In dire need of an acoustic guitar...

Hey, I just bought an acoustic from Guitar Center about 3 months ago. I bought a Yahmaha FG700S. I got it for $200, but it seems the price has gone up. Heres the link for Musicians Friend:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-FS700S-Folk-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518274

Sounds like a great guitar reading the reviews...How's the action high up the fretboard?

I think the action is fine from the factory. I didn't get mine set up after buying it and it feels fine to me.

I could hook you up with something used for about that.

I think the action is fine from the factory. I didn't get mine set up after buying it and it feels fine to me.
Cool cool.

And thanks Nick, I sent you a PM.

I could hook you up with something used for about that.

DO IT! I bought an acoustic off Nick three years ago and I've loved it ever since! The man knows guitars......

I've not really had that many acoustics in my life, but I did buy a nice Yamaha - just before I bought that one off Nick! - with a cutaway and active pickups. Very nice action, could play it well above the 12th fret without much trouble. I did post a couple of soundclips at the time, and everyone seemed to like the tone. Trouble was, the one I got off Nick was a real beauty and I got a good offer for the Yamaha, which was a bit redundant anyway.

I've played a couple of Yamahas since, and if I was buying another acoustic at a reasonable price, Yamaha would be the first brand I looked at.

:D :D :D

Vic

I just bought a new acoustic from Guitar Center on Friday. My price range was $200-$300 as well. I played everything in the store (including the Yamaha) and believe it or not, this one sounded best to me:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-V200S-Solid-Top-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=514520

And at $199 it was at the bottom of my price range. My advice, play a bunch before you decide. I would have never expected to go home with this model before the trip to the guitar store. But, I'm sooooo glad I did. She is one sweet axe.

alvarez has some good cheapies.

a month or two past when walking thru GC I saw an Epiphone sunburst on a stand. I strummed it as I walked by. it sounded really good. I froze in my tracks and did it again. really nice. I picked it up. the tag read 99$.
these are the China made guitars. not bad. I was surprised.

It is slightly over that price but you could consider a Seagull or an Art & Lutherie.

Alvarez RD20S.

Hey Kevin!

In addition to the others (and certainly speak w/Nick on the used guitar), I would take a look at an Ovation. They make some pretty good low priced guitars. I own one and love it. Of course, make yuour way down to the local shop and play as many as possible before you decide.

Thanks guys, I'm gonna try some acoustics out tomorrow.