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SchnozzSchnozz Frets: 1786
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Howdy all,

Please could I get your best recommendations for electro-acoustics south of £1000? £500 region preferred.

I'm asking for my friend's son, as I only really play semi-acoustic.
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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    Faith have a few models in that range.  Happy with mine.

    Low end Taylor - quality will still be perfect.  (Ditto).

    Yamaha, I find their necks a bit skinny, but a friend’s son might prefer that.

    If he’s in range of a decent shop, can’t beat picking up and playing a few.


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  • bertiebertie Frets: 12145
    edited January 2023
    does he have a body size criteria ?  I realise that might not be something thats been considered , but  - size   as in  -  will a dread be too big  ?  will a smaller body  be too small ? Is a cutaway needed ? Is there something/someone he may be influenced by ?


    just because you don't, doesn't mean you can't
     just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
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  • JJ72JJ72 Frets: 41
    I would say don't get too hung up on electros 
    I haven't heard a system at that price point that sounds great plugged in.
    I much prefer the sound of a k&k pickup ( about £120) and find them pretty easy to install with clear instructions so I would be looking at how good the acoustic is rather than having electrics 
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  • guitarjack66guitarjack66 Frets: 1397
    He needs to play a couple and find the size he wants. I'd err on a smaller body size over a larger one. I'd also budget to install an after market pick up as most installed ones are nothing special.
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  • thomasross20thomasross20 Frets: 4353
    Agree get a good acoustic and fit a K&K
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  • SchnozzSchnozz Frets: 1786
    Thank you all - I'm going to try and join them for the next guitar show to try out some gear. I know the boy has a back issue but likes to play a les paul seated, so I was thinking maybe a Guild M240e (similar feel).

    I've mentioned all your suggestions to him and he has made a list. *He's a monster player on electric.
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