I want a new electro-acoustic guitar - any recommendations?

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BandPermalink Reply by The Krypts on December 13, 2010 at 8:04

Epiphone EJ-200CE - A licensed copy of the Gibson favourite

 

Crafter TC035 - a smaller guitar

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Permalink Reply by Pete Smith on December 13, 2010 at 11:18

I'm very pleased with my Simon & Patrick, cost just under £400. Sounds good acoustically, is very well made and plays nicely without a setup. Made in the Godin factory in Quebec, the nearest you'll get to a hand-made guitar at this price.

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Permalink Reply by Jimmy Hargreaves on December 13, 2010 at 17:10

 

Thanks Liam and Pete. Will check these out. J.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Howell on December 13, 2010 at 19:10

Any of the Godin built acoustics are great (although I don't think too many electro models will fall in your price range). Their brands as well as S&P include Norman, Seagull and Art et Lutherie.

 

Crafter have a great range of well priced electro acoustics, often nicely discounted but include a decent set-up in your budget as they tend to come a little high on the action from the factory (although sometimes this will  be easily sorted by removing the shims under the saddle).

I'd avoid Yamaha and Fender - controversial I know, but I think some of the lesser known brands are much better at that price point.

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GuitarPermalink Reply by Istvanski on December 19, 2010 at 14:59

Try some of the guitars from Washburn. They play really great, nice slim necks but make sure the tone is to your taste.
They can be quite loud and resonant when unplugged.
Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Jason Scott on January 11, 2011 at 22:27

All the Takamines I 've seen and heard have been impressive .

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Permalink Reply by Martin Rider on January 16, 2011 at 17:59

Hi Jimmy,

Not exactly the right answer for you, but the best acoustic guitar for stage use is the Yamaha Silent guitar.  It cannot feed back and it's as light as a feather.  To listen at home just plug in headphones and you wont bother anyone.  You can read the blurb on it here http://uk.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/si... and listen to me playing one here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnLqknwnRws

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Permalink Reply by Jimmy Hargreaves on January 16, 2011 at 20:53

Wow, Martin. I've not seen these before. Weird looking. Are they all nylon strung?

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Vox/GuitarPermalink Reply by Graham Hunt on January 17, 2011 at 10:14

I've got a Yamaha CPX500 which I like a lot.  Perhaps a little trebly when plugged in but easily fixed with the onboard eq.

 

Nice neck, good sound both acoustic and plugged in.  Had it just over a year and now it is played in it is sounded better and better.  You can get them about £300.

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Vox/GuitarPermalink Reply by Graham Hunt on January 17, 2011 at 10:14

They do steel and nylon string varieties.   Not that common to see them in shops though

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Permalink Reply by Martin Rider on January 17, 2011 at 13:05

As Graham said they are available with nylon and steel strings.  Take a look at the pictures here of Mr May and Mr Rodgers using them http://www.queenconcerts.com/instruments/2006-qpr.html

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Permalink Reply by Dave Seward on January 31, 2012 at 23:12

Hi Jimmy,

Couple of years ago I bought a Hudson from Cardiff Music and have been very happy with it. It came with a case for about £300 as far as I remember. Have used on many gigs and recorded with it through PA recently and to me it sounds loveley.

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