Help me buy a new acoustic.

Bidley

The best thing is to go out and try a shitload. I didn't get on with the Faiths I tried, Yamahas were nice but wasn't mad on the neck profile, Taylors didn't sound good enough for the money etc... I ended up with a Tanglewood that fits me perfectly and sounds great with my fingers. The Faiths, Yamahas etc were all great guitars, just not for me.

I know the classic "try a bunch" answer is as helpful as a chocolate teapot in these threads, but I find with acoustics you really need to find one that fits you and your touch perfectly for you to get the best out of it.

breakstuff

Thanks guys.

@Bidley that's the problem,there's no shops round here with a big enough stock to try a large range.

I'm actually quite tempted by the Yamaha LS6 ARE.It's got great reviews,is made from decent materials and the smaller body with a regular scale length definitely appeals.I think that's the one I'll probably go for.I can always return it if it's not right I suppose.

SteveGV

You won't find much better value for money than Faith, I honestly think they've priced them too cheap

Bluesman1989

SteveGV pretty much said everything I was going to say - Can't go wrong in that price range

thebreeze

Washburn?  What's happened to them?

woody

Im gonna wade in with faith too..theres also a very interesting looking eastman in the classifieds..

usedtobe

thebreeze;799753" said:

Washburn?  What's happened to them?

Still going, I think..

thebreeze

I hadn't heard or seen a Washburn for ages.  I still have mine from the '80's and its always been really nice to play but it's not a traditional acoustic sound - tighter and not boomy for sure.  Prompted by usedtobe's comment I looked for them - the Warren Hayes model looks really cool I think, and only £375.

musicman100

I have a Taylor but it's a high end one. 816.
I do have a tanglewood n for the money it's a lovely guitars.

woody

I think sambostar has right idea but why use fakers..check out the eastman on here.come with a massive reputation.some very skillful jazzers i know play their archtops and rave about them.