r/AcousticGuitar

Hello!

I have been playing on and off for a few years and have also started recording at home. I own very basic guitars -

Yamaha CSF1M - I got this mostly as a travel/couch guitar. Love the sound, but it's not that good for recording, sounds quite thin.

I also had a Yamaha FSX800C, that I recently sold. Again, a small body guitar, and even though it had great sound, it was not the full sound that I was looking for in some recordings.

So, I am in the market for a dreadnought. I have always wanted to buy a Martin - but I am not really at the place yet where I can buy a D-28. I can afford it, but I do not want to invest that much in a guitar just yet. I had made up my mind on the D-12E Retro Road series - I even played it at my local GC and liked it. But then I came to know about the Eastman E8D, which is also pretty well rated. So, yeah - needed some suggestion on this.

I would obviously value the sound, but I really believe that money can't buy sound - like, it varies and sometimes even cheap guitars sound amazing. But I do believe that comfort and playability, and material and quality, are directly proportional to the money spent. I really want something that is comfortable - that works well out of the box, maybe even without a setup, and has good materials and even better craftmanship. The best balance between the these factors, including the sound, would be my optimal choice.

Based on that, what would your suggestion be? Currently looking at D-12E and E8D, but other suggestions in that price range are welcome. I'd prefer if it's under $1300, but can squeeze a couple hundred more if really worth it.

Thanks!

Hi guys, I'm looking for an upgrade to the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany I currently use as my main guitar. I had learnt on a Yamaha FS800 that I liked (OM shaped) but had to sell off. I'm looking for a guitar that handles both fingerstyle and strumming (light and aggressive) well, but that doesn't make me hide behind it. So no dreadnoughts or grand auditoriums. I know the next fuller size is an OO/OM or OOO, was hoping to get your advice on what is a bit more warmer and less bright than a Taylor. The nut width on the GS Mini is also a bit tight but I did get used to it eventually.

Budget would be up to $1500 USD. What are the best models of guitar for this price range, that fits the criteria for a smaller-bodied person like me? So its size and playability are hopefully as even as the tone and musicality. I'm looking at the Yamaha models mainly but do need a steer towards a more specific line. And other brands are welcomed! But I'm based in Singapore so the availability of certain brands has to be factored. Thanks in advance.

Edit: For tone woods... I'd prefer a rosewood/spruce/sapele sort of build. I love the mahogany but do miss a deeper bass and richer response.

Have other people had the experience of trying to play something off a tab, finding it extremely difficult and dropping it for a while and then coming back and suddenly thinking, “What if I fingered it THIS way” and then it’s obviously easy? I don’t know if my subconscious is helping me out or just delights in making me feel stupid.

Hi all. Lifelong Martin D18 owner....as I get older, it is harder to play. Looking to get a Nylon String Guitar. So what do you think the most playable and best sounding Nylon String Guitar (base upon your actual experience). $4000 or less. Thanks.

I had been jonesing for both a Taylor and mahogany top, so this used 324ce Builder's Edition fit the bill nicely. Thank you to the previous owners for taking care of it.

Taylor joins the acoustic stable of an '80s Alvarez Yairi DY85a dreadnought and Guild J30 jumbo from the Westerly era.

Body

Back and sides

Restrung the Martin OM28V with Kovar extra lights. Not to bury the lede, these are great strings and well worth the money. The sustain is amazing as is the low end - and these are extra lights, my friend. Makes me wonder about the other gauges. This could get expensive :-) First thing I noticed when restringing is that the tension is noticeably lower on the wound strings - I'm thinking that CAN'T be the tension to get that low E in tune - but it was. Similarly with the other wound strings. Whatever they're doing with their SP core does, in fact, make for easier bends. Besides the excellent tone, you also get more volume - I am not kidding, more volume. All in all, I now have to order up a set for the SC10E. Probably go with the lights there just to see what happens.

y'all i need guitar recommendations (tbh ik ntg abt guitar shii) (n imma total beginner)

See I know F280 and 310 are a bit same. But 310 sounds more balanced and bright (As per the youtube reviews). Now I want your opinion guys . Also 310 a way older than 180, So should I go for 310??

Please do help me to suggest other brands guitar under 10k please : )

Hey all. I’ve had a Denver electric acoustic for years and love it to bits. I’ve only plugged in a few times with a crappy little amp that had the worst feedback. In saying that, I’m looking at getting a new amp with decent sound that won’t cost an arm and leg.

Like I said I’ve never really plugged in before with an electric acoustic so I don’t know what the best options would be. Any suggestions or advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance!