Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
Found this post on the HC Acoustic Guitar forum:
Please save me some time, and pick an acoustic guitar for me.
Hello everyone. Before I ask for a recommendation, a disclaimer. Please don't tell me, "It's all a personal preference", because I know it is. I have played guitar for 13 years (around the time I joined this forum!) I am looking for what the most commonly recommended, "can't-go-wrong" suggestions here are on HC without searching the forum for hours. Sorry to be blunt, but hopefully you can help me!
I need to buy an acoustic/electric guitar for under $800 new. I prefer really light action (which I know has more to do with the setup) but perhaps a thinner neck too? Reasoning is, I have thumb pain while playing acoustics for extended periods at times. From going to the stores, I have also found that I like the sound of Taylor's. Something about their presence, and brightness. But I don't want to limit my selection to just Taylors, because again, it wouldn't matter how bright it is if the pickup is doing the work when playing live. So my question again: Are there some universal recommendations here on HC for acoustic electrics under $800 that I should consider to hunt out and play? I don't mind the body shape, however I would like a cutaway. Thank you so much!
Maybe he'd also like someone to pick out a wife for him. But don't tell him "It's all a personal preference". messedup0
Needless to say, most replies have told him it's all personal preference.
Please save me some time, and pick an acoustic guitar for me.
Hello everyone. Before I ask for a recommendation, a disclaimer. Please don't tell me, "It's all a personal preference", because I know it is. I have played guitar for 13 years (around the time I joined this forum!) I am looking for what the most commonly recommended, "can't-go-wrong" suggestions here are on HC without searching the forum for hours. Sorry to be blunt, but hopefully you can help me!
I need to buy an acoustic/electric guitar for under $800 new. I prefer really light action (which I know has more to do with the setup) but perhaps a thinner neck too? Reasoning is, I have thumb pain while playing acoustics for extended periods at times. From going to the stores, I have also found that I like the sound of Taylor's. Something about their presence, and brightness. But I don't want to limit my selection to just Taylors, because again, it wouldn't matter how bright it is if the pickup is doing the work when playing live. So my question again: Are there some universal recommendations here on HC for acoustic electrics under $800 that I should consider to hunt out and play? I don't mind the body shape, however I would like a cutaway. Thank you so much!
Maybe he'd also like someone to pick out a wife for him. But don't tell him "It's all a personal preference". messedup0
Needless to say, most replies have told him it's all personal preference.
