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Originally Posted by Stefan
Here is a beauty I would choose!
Epiphone Dove Acoustic Guitar $299 |
+1 on the mid-priced Epiphones. Epi makes a low-priced line ($99-$199) and a high-priced line (the Masterbilts at $500-$1000). Their mid-priced acoustics are knock-off of classic Gibson acoustics of yesteryear: the Dove, the Hummingbird, the EJ-200, etc... These are true acoustics--no electronics at all.
I have an Epi Hummingbird (also $299 at GC) and like it a lot. It's got a big, boomy, dreadnaught sound that I like just fine. The EJ-200 is a bit pricier ($350). A few years ago, the Dove & 'Bird were $350 and the EJ-200 was $400. Things have come down a bit. The 'Bird also now comes in black (but I prefer the 'burst).
There are some good-playing low-end ($200-$300) Takamines. I have a 12-string Tak that I love. They're built like tanks. A friend of mine calls them "bar guitars," presumably because their tough enough to deflect flying beer bottles.
Trust your hands and your ears. I've occasionally found a guitar that just felt "right," and it often wasn't the most expensive (though my hands do like real Gibson acoustics).
Good luck with your search!