New Guitar

Dr_Rez · 04-19-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wolverinewolfweiselpigeon

So for the past 6 months I've had my boss' Martin D16 on indefinite loan, and I'm feeling like I should give it back soon. The problem is that after playing such a good guitar for so long, going back to one of my shitty knock-offs will be nearly impossible, so I'm wanting to sell one of them and save up money to buy a good guitar. I'm pretty in love with Martins at this point, but they're super expensive.

So I guess my question is, should I really spend the money on a Martin (I'm looking at D18's and haven't found anything under $1,200), or is there a comparable brand out there that I just haven't heard of? I don't want to settle, but if there's something almost as good out there that will save me money I would really like to know about it.

Yes Martins are wonderful, but I would not recommend buying one from their lower end ones.
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My favorite howerever is what I have used primarily for the last 4 or so years. its a Seagul Mini Jumbo. This guitar is not only beautiful but sounds better than most of the high end Gibsons and many of the Martins I have played in stores or at friends. I think it cost me 349 bucks or something like that. Its completely handmade in a small city in canada and uses incredible woods.

Amazon.com: Seagull Entourage Rustic Mini Jumbo Guitar: Musical Instruments

For around 300-400 you have some good choices. I have owned an Alverez that is seriously one of the nicest looking and playing guitars I have used. I think it cost like 350 new.
Alvarez AF410 Artist Folk Acoustic Guitar Natural | Musician's Friend

Their are so many choices today in the middle price range, but having played most of them these 2 brands are seeming very consistant and produce fantastic stuff. Seagul for the money though seemed to be the best deal in sound, woods, and being made in North America.