jimsan Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 If you're prepared to buy used, have a look at: http://www.musicswopshop.com.au/stock?man=Sigma A great sounding instrument for the $ Bargain, I'm a huge wrap for these guitars, played plenty of guitars and these are a standout. I've owned Maton and Taylor guitars and find the Sigma's play and feel better for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddisgeek Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks guys, I meant acoustic or acoustic/electric. You can certainly find cheap guitars these days, but i would like one that is also very good and will stand the test of time... but less than $1k... hopefully much less! - r. Get one of these, I bought one for my daugter for christmas, http://www.allansbillyhyde.com.au/prod/EA10NACH1/Epiphone®_DR-100_Dreadnought_Acoustic_Guitar_(Natural).aspx for the price, you cant go wrong. I'm probably going to get one for myself as I dont have a acoustic of my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRu? Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) My vote is for a Taylor GS mini... I got mine for under $700 a few years ago... Gave it to my brother in law as a gift... Damn I miss it I have a Santa Cruz Model H and I used to play this little fella more. Edited March 3, 2014 by tanehy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Flies Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Have not played the Taylor mini but did own the12 string mini Maton and have played the mini and full size Maton six strings a bit.The 12 was strung with elixir light gauge strings (my favoured brand) it sounded good, but after awhile it started to developed a small cup behind the bridge, so I sold it on, playability they are good size guitar I really enjoyed that aspect of them, the six string sounds ok, a bit dull and flat to my ear's, I much prefer the full size Maton guitars over the mini's any day. Edited March 3, 2014 by MC240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Flies Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 How do you guys describe your playing level.I always put it this way. Ever heard a guy playing guitar in a pub and say to your mates that guy is s h i t guitarist, well one day I hope to be as a s h i t at playing as he is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Get one of these, I bought one for my daugter for christmas, http://www.allansbillyhyde.com.au/prod/EA10NACH1/Epiphone®_DR-100_Dreadnought_Acoustic_Guitar_(Natural).aspx for the price, you cant go wrong. I'm probably going to get one for myself as I dont have a acoustic of my own Nice price and nice looking guitar! Nothing wrong with that if it plays alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 How do you guys describe your playing level.I always put it this way. Ever heard a guy playing guitar in a pub and say to your mates that guy is s h i t guitarist, well one day I hope to be as a s h i t at playing as he is. Bah! I've seen you play on youtube! I'd have you in my band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRu? Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 How do you guys describe your playing level.I always put it this way. Ever heard a guy playing guitar in a pub and say to your mates that guy is s h i t guitarist, well one day I hope to be as a s h i t at playing as he is. Stoically average... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Flies Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Bah! I've seen you play on youtube! What one was that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 What one was that ? Demoing the little amp and it's capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Flies Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Check this guys youtube work. One the best youtube guitar how to I've come across http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5rdxpS09_LY&list=PLA1E84B19ECD93A25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Flies Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Demoing the little amp and it's capabilities. Nah I got more tons more hair than that bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrose Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Nice price and nice looking guitar! Nothing wrong with that if it plays alright! Unless you are buying a guitar for a child who may lose interest or getting a knock about guitar for camping etc I always advise getting a guitar with a solid top when buying an acoustic, not a laminate top like this one. Look for the word Solid in the description - the makers will use carefully worded phrases like "select spruce" to fool the unsuspecting. Having said that if you play it and like the sound that's OK - there are an awful lot of big name players who play cheap instruments even though they can afford and often have top quality instruments, because they like the sounds they get out of them or the way they feel. Edited March 3, 2014 by oldrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 That's it. I've played a lot of really expensive guitars that are hard to play and don't sound that good. (To me, anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddisgeek Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice price and nice looking guitar! Nothing wrong with that if it plays alright! Plays quite well, sounds decent, stays in tune....a lot of guitar for 160 bucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rab of Everest Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks guys. Time to do some shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsan Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 My vote is for a Taylor GS mini... I got mine for under $700 a few years ago... Gave it to my brother in law as a gift... Damn I miss it I have a Santa Cruz Model H and I used to play this little fella more. I love the Santa Cruz's, one day, one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRu? Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) I'll do you a deal 😉 In all seriousness it is a great guitar. Especially for fingerstyle players Edited March 5, 2014 by tanehy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Plays quite well, sounds decent, stays in tune....a lot of guitar for 160 bucks I got one off Deals Direct...........on sale for $59...............for a mate of mine to learn on. Played OK but really hard to tune and would not stay in tune! I sent it back and got a refund. Went to a guitar shop and tried out a bunch of cheapies and got him one for $120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddisgeek Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thiats interesting, my daugters stays in tune just fine (either that or I have tin ears) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I probably just got a dud. The intonation was way out of whack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Anderson Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 My dream guitar, one day, Bourgeois a finger and flat pickers dream 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsan Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'll do you a deal 😉 In all seriousness it is a great guitar. Especially for fingerstyle players I played an H13 a while back WOW I'd love to but with a wedding to pay for I'm sure I'd be necked before I got in the door with it!!! 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocool Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I played an H13 a while back WOW I'd love to but with a wedding to pay for I'm sure I'd be necked before I got in the door with it!!! How about this: You actually play at the wedding with said guitar. My wife and I did it for our wedding. Just one song, turned out ok, was fun! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRu? Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I played an H13 a while back WOW I'd love to but with a wedding to pay for I'm sure I'd be necked before I got in the door with it!!! I played H13 a while back, sounded very different to mine. It's a matter of preference I guess... I find mine projects more. U should get one before the wedding... It gets harder afterwards lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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