Acoustic-Electric guitars

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19 years ago 09/20/2004 10:08am EDT

I've been trying to learn to play the guitar off and on now for a few years, but have gotten much more serious about it over the last few months. I've been playing on a beat-up, no-name brand of an acoustic guitar. The thing is almost permanently out of tune (needs tuning everying single hour it seems) so I'm looking to buy an acoustic-electric (best of both worlds) guitar for somewhere in the sub-$300 range. I'm obviously not looking for anything top of the line - just something that is good for a beginner but something that should last a couple of years at least. Basically, a great sounding, middle of the road acoustic-electric. Does anyone have any suggestions for what brands/models to look for?

Thank you

19 years ago 09/20/2004 10:16am EDT

re: just starting out

If you want a good acoustic electric guitar I qould go with the Ovation Celebrity. Sure it's expensive, but not as expensive as some and it sounds really pure and crisp. All guitars are expensive so I say the Celebrity is the best bet to go. I've had mine for 5 years now and have never had any problems with it. It's a good, quality guitar. I highly reccomend it.

19 years ago 09/20/2004 10:19am EDT

re: just starting out

Check out the Fender on this link: http://www.guitarvision.com/mf/mf_frameset.htm

19 years ago 09/20/2004 11:03am EDT

re: just starting out

Sub $300 isn't going to buy much in terms of quality. Check your newspaper for pre-owned stuff...there is a lot of it out there and you'll get a better bang for your buck than buying something new.

Just be careful to check pre-owned stuff thoroughly..if you're not a technical guitar person, take somebody with you who is.

19 years ago 09/20/2004 11:07am EDT

re: Jaco

If you can find one around the Washburn jm300sce is a great deal. I got mine as a closeout for about $275. It was like an $899 guitar. Looks great(mahogany) Sounds better.

19 years ago 09/20/2004 11:11am EDT

re: just starting out

Dude, if you're not kidding, then you are EXACTLY the person that Esteban is looking for.

Go to

http://www.idea-direct.com/cgi-bin/IDL2.storefront/414f1f1301de5a94273fc0a839ab068b/Product/View/SGTRAL

You get the following included in the price ($198.00 + 18.95 shipping and handling):

* Full size Acoustic/Electric Steel String Guitar

* All Wood with on Board Equalizer (on board electronics)

* Esteban's Powerful Amplifier with Master Controls plus an overdrive Button (with 10 foot guitar amp cable)

* Deluxe Hard-sided Nylon Case with interior storage compartment

* 2 DVD's: Instructional Lesson - 3 hours of instruction

* 2 "Instructional Method for the Guitar" Lesson Books

* 1 Esteban Polishing Cloth

* Extra strings, picks, straps and allen key

* PLUS Esteban's poster-size Chord Chart

Now, of course Esteban is cheesy to the nth degree, but for a beginner wanting an acoustic/amped guitar wanting to spend less than $300, for the value add extras, this is a no-brainer. Just don't order all the other things they will try to sell you.

It really is too good a deal not to pass up if you are in the market for this kind of guitar. Play on it to get better and then if you need a better guitar down the road, you can sell this one for a good percentage of what you paid for it, and you can keep the amp.

Do it!

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