[arasguitarist]

Hello everyone! First post here, and Im not even sure if it's in the right spot, but I think it is.

Ive been here for about 3 months or so on the forums, but Ive been using the site for tabs for over 4 years. Since Ive been playing guitar for about 4 years, I have decent experience with the electric and acoustic and know which ones are pretty good.

But I am new to the acoustic-electric guitars. I would really like one, but I cant seem to choose since there are so many. What would be a good one to start out with? Ive been thinking about an Ovation, but Im not too sure about it.

And I wouldnt mind a cheaper one, but a decent one. I only make minimum wage cause I work at McDonalds and they dont pay much. I also work there after school so I dont work that many hours. So anything cheap would be nice, as long as its decent.

Thanks for the help.

[theprik]

alvarez's are great guitars for their price

[dadfad]

alvarez's are great guitars for their price

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I totally agree.



Alvarez AJ-60... About $450 US if you shop around.

And welcome to GTU.

[Graeme! Yes, Graeme!]

You could have a look at Tanglewood guitars. A couple of friends I helped with uying their first guitars ended up with Tanglewoods. I was very impressed with the quality for the price.

[soulcracker]

My acoustic electric is an Aria, I got it for $300, it sounds great, specially plugged in.

[tzara]

Recently I've been digging Ovations; some of them are not so great, but some are spectacular for the price you pay. I acquired a Balladeer, used, for maybe half of what it sounded like it was worth; it's magnificent both unplugged and plugged in, once you get over the fact that it looks as though you could use it to paddle a canoe if you lost your oar.

Tacoma makes a nice electro-acoustic, too.

[Father Fonz]

I think the alvarez' look lovely.. but I have always been a sucker for colour contrast.

[arasguitarist]

Aight, thanks guys for the recmendations. Now that I have 4 or 5 to choose from, I got to figure out which one now. Im thinking about either the Ovation or the Alvarez.

[Graeme! Yes, Graeme!]

Your best bet is to try them out, see what you like best.

[arasguitarist]

Your best bet is to try them out, see what you like best.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yep, I guess Ill be making a trip to Woodwinds and Brasswinds tomaro morning.

[nightnday]

can't get a better sounding guitar for less: http://www.samash.co...&departmentid=1
I played one and was pleasently supprised. check it out in the store. They make a few other models.

This post has been edited by nightnday: 24 September 2005 - 07:31 AM

[arasguitarist]

What do you guys think of the Johnson Acoustic-Electric Clarity guitar? It seem pretty good and reviews for it are very positive.

[guitarfan19]

also check out some Ibanez Acoustic-Electrics, they have some nice ones.

[dadfad]

Aight, thanks guys for the recmendations. Now that I have 4 or 5 to choose from, I got to figure out which one now. Im thinking about either the Ovation or the Alvarez.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Between the two I'd probably go with the Alvarez. (That Ovation bowl-back really can be a pain in the ass. It won't rest very comfortably on your lap and not much better even with a strap. For me anyway.)

[Mikky04]

what about an SX?

[cuda71]

I have an Ovation applause for about 300 € (electric-acoustic roundback) . Im content with it, because the design is great and I think it sounds very well, but I can`t compare because its my first one !

[mrbluesey]

"My acoustic electric is an Aria, I got it for $300, it sounds great, specially plugged in. "

I own an Aria, and soulcracker is absolutely right. It sounds great, either plugged or unplugged, plays very smoothly, and is very light and comfortable to either sit or stand with.

Not too many controls (only a volume and tone control), but how many do you need?

The model I have ranges from £180 to £250.

This post has been edited by mrbluesey: 03 October 2005 - 08:14 AM

[arasguitarist]

I have an Ovation applause for about 300 € (electric-acoustic roundback)    . Im content with it, because the design is great and I think it sounds very well, but I can`t compare because its my first one ! 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The ovation sounds nice, I played my friend's, but I dont like how it sits on your lap. The plastic back is just not working out for me, the guitar keeps sliding.

[Wes Dakota]

I have an Ovation applause for about 300 € (electric-acoustic roundback)    . Im content with it, because the design is great and I think it sounds very well, but I can`t compare because its my first one ! 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The ovation sounds nice, I played my friend's, but I dont like how it sits on your lap. The plastic back is just not working out for me, the guitar keeps sliding.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Get a Taylor. Better neck, better electronics.

[Mikky04]

sx