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How much would a good acoustic guitar cost?

How much would a decent acoustic guitar cost?

  • I'm just looking for something to help entertain me as I have far too much free time with my current job. I was thinking of taking up guitar and/or bass guitar. How much would an acoustic guitar cost? A decent one. I wanna start with an acoustic guitar no matter which instrument I end up sticking with.

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    The lowest price "decent" guitar I know of is a Yamaha FG700S at just under $200. By decent guitar I mean it has a solid Sitka spruce top, sounds nice, is well constructed, and plays fairly easily (strings are close to the fretboard but not so low they buzz, neck feels nice, stays in tune well, etc). You can go up from there. I really like Yamaha guitars in the lower price bracket and haven't really played anything comparable at that price point. When you get up into the $500 range there are a lot of really good options including Yamaha, Takamine, Seagull, and some of the lower end Martin and Taylors even. A Taylor 110, for example, is an excellent starter guitar for around $600. But I'd advise you to give a serious look at a Yamaha FG700S. Don't spend a ton of money until you know you'll stick with it. After a couple years, if you're playing a lot you might want to upgrade to a Taylor or Martin.

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Decent is a very subjective term, but I think of a decent guitar as being an entry level solid top. They can be had for under $300 and Yamaha makes a couple nice ones.

OU812

If you want one of real value, I would say it costs about $200. Plus you might need lessons, so that would cost $15 a month. That should keep you busy.

Alex

A decent beginner acoustic runs about $150 - $300. It is best to buy from a reputable music store, not online or from a non-music store, to make sure you get something that is comfortable to play. Sub-$100 guitars are best avoided like the plague as they have very poor quality control.

jcr

Hi, I play acoustic for a long time. I own a Taylor and a few others. Bottom of the line would be about $250.for a Takamine. If you can spend a little more check out Seagull. They are made in Canada with nice woods and they sound great. You know its always good to spend a bit more for a nicer guitar. I spent $600 for my Taylor years ago, and I could easily sell it for $1200. So Ive enjoyed it all this time, and I could double my money.Cant beat that.

John S

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