[Def metal]

But me, surprisingly being a redneck (I should know this kinda stuff lol)

I know nothing bout an acoustic... Cept, well im not entierly noob at them..

But yeah need help...

I'm looking for something.. Fancy, Unique...
And electric..

These are what I'm thinking of..
But what do i know.... so yeah lol

Price has limits until .... $800ish?
Lol, tell me if you think thats too high, but i wanna keep this gutiar and not get bored of it, and show it off XD









I perferable want the deans... They look so sexy...

[dadfad]

You sort of have to decide which is most important, the look of the guitar or its acoustic qualities. Obviously the more extreme electric-shaped semi-acoustics in your pictures are more in keeping with a metal/death-metal theme if you're gigging live, etc where stage-appeal is a big factor.

As far as pure acoustic properties or versatility, a more conventional shaped acoustic is a better choice. For example, you could play metal-ish stuff on a more conventionally-shaped acoustic (not as "flashy" but would work), but, conversely, if you wanted to play a more conventional acoustic-type tune (like a blues or folk or country or soft-rock, etc) it would be difficult to sit on a stool in front of an audience and play it on a V. (Difficult both because of its shape as well as its look.)

Playing an acoustic with reasonably good electronics will sound pretty similar no matter what shape guitar you use (as its sound is based more on the electronics and amplification than the actual acoustic properties of the guitar). But for truly acoustic properties not plugged in the conventionally-shaped acoustic guitar would be superior. Out of those above you showed the Tak is probably the best, although the Epi (if it's one of their "Master-Built" series) might be even better. If you go toward the conventional shape, you might also want to check out the Alvarez AJ60-SC (or AJ414CBK which is black) or AJ60-S, available with or without electronics (both are in the $500-$600 range).

<-AJ60-SC <-AJ414CBK <-AJ60-S

Anyway, it really depends on what's most important to you. I understand that stage-presence can be an important thing, and then so is functionality.

[Def metal]

Thanks, Ill most likely only be using electronics.. (if i can't bring my amp, i always bring a portable amp)

if you wanted to play a more conventional acoustic-type tune (like a blues or folk or country or soft-rock, etc) it would be difficult to sit on a stool in front of an audience and play it on a V. (Difficult both because of its shape as well as its look.)

Well, idk bout that, I've had a Flying V since i was ... 8ish... And i find it way easier to play with it than to play with like any other shapes lol

But yeah, Thanks for the info =]

[ninjato]

JMO...a Flying V acoustic will sound like crap as far as acoustical properties go.

I know this is way out of your price range but pick up a Taylor 300 series or up level guitar. Compare that tone to a laminate flying V DEAN.

I'm more about tone than looks.

[Def metal]

So am I(ish)

But tbh, just looked up a video, because i can't stand an ordinary acoustic...

Lol, Flying V acoustic

And i kinda like the tone.. sure its not the best, but i'm not going to be the best acoustic, ill rarely use it,

basically only for campfires,

i don't think it sounds like crap, lol

[eulogy]

Two things.

- Whenever I buy a new guitar, I try to keep the "ooh, new toys!" part of my brain under strict control, and think about price/quality first. I believe you American lot are rather fond of calling it "bang for your buck". All of the "non-conventionally shaped" (speaking of an euphemism, heh) guitars you picked will be lower quality than a conventional acoustic of the same price-class. It's simple marketing: the people who are attracted to those sort of guitars are not really acoustic players. They're electric players looking to whip out an acoustic at one point in their set, and therefore have much lower expectations of what a good acoustic should soon/feel like.

- In the lower-end of your price range, I would suggest you look for a Yamaha or Alvarez. Yamaha guitars often get a bad wrap, but I have a Compass-series that I've been banging on for nearly 8 years now, and it's opened up tremendously. It's not exactly a Martin D35 in terms of projection, but it's a surprisingly good guitar. Alvarez have a better reputation than Yamaha, but I don't like their tone as much. Very bright and punchy.
At the higher end of your price range, you could push for a Taylor (something like the 210).

(Actually, as an afterthought: if you want to keep the price down even more, look for Seagull guitars. They're rather specific-sounding, which is a polite way of saying that they're not for everyone. I like them: they have a very clipped, bright sound. Other people hate them because they have a very clipped, bright sound. Heh. They're fairly cheap (around here, they often can be found for as low as € 270 for their entry level guitars) and if you can stand their sound, they're probably equal or better than, say, a Yamaha.)

You say you can't "stand an ordinary acoustic". Why is that? There's nothing wrong with being an electric-only player, so if an acoustic doesn't appeal to you, don't buy one. I know that I went through a period where I almost exclusively played the electric guitar, but the longer I play, the more I'm attracted to the acoustic. I think it's a normal progression for guitar players. If you're not interested (yet) in acoustic playing, though, then don't fret (har har) about it: just stick to your electrics. There's no point in buying an electric-shaped acoustic, only to plug it into your amp and try and play it like you would an electric.

[Def metal]

mmm good point..

But i mean, i can't stand the shape, its not so familier than a flying v....

they're to big =P i don't understand really anything about it....

if not, then i guess ill buy the -AJ414CBK,

[ninjato]

mmm good point..

But i mean, i can't stand the shape, its not so familier than a flying v....

they're to big =P i don't understand really anything about it....

if not, then i guess ill buy the -AJ414CBK,

There's a lot more to life than Flying V's. JMO

[dadfad]

mmm good point..

But i mean, i can't stand the shape, its not so familier than a flying v....

they're to big =P i don't understand really anything about it....

if not, then i guess ill buy the -AJ414CBK,

There's a lot more to life than Flying V's. JMO

Yeah, like...



...or...

[DrumsFoDaSoul]

Definitely check out Alvarez guitars. I have an Alvarez and I can juxtapose it to many of the Low-Medium end Taylors and Martins. I find myself loving it more each day just because I can really hear how it has opened up in tone and bass over time.

[dadfad]

Definitely check out Alvarez guitars. I have an Alvarez and I can juxtapose it to many of the Low-Medium end Taylors and Martins. I find myself loving it more each day just because I can really hear how it has opened up in tone and bass over time.

Yes, I agree. My son gave me an Alvarez AJ60 for Fathers Day a few years back. It's held up very well and has a pretty nice tone for what it cost. In its price range I think it's a good buy.

[Def metal]

Thanks ill check those out too =]

mmm good point..

But i mean, i can't stand the shape, its not so familier than a flying v....

they're to big =P i don't understand really anything about it....

if not, then i guess ill buy the -AJ414CBK,

There's a lot more to life than Flying V's. JMO

Yeah, like...



...or...

Pfft, V's are life... lol... Though that other one is sick lol