Feeler: £320 budget, what have you?

geetarguy85

Hello all,

I may be looking to buy an acoustic in 2-3 weeks time so thought I'd put the feelers out now. My budget will be about £320, though that may be sightly flexible for the right guitar.

Things I'm interested in:
- active electronics are very strongly preferred
- cutaways are a big bonus though not an absolute must have
- models I like include Yamaha APX/CPX, Alvarez AG series, PRS SE Angelus, Taylor GS mini
- not a fan of dreadnoughts
- no parlours please

Let me know what you have!

Thanks.

LooseMoose

Faith Naked Venus FKV - immaculate.  £275?  Can add a Hiscox for £30 too.

geetarguy85

Hey, I like the look of the FKV, will have to do some YouTubing. Do you have any photos? Cheers

bazxkr

How about APX500ii electro acoustic in oriental blueburst (altho more greenie). In original Yami case. Both mint. Circa £200 you will have GAS money left over.

LooseMoose

geetarguy85 said:

Hey, I like the look of the FKV, will have to do some YouTubing. Do you have any photos? Cheers

I've stuck it on ebay so piccies are here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331911203601

geetarguy85

Unfortunately it looks as though I may miss out on the Faith. Any other Faith Venuses, Yamaha CPX, PRS SE Angeluses etc floating around?

LooseMoose

If you want a PRS check out Thomann - they had them new for less than I've seen them coming up second hand!  Might have all gone south since Brexit but worth a look.

Also, be wary of Yamaha CPX - some of them are LOVELY guitars (I had a 7 and a 10) but many I saw in shops suffered from poor neck pitch so getting a good action and decent break angle was nigh-on impossible. 

geetarguy85

LooseMoose said:

If you want a PRS check out Thomann - they had them new for less than I've seen them coming up second hand!  Might have all gone south since Brexit but worth a look.

Also, be wary of Yamaha CPX - some of them are LOVELY guitars (I had a 7 and a 10) but many I saw in shops suffered from poor neck pitch so getting a good action and decent break angle was nigh-on impossible. 

Thanks for the tips!

guitarman66

My PRS SE Angelus is back up for sale; PM me if you are interested