i rarely play acoustic but would like one to fill a gap on my guitar rack.

i know it's a broad question but what's best value for around £200-250.

Legionreturns · July 2017

Tanglewood, there's a flood of them on the market at the moment. Look around on eBay. British made and good quality. You can easily save 50% on the rrp for a new one at the moment too.

Lewy · July 2017

Legionreturns said:

Tanglewood, there's a flood of them on the market at the moment. Look around on eBay. British made and good quality. You can easily save 50% on the rrp for a new one at the moment too.

British designed, Chinese made...

adamm82 · July 2017

As weird as this sounds I saw a good deal on a Washburn in Costco. I have no knowledge of acoustics. I had a good look on eBay but quite a lot of junk around

Lewy · July 2017

I like Recording King in your budget. Less preoccupation with bling than some of the other budget makers. The ones I've tried have always impressed for the money.

BigLicks67 · July 2017

Used - A Yamaha LL6.

AliGorie · July 2017

adam, I like what Eastman are doing re quality / price - maybe look for a s/h

TimmyO · July 2017

Could he get a used Seagull for that money?

richardhomer · July 2017

TimmyO said:

Could he get a used Seagull for that money?

I think he's after a guitar....

LooseMoose · July 2017

Lag. Seriously these shit all over the Tanglewoods that clutter up every music store in the UK. Actions ship high - deliberately high saddles I think so usually plenty of scope for adjustment and they sound and play incredibly well once 'tweaked'.

woody · July 2017

Recording king hard beat in that price category.

mgaw · July 2017

i dont know the seller but do know these guitars good value, all solid well built etc etc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Walden-Concorda-CG2010-Grand-Auditorium-Guitar-with-Misi-Trio-P-U-Hard-Case/201974449515?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p20

TonyR · July 2017

Earlier this year I was looking for a cheap acoustic and managed to pick up a second hand Yamaha APX500III, in mint condition for £100.

I wasn't expecting a great deal in terms of playability, sound, etc. but I've been blown away by it, so much so that it's become the guitar I tend to play most of the time now!

usedtobe · July 2017

Recording king, sigma, maybe.. I've had a couple of Washburns I quite liked..

Jetfire · July 2017

I have a yamaha apx500 which isnt bad at all. Its got the most electric style neck of all the guitars I tried. Id say it's abit boxy sounding but plays nicely

stimpsonslostson · July 2017

Jetfire said:

I have a yamaha apx500 which isnt bad at all. Its got the most electric style neck of all the guitars I tried. Id say it's abit boxy sounding but plays nicely

I'd agree with that, it's great to play but doesn't sound the best. It's perfect if you're gigging/busking they're TOUGH and sound better plugged in.

SIgma are good Martin clones.

Dont discount the Vintage brand. Second hand they're CHEAP, but the GIltrap and Brett Signature models are superb. As is the (stupidly affordable) V300.

Lastly ly my Faith Naked Mercury was bought for not much more than that. It's AMAZING.

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