In need of some advice for an acoustic guitar gift idea.

Space Monkey
Space Monkey Posts: 39
edited December 2003 in Musicians and Gearheads
Hello, thanks for your time. I'm curious as to what would be a good acoustic guitar for a novice guitar player. My brother has asked for one for Christmas, and I have no idea what to get him because I know very little about the instrument.

Things I need to consider in buying the acoustic:
- my brother has been playing for around a year, but not until recently has he become more interested in the instrument
- money is not a commodity, so cost is a factor; at the same time, I've never liked getting a cheap instrument, so is there a good middle-ground for this?
- I have managed to find some really good used stuff for myself, but since I don't know anything about the guitar, would it be wise to take this path?

Thanks for any input you can give.

Best regards,
Space Monkey
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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=031205124253012178006131192889/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/519722/


    this is a good one under 200 bucks. I believe Washburn has one for $150.


    Anything in that price range with a solid top will be fine.
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  • MissYouAllDay
    MissYouAllDay Posts: 939
    for a guy that's been playing for about he a year he may be lookin for something a little higher up. I would recommend the fender dg 20 ce. It's a beautiful guitar with great tone for under 400$. I has a sweet fishman pickup too if he ever decides to plug it in. There is a black model and natural colour. Check it out. Plays as smooth as an electric almost.
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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by MissYouAllDay
    for a guy that's been playing for about he a year he may be lookin for something a little higher up. I would recommend the fender dg 20 ce. It's a beautiful guitar with great tone for under 400$. I has a sweet fishman pickup too if he ever decides to plug it in. There is a black model and natural colour. Check it out. Plays as smooth as an electric almost.

    I play a natural DG 22 CE with that same fishman p/u and a cutaway.

    The maple is bright but sounds great plugged in and the foto flame looks cool.


    MY next guitar will probably have rosewood back and sides and a cedar top.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • Space Monkey
    Space Monkey Posts: 39
    Thank you both, I appreciate your responses.

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