Acoustic options, £750-1500?

baj25 · November 2017

I’ve been looking to get another acoustic recently, my current one is a mid-nineties EJ200 that I’ve had from new. I fancy something as a contrast, physically smaller (that doesn’t rule much out…) and decent quality. So far, I’ve tried Taylor 612 & 614 (lovely setup, uninspiring sound), Gibson LG2 (nice sound, mediocre factory setup), Yamaha and Larivees at c.£1k (can’t remember the models, just OK feel and sound). Some ‘nice’ stuff, just nothing I’ve bonded with. Although not exactly fitting the bill in terms of size, my fave so far was a S/H Tanglewood TW1000CE that a salesman suggested. Guild M140 or M40 on the radar if I can find one to try. Not sure what else to try up to £1500, any thoughts? Mostly folk, strumming, some fingerpicking. TIA, Brian

jackorion · November 2017

Martin 00015m - £1499 ish new, all solid mahogany, hardcase, american made, great sound...

Or keep an eye out for second hand J45 stds which are sometimes around that price... Or look at the Gibson J35, all solid, us made, hard case

BigLicks67 · November 2017

£1500.00 will get you a brand new Gibson J45. Find yourself a nice one and you shouldn't need to look any further.
£1000-£1500 will put you the used Martin standard series, so D28, D18, 00018, OM21 are all affordable.
Also, Furch/Stonebridge and Larrivee should be looked at in that range.

crunchman · November 2017

Furch/Stonebridge

Second hand guitars from British builders would be good in that price range if you can find them. I did see a second hand Alister Atkin in a shop for £1500 last year.

bluechargeboy · November 2017

If you are in Lancs then get thee to Frailers in Runcorn and try everything! They are very accommodating, and will let you play everything. They will make suggestions or leave you alone as required.

Kilgore · November 2017

J15 maybe?

baj25 · November 2017

Frailers, wow, what a place. I am working a couple of miles from there at the moment, early dart to have a look I think!

Funkfingers · November 2017

crunchman said:
Furch/Stonebridge

This is where my money went.

I find the G23CR Cutaway fine for fingerpicking and lighter strumming. Things get ragged if I strum it as hard as I would on a Martin.

US-made Guilds are nice. Maton is worth a look - provided that you can find one.

Does your stated budget allow for an aftermarket transducer system and fitting? One of the neat features on the Furch/Stonebridge guitars is the easily removable/replaceable end pin. I whacked an L. R. Baggs Lyric system in my guitar.

baj25 · November 2017

Tried a good few acoustics this afternoon, fave was a martin 000 16rgte. Anyone experience of the non-ebony fingerboard? What did these go for new, asking price (1500) seems maybe tad high, though it is good nick?

rustneversleeps · November 2017

Keep an eye on the classifieds as my Martin M36 is sold only till 30th November pending a flight from France,this blows most things away.

kt66 · November 2017

Guild USA https://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/guild-d-20-acoustic-guitar-antique-burst-p37540/s37973?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=guild-d-20-acoustic-guitar-antique-burst&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwPDkwOTG1wIVJ7XtCh327ghkEAkYHCABEgKn4_D_BwE

BintyTwanger77 · December 2017

How about a Guild OM140E?

http://guildguitars.com/g/om-140e-in-natural/

Legionreturns · December 2017

Takemine New Yorker range. Even the higher end ones will be under your budget.

Yes I'm biased but it is without a doubt the best acoustic I've played this year and if I had the money back I'd buy it again.

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Takamine-CP3NYK-New-Yorker-Electro-Acoustic-Guitar/1ILL

Teyeplayer · December 2017

jackorion said:

Martin 00015m - £1499 ish new, all solid mahogany, hardcase, american made, great sound...

This^

In fact I’ve one fitted with an lr Baggs lyric that isn’t getting played much at the moment (going through an electric phase). Pm me if you are interested.

AliGorie · December 2017

baj - first we need to know what u intend to do with it - there's just so much choice out there in this price range, so what da ya play ?.

richardhomer · December 2017

+1 on Frailers - they have the widest range of American made acoustics you’re likely to find anywhere.

Winny_Pooh · December 2017

Eastman does a violin colour version of the LG2, stonking great vibey guitar

ditchboy · December 2017

I might have a Larrivee D40 I’d sell. I really want a Martin D28

blowawaytheclouds · December 2017

You may be able to get a used Avalon for that price range, highly recommended

jim.cook@sky.com · January 2018

I have a 1973 Gibson J50 Deluxe for sale at present.

Fantastic condition with original case.

Pm me for details if you are interested.

cheers

preston61 · January 2018

blowawaytheclouds said:

You may be able to get a used Avalon for that price range, highly recommended

This man tells the truth, you should listen to this wisdom. I think there's one on the 2nd hand section at guitarguitar, at least there was the last time I looked a few days ago

ToneControl · January 2018

richardhomer said:

+1 on Frailers - they have the widest range of American made acoustics you’re likely to find anywhere.

sadly not as much choice as in the past when I went 2 weeks ago
Frank explained that, because of CITES, he can't (economically?) bring used guitars with rosewood back from the USA any more, so he was "down 80 guitars" for 2017

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