09-13-2013, 04:30 PM
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Had an idea!
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Hard to find a decent Taylor that costs less than $500.
I know....why a Taylor? Because I like the sound. Even the $5000 Martins didn't sound as good to ME as ANY Taylor I tried, and most people say go with what you like.
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09-13-2013, 05:26 PM
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#22
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Had an idea!
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Would anyone here buy a guitar from Ebay?
The 410CE is $2,000 in store, but $1,300 on Ebay from reputable sellers. And I loved it as well.
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09-13-2013, 08:11 PM
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#23
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CP's Fraser Crane
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I've bought guitars online.... But it's usually better to play it and love it first.
2 exactly identical guitars my feel and sound totally different to you...
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09-17-2013, 03:08 PM
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#24
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Calgary
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In the current issue of Guitar magazine (November 2013) they have 15 good acoustic guitars under $500. You may want to check that out, $1000 is a lot. Last month they did 15 electrics under $500.
I'm looking to get this one.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...19614000001000
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09-18-2013, 11:14 PM
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#25
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Lifetime Suspension
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$1000 is way too much to spend on your first guitar. Yamahas are great, as stated previously in this thread.
I bought a really nice Simon and Patrick guitar three years ago, I paid $700 including a nice case. This guitar plays better than some $2500 Gibson acoustics. It is all about what feels fun to play for you. Someone else earlier recommended Simon and Patrick, and they are really good value for money. Made in Quebec.
This is the one I have, I couldn't recommend it higher:
http://simonandpatrick.com/cwgtcedar.htm
If you know someone who is experienced enough to know the difference between a good guitar and a beat up one, go the used route and save a few bucks. Bring them along to have a look at a used guitar with you.
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09-19-2013, 04:42 PM
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#26
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Had an idea!
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Not my first guitar. Thought I had pointed that out in the first post.
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09-19-2013, 05:17 PM
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#27
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Lifetime Suspension
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Sorry man, missed that. Good luck to you.
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09-19-2013, 06:27 PM
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#28
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Hey when you do get it make sure you don't leave us hanging... Post some pics!!
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09-20-2013, 10:58 AM
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Had an idea!
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Still deciding, plus I don't have much time to go shop around.
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09-21-2013, 03:49 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Calgary
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That's a lot of money to spend and not shopping around. Try some online sites, lots of selection unless you're bent on getting a Taylor. I believe there was a Taylor in the article I previously mentioned, but good luck on that.
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09-21-2013, 07:25 PM
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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Go down to the states and check out a pawn shop. I bought a beautiful Takamine Dreadnaught worth over $500 for $100.
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Who is in charge of this product and why haven't they been fired yet?
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09-22-2013, 12:24 AM
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#32
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Hell I bought a MIM Fender Fat Strat in agave blue in Calgary pawn shop for $150.
About 3 years ago now...
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11-12-2013, 10:56 AM
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#33
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Had an idea!
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Ended up getting the Taylor 214CE mostly cause I found it for an absolute steal. Brand new condition for half price.
Great guitar.
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01-03-2014, 04:36 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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I'm looking to get an acoustic guitar because I'd like to learn to play. A problem I'm running into is that I need a left handed guitar and they aren't as easy to find, and I don't want to spend much money since I'm only starting out. It was suggested to me by a local shop that I should check Kijiji. I found a Jasmine Tackamine on there for $125. Are there lower end acoustics still a decent guitar?
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01-03-2014, 07:26 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shane_c
I'm looking to get an acoustic guitar because I'd like to learn to play. A problem I'm running into is that I need a left handed guitar and they aren't as easy to find, and I don't want to spend much money since I'm only starting out. It was suggested to me by a local shop that I should check Kijiji. I found a Jasmine Tackamine on there for $125. Are there lower end acoustics still a decent guitar?
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Not much experience with Takamines, but if you can, take a guitar-playing friend along to try it out. If you're starting out and are looking for a guitar around $100, you want something that has decent action (strings aren't too high from the fretboard), sounds reasonably good, and can stay in tune.
One word of warning - I did a quick search, and it seems that the Jasmine's are not solid top guitars, but are laminate. Not sure if that's the case with all Jasmine's, or only certain models. Personally, I'd buy only solid top guitars. Sound will be much better, sound will improve over time, and better resale if you want to sell down the road.
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01-03-2014, 10:42 PM
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#36
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shane_c
I'm looking to get an acoustic guitar because I'd like to learn to play. A problem I'm running into is that I need a left handed guitar and they aren't as easy to find, and I don't want to spend much money since I'm only starting out. It was suggested to me by a local shop that I should check Kijiji. I found a Jasmine Tackamine on there for $125. Are there lower end acoustics still a decent guitar?
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Since you are new to playing, I would take this opportunity to never bother learning left-handed and just teach yourself right-handed first.
That will make the rest of your guitar playing life a hell of a lot easier.
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01-04-2014, 04:06 AM
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#37
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Since you are new to playing, I would take this opportunity to never bother learning left-handed and just teach yourself right-handed first.
That will make the rest of your guitar playing life a hell of a lot easier.
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I tried about 20 years ago, for a brief period, but it just wouldn't work right handed.
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01-04-2014, 08:21 AM
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#38
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Since you are new to playing, I would take this opportunity to never bother learning left-handed and just teach yourself right-handed first.
That will make the rest of your guitar playing life a hell of a lot easier.
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When I first started, I was trying right handed. Could never do it.
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01-04-2014, 03:48 PM
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#40
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shane_c
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Assuming you are in Nova Scotia, I would look at this one on kijiji (if it's still available).
EDIT: Noticed the guitar has cracks - tough call. If you expect to move to another guitar in, say, 5 years after you've progressed, I'd still buy it. It would be a great guitar to learn on, and still be playable and sound great.
Norman's are awesome guitars - they are one of a few made in La Patrie, Quebec, which seems to be a Canadian mecca for high-quality, low-price guitars (Seagull, Simon and Patrick are others made there).
Last edited by psyang; 01-04-2014 at 03:51 PM.
Reason: Noticed the ad mentions cracks
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