Have been looking for a few weeks for a guitar that I can learn on but not outgrow (not physically). I've done the ebay bargain an ended up with a bit of a twisted neck so not going down that route again. I narrowed the field to a Fender CD140SCE, Sigma DTC-28HE, Epiphone DR500 and a Takamine GD93. They all have a sound I really like and although they are different shapes I would be happy with any of them. I did try a Faith, but didn't like the finish on the Naked model particularly. The Yamaha's were nice but a bit vanilla. Looks wise the Takamine does it and so does the Sigma. Considering the price difference I was really impressed with the Fender but am concerned that it comes with a very nice case, so how have they produced it for so little money? Is it likely to fall to bits in a shorter period of time?
As I haven't played enough to know if I want to strum or pick, I need to get something of an all rounder. If I had seen all of them in the same shop, it would have been easier, but unfortunately I have not managed to do a side by side of any of them. The Sigma belongs to guy I work with, but I will be buying new.
Are there any of the 4 I have looked at a stand out model that can be recommended by anyone on here?
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Something like a used Baby Taylor, GS Mini or whatever would be a doddle to start learning chords on.
Chances are any guitar is going to need a setup unless it’s a used one that’s been set up reasonably recently. The setup more than anything could make the difference between becoming a guitarist and giving up in frustration.
Sigma, recording king and Eastman are better guitars than cheap Taylors and Epiphones and Fenders, in my opinion.
Having said that it plays beautifully (with a new nut) and sounds incredible.
25.5 is perfect.
Here’s the blurb from Eastman
https://www.eastmanguitars.com/e1d
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