[hoot_one]

i've been reading this forum cuz i'm getting my first acoustic guitar.
i've read a few times, yamahas and takamines are the best mid-priced guitars.($300-$500) and decided to get one of these.

the yamaha
http://www.musicians...ase_pid/518200/

the takamine
http://www.musicians...ase_pid/516415/


if you dont like any of these tell me another good acoustic/electric in my price range.


i know this is very boring but i need someones advice

[improviduto]

good question!

i'm going to say Yamaha, but only because I have more experience with their acoustics. however, I hear fab things about takamines, especially from capo2nd. you may want to ask this in acoustic QA as well.

[metallicac/dc]

I don't like either, but I'll move it to Acoustic Discussion.

[laxdude286]

I absolutely love my Tak. They are amazing guitars, and you get alot for your money. Unfortunately, I don't have alot of experience with the Yamaha, so I can't compare the two equally.

[grzegorz_panek]

Judging just by the brand factor, I'd take the Takamine.

Both should be comparable. The best thing you can do is to find and try both in local shops.

[randomorwhat]

I've got a Yamaha acoustic, and I love it. Having said that, I forked out 700 quid for mine. I've heard excellent things about Taks, so I'm torn I'm afraid!

[*Buzzer*]

Over the last few weeks i've tried a few of both. It seems to me (and i'm relatvely new to acoustics) i think the Takamine has the edge. As said above the Yamaha higher end guits do seem to be worth it but if your looking for a specific sound or feel then the Tak is the one to get if you have the cash

Just my opinion of course

[Graeme! Yes, Graeme!]

How often do you see a professional playing a Yamaha guitar? Not often is the answer. You see quite a lot of Takamine use though. OK, so that isn't an amazing indicator, but it holds true. In my opinion, Takamine guitars are better than Yamaha, generally speaking.

[Snaresticks]

Takamine. Why would a person buy a guitar from a company who makes ATVs? In my opinion, Yamaha is pretty cheap and not worth anything.

[rad80]

yakamine

[AcousticSmash]

Takamine are better than Yamahas. Dont waste your time with Yamaha guitar unless you are going for a electric at which time you would want a Pacifica but that is a whole different story.