Knowing nothing myself about the Takamine, I love the aesthetic of the Koa wood and gold metal Archived Message Posted by ATL on November 22, 2024, 9:59:22, in reply to "Takamines and Washburns are good guitars as well." pieces (frets, knobs, etc.). The guitar looks like a million bucks. Plus, it's Springsteen-endorsed. So it must be good. Previous Message I have a Washburn 12 string that I absolutely love. Previous Message We had to buy during COVID because he grew from 5' to 5'10" between January and September 2020. Enjoys the feel and the guitar itself looks sharp (Koa wood like the photo below). We found one that languished at a local guitar shop for 2 years and got a deal on it - I think we paid $550-600. But they make cheaper. Message Thread: | This response ↓ Anybody here know anything about acoustic guitars? What's your pick for under $500 new?* - Herman Blume November 21, 2024, 9:50:14 RELATED: My son is teaching himself piano by ear and he’s blowing us away. Need a rec… - Desert November 22, 2024, 19:21:04 I use Ultimate Guitar / Guitar Pro for guitar stuff, but they have some piano tabs and sheet music - ghost_of_clt November 27, 2024, 13:28:10 It’s crazy that people can do this. I have zero talent in this area. I’m awed by people who do.* - ATL November 22, 2024, 22:41:48 I asked ChatGPT since I wasn't familiar with any specific resources - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 22, 2024, 21:41:37 OOO - Stu November 22, 2024, 12:26:12 Gibson says "not so fucking fast"... - haighter November 27, 2024, 13:20:34 Woof. That things a real hunk of shit too. * - haighter November 22, 2024, 21:10:16 Sidejack...I think I'm getting my kids the Squire Mini Strat and P-Bass for Christmas. * - haighter November 22, 2024, 10:01:16 Well as long as we are talking about guitars we are going to purchase or recently purchased - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 22, 2024, 10:15:44 Nice! - Illiniphil November 22, 2024, 10:28:37 Being in San Francisco, my local Guitar Center is somewhat the shit show that you described... - haighter November 22, 2024, 10:34:00 I bought an AC30CC2 right around the beginning of covid - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 22, 2024, 10:50:06 Try out a 15! Still plenty loud. Still very Vox-ey. Still way cheaper... - haighter November 22, 2024, 11:00:44 I like where your head is at...* - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 22, 2024, 11:49:37 Here’s what I got yesterday, mis-priced at the SF Guitar Center… - haighter November 22, 2024, 22:18:42 I was surprised she encouraged this by buying it for me - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 22, 2024, 10:33:43 The Cleaver or something like that? Hot damn you lucky bastard...* - haighter November 22, 2024, 10:24:29 Yeah, this one - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 22, 2024, 10:32:05 Which of your children are you sentencing to a lifetime of mocking and derision by making them... - Illiniphil November 22, 2024, 10:11:47 I had a HUGE crush on my teacher/club sponsor's daughter who went a rival HS. She played bass. - ATL November 22, 2024, 10:35:04 Shocking* - Stu November 22, 2024, 12:26:24 lady bassists are the shit, from Paz Lenchantin to Melissa Auf der Maur to Nikki Monninger - Sammich November 22, 2024, 11:57:23 I feel like you are now making names up* - ATL November 22, 2024, 13:19:43 Let's show some respect for Carol Kaye. - complainant November 22, 2024, 12:26:13 Looks like she semi-retired before I was born but played on some amazing songs - ATL November 22, 2024, 13:18:42 The wildman. And bass is fucking awesome. And he's far too small to play my Jazz bass... - haighter November 22, 2024, 10:23:46 One of the larger Baby Taylor types* - Chilango November 22, 2024, 9:08:05 Some questions: - Illiniphil November 21, 2024, 10:09:52 mini enjoyed his Takamine G-Series when he stepped up from a Baby Taylor - ATL November 22, 2024, 9:06:36 Takamines and Washburns are good guitars as well. - Illiniphil November 22, 2024, 9:36:33 Knowing nothing myself about the Takamine, I love the aesthetic of the Koa wood and gold metal - ATL November 22, 2024, 9:59:22 I like the Takamine and the Taylor series. * - OWWDig November 22, 2024, 9:35:33 I'll play... Probably willing to stretch that budget a bit, too, if it's worthwhile. - illinibone November 21, 2024, 15:21:05 Rock prompts the question acoustic or electric?* - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 21, 2024, 15:22:29 Acoustic -- I prefer unplugged type sets. may graduate to E later, but probably not* - illinibone November 21, 2024, 15:23:44 I'd still stick to the brands Phil mentioned below, unless you really want to stretch the budget - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 21, 2024, 15:37:27 Thanks. - illinibone November 21, 2024, 15:43:51 I have a friend that has a Breedlove. It was a perfectly cromulent guitar. - Illiniphil November 21, 2024, 16:01:39 higher end Breedloves are really nice sounding* - OWWDig November 22, 2024, 9:37:45 I'll add, don't be intimidated by going into a shop and not really knowing how to play - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 21, 2024, 16:10:23 Co-sign avoiding GC, unless it's like ours and doesn't have a ton of traffic. - Illiniphil November 22, 2024, 8:41:33 The one near me in Charlotte is super annoying. Always tons of people. - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 22, 2024, 9:19:29 We have 3 tiers of music stores. - Illiniphil November 22, 2024, 9:33:58 Also...for a board based primarily outta Chicago...Chicago Music Exchange is AWESOME. * - haighter November 22, 2024, 9:55:11 Guitar Works in Evanston is also a great place. * - OWWDig November 22, 2024, 10:20:52 Answers: - Herman Blume November 21, 2024, 10:46:48 I like Yamaha's in that price range. They're very well made. * - haighter November 21, 2024, 11:46:38 I have 2 Yamahas from the early 80s that still sound good...and I beat the heck out of them - OWWDig November 21, 2024, 12:43:44 Based on this, here's what I'd recommend - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 21, 2024, 11:22:02 Lol, I think that's the exact guitar he has now. Looking for an upgrade.* - Herman Blume November 21, 2024, 11:45:31 And he's probably closer to intermediate than beginner, now that I think about it* - Herman Blume November 21, 2024, 11:47:12 If you're willing for a bit more money, the Epiphone inspired by Gibson J-45 is outstanding... - haighter November 21, 2024, 11:49:18 There are some J-45 A/E that are in his price range, that would be nice - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 21, 2024, 11:54:23 Epiphones are nice, especially in that $300-500 range, as are Yamahas. - Illiniphil November 21, 2024, 11:35:15 Yep, those are all good brands - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 21, 2024, 11:40:33 It's stuff like this that makes this place worthwhile - RSMBob November 21, 2024, 11:43:11 Would the two of you say anything different for an 11 yo beginner?* - memyselfandillini November 21, 2024, 11:43:03 Nope. That Epiphone (or something similar in a similar price range) - GrandmotherPearlsJam November 21, 2024, 11:55:43 That was going to be my proviso. If they have small hands, maybe a 3/4 scale guitar to start. - Illiniphil November 21, 2024, 12:08:03 thanks a ton* - memyselfandillini November 21, 2024, 12:01:37 Picks shouldn't cost that much* - Phytynlini November 21, 2024, 9:52:08 Thanks a lot, Bidenomics. * - doubledown November 21, 2024, 10:01:20   Searching