[The Bacon Man]

I've been playing electric for 8 years and recently have been very interested in playing songs that sound amazing on acoustics and bad on electrics. I have a really old nylon stringed acoustic, but the neck is too thick and I don't like how nylon sounds (can't put regular strings on it).

I'm looking for a guitar that can be played easily (strings close to the neck) and it sounds good. Average width neck (like a LP or Strat) is a must. The cheaper the better, somewhere around $100 I guess. Electric is an added bonus that I doubt will be used.

[PandasEverywhere]

Good acoustics aren't too cheap unless you get a used one which is never a bad idea. Acoustics just get better with age, I recommend a Taylor or Martin if you are into the baseball bat necks.

[bassfisher]

Honestly, buying acoustic guitars is like buying a paintball marker. Know your price range, and try out everything in it.

[The Bacon Man]

I'm thinking about the Epiphone DR-100. It seems to be the best bang for your buck.

[Corysllw]

Checked online, and I don't see any bad reviews on that guitar. But I would look at Alvarez. My first acoustic was a Alvarez that I paid around $100 for....That was 6 years ago, and I still play that guitar today!!!
But right now I use a Taylor 110E! Little out of your price range though

[madsnipes]

My first guitar was an old used acoustic, for $100 I doubt you would be getting anything fancy so just get something in your budget that sounds good and plays well

[PandasEverywhere]

Again, $100 I would heavily consider buying a used acoustic. The age gets better sounding overtime and can achieve some beautiful tones. Just make sure it is not dried out and cracking, that would be really shitty.

[madsnipes]

PandasEverywhere, on 12 February 2013 - 11:12 PM, said:

Again, $100 I would heavily consider buying a used acoustic. The age gets better sounding overtime and can achieve some beautiful tones.

I agree with this statement, my old acoustic sounds great and is easier to play then most acoustic guitars under $1500

[The Bacon Man]

http://www.guitarcen...624-i1524677.gc

I think I might shell out the $300 for this. It supposedly sounds great, I'll have to try it.

[madsnipes]

Yeah Epiphones are nice guitars, I almost bought an epiphone last year before I remembered that I had a job and lots of money. So I just said "Fuck it i will buy a Gibson Les Paul"

[The Bacon Man]

Now I'm thinking of a used Martin Custom X. Great Martin sound and playability for $400...

[bassfisher]

as far as acoustics go, luthier hand made guitars > Martin > everybody else

[The Bacon Man]

Sorry for the necro, didn't want a whole new thread. I've gotten really into acoustic this past 2 months and played about 4-5 hours a day. I got enough money from my confirmation to get a Martin DX1AE (Solid spruce top). I hear they are amazing, my guitar teacher also has one and says it's great. Does anyone here have an opinion it this?

Are Elixir strings worth it?

[bassfisher]

Martins are very nice, and I've only known one person who used elixir, and he loved them.

[The Bacon Man]

Yeah I love that new string tone so I will get a pack with the guitar.

[The Bacon Man]

Got the DX1AE with some 80/20 light nanowebs... Eargasm with every chord. It plays awesome and I like it better than some $1200+ Martins and Taylors I tried.

[bassfisher]

Glad to see you enjoy it. Some of my personal favorite acoustic strings are the Martin marquees.