Is this a good guitar?

[Kris10mf]

Ok so i need some opinions to tell me if this is a good quality guitar or not. Im starting lessons soon and I need a good acoustic guitar to play pop punk/rock. Anything opinions would be helpful
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-CD140S-Left-Handed-Acoustic-Guitar-513911-i1175291.gc

[fullofdust]

it's probably alright. i've never really liked fender's acoustics though. check this one out. a bit more expensive but a super solid guitar:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Washburn-D10SLH-Left-Handed-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Natural-wcase?sku=516864&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=31011704

[OveriseFan]

What's your price range?

[x_lost_girl_x]

.....wow um...i have a 1989 lotus gtr so i jus gm on that...but i wt 1 with a wamy.. ^.^ that would be fukn b.o.m.s.

[x_lost_girl_x]

...does n e 1 play drums2?...

[x_lost_girl_x]

muilti tasking...

[Kris10mf]

What's your price range?

around $350 or less

[Siren Silently]

That Fender is a nono. $280 for an all laminate guitar of shoddy construction (yes, Fender makes excellent electrics but really has no clue what they are doing with acoustics. I would recommend a solid top guitar along the vein of a Yamaha Fg730s ($300), Art and Lutherie Spruce/Cedar (whatever you like, $285) or the $300 Takamine (I believe it has a cedar top).

[Kris10mf]

That Fender is a nono. $280 for an all laminate guitar of shoddy construction (yes, Fender makes excellent electrics but really has no clue what they are doing with acoustics. I would recommend a solid top guitar along the vein of a Yamaha Fg730s ($300), Art and Lutherie Spruce/Cedar (whatever you like, $285) or the $300 Takamine (I believe it has a cedar top).

isn't the yamaha a folk or classical guitar though?

[OveriseFan]

That Fender is a nono. $280 for an all laminate guitar of shoddy construction (yes, Fender makes excellent electrics but really has no clue what they are doing with acoustics. I would recommend a solid top guitar along the vein of a Yamaha Fg730s ($300), Art and Lutherie Spruce/Cedar (whatever you like, $285) or the $300 Takamine (I believe it has a cedar top).

The guitar he posted has a solid spruce top, it says.

However, I think that there are better options in the $350 range. If you can get $30 more, you can get a Seagull S6. Art and Lutherie are another division of Godin (like Seagull) and I've heard great things about their guitars, and they're slightly cheaper.

[TheSkyline]

isn't the yamaha a folk or classical guitar though?

Maybe it's meant for that, but I can tell you right now what matters more is how you play it.
Plus, looking for an acoustic guitar meant to play pop/punk is pointless, there's no such thing.
But my opinion goes to this. (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Takamine-GS430S-NEX-Acoustic-Guitar-104621347-i1374585.gc)
Its sounds pretty good for the price, I've played it at the local guitar center.

[Siren Silently]

isn't the yamaha a folk or classical guitar though?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-FG730S-Solid-Top-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=519049&src=3SOSWXXA

Nope. It has wonderful construction and sounds great for a $300. Almost picked one up, but ended up just saving money for a $800 acoustic.

[whiteboypain]

.....wow um...i have a 1989 lotus gtr so i jus gm on that...but i wt 1 with a wamy.. ^.^ that would be fukn b.o.m.s.

are you speaking english?

[shes.a.ghost]

are you speaking english?I was wondering the same thing.

[whiteboypain]

Ok so i need some opinions to tell me if this is a good quality guitar or not. Im starting lessons soon and I need a good acoustic guitar to play pop punk/rock. Anything opinions would be helpful
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-CD140S-Left-Handed-Acoustic-Guitar-513911-i1175291.gc

Yeah, i own a fender acoustic similar to that one there. It's an ok guitar, but you could probably get something a little better for your money. Takamine is a pretty good acoustic brand that has reasonably priced acoustics. Or even that Yamaha that the kid above me posted is a good choice. good luck.

[whiteboypain]

I was wondering the same thing.

haha. glad someone else is on the same page as me..

[Kris10mf]

ok one more question. My guitar teacher was talking to me about getting an acoustic/electric. What are the advantages/disadvantages. Like will it effect the sound of just playing the regular acoustic setting at all

[whiteboypain]

ok one more question. My guitar teacher was talking to me about getting an acoustic/electric. What are the advantages/disadvantages. Like will it effect the sound of just playing the regular acoustic setting at all

there are no disadvantages to getting an acoustic electric guitar. Unplugged it is just like a regular acoustic and plugging it in just makes it more interesting really. If you're thinking about getting an acoustic electric...you can't go wrong. They also make "acoustic electric" guitar amps that are made for them, but you can plug it into any kind of electric amp and it will still sound good.

[Siren Silently]

ok one more question. My guitar teacher was talking to me about getting an acoustic/electric. What are the advantages/disadvantages. Like will it effect the sound of just playing the regular acoustic setting at all

Personally, I'd rather get an aftermarket pickup and go electric from there. You don't have that intrusive EQ band sticking on the side of your guitar and you can choose the system you like best, because if you hate the electronics on your A/E guitar you're pretty much screwed.

It shouldn't affect the sound at all (unless it was poorly installed), but at this price range you're better off just sticking to getting as much guitar as you can for the money.

[OveriseFan]

ok one more question. My guitar teacher was talking to me about getting an acoustic/electric. What are the advantages/disadvantages. Like will it effect the sound of just playing the regular acoustic setting at all

At the risk of being hypocritical (I only own an acoustic-electric) I would go for the straight-acoustic. For two reasons:

1. You can get a better quality guitar for the money, rather than spending money on (possibly cheap) electronics as well. You can get a pick-up for your guitar easily, when you need it.

2. Acoustic guitars age. Electronics do too, but not in a good way. When the electronics start going in your acoustic-electric, years from now, that's going to be a bitch to deal with. It might end up just making your guitar worth nothing (since you'll be buying cheaper.) A straight-acoustic guitar (assuming it's quality to begin with, and well-cared for) will last you a lifetime.

[bailmeout13]

are you speaking english?

Glad I kept reading and didn't ask a question which was already asked.

[djUbilla]

I actually have a Fender acoustic and I love the sound. I think it's all about the tone you're trying to get out of the guitar. For some reason, the Yamahas and Takamines didn't do it for me.

Although, if you can manage to get a Seagull, do it. That one was juuust outside of my price range, but I thought it offered the best tone this side of $500.

[miketrondson]

ok one more question. My guitar teacher was talking to me about getting an acoustic/electric. What are the advantages/disadvantages. Like will it effect the sound of just playing the regular acoustic setting at all

I've never played a Fender acoustic I've liked. For that price range, I'd suggest Epiphone, Ibanez (some of their acoustics play and sound great) or a low end Takamine.

I never really thought about the electronics going bad on an Acoustic-Electric. Hmm

[Siren Silently]

I've never played a Fender acoustic I've liked. For that price range, I'd suggest Epiphone, Ibanez (some of their acoustics play and sound great) or a low end Takamine.

I never really thought about the electronics going bad on an Acoustic-Electric. Hmm

Oh yeah, if its a built in system it is a bitch to deal with.

[miketrondson]

Oh yeah, if its a built in system it is a bitch to deal with.

I've got a Takamine that was list $999 that I got with a case for $800. Prolly about 5 years ago. As long as I keep the enviorment good, keep placing Elixir's on it every month, she'll be fine I hope. I don't plug it in two often. Honestly, just at shows.... which has been like 2 times.

[Siren Silently]

I've got a Takamine that was list $999 that I got with a case for $800. Prolly about 5 years ago. As long as I keep the enviorment good, keep placing Elixir's on it every month, she'll be fine I hope. I don't plug it in two often. Honestly, just at shows.... which has been like 2 times.

Oh generally electronics are pretty decent at holding up and you shouldn't run into problems. It's just in the off occasion that it does break you're in trouble, it's like having a set neck Gibson and having the neck snap off (well not nearly as bad, atleast the guitar is still usable, just the electronics won't be able to be used or be replaced).

[miketrondson]

Oh generally electronics are pretty decent at holding up and you shouldn't run into problems. It's just in the off occasion that it does break you're in trouble, it's like having a set neck Gibson and having the neck snap off (well not nearly as bad, atleast the guitar is still usable, just the electronics won't be able to be used or be replaced).

Well, getting a pickup installed on it in that case. But I'd imagine if that happened it would be time for me to purchase a new one anyway.

[bassdrummer2333]

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