Wanted: Guitar

[Galadriel]

Can anyone help me? I'm looking for a nice second hand guitar, not to expensive. I prefer a Folk guitar, but semi-acoustic would be even better, so I can plug it in to a stereo.
I have found a Stagg, but some people are against it, their advice is a Fender. Can anyone help me out with some more advice? Don't tell me I have to get me a guitar with those plastic strings, I don't want that.

[Alrik]

Lidl or/and Aldi here recently had cheap guitars, but I fear they are almost sold out by now.

They are usually food discounters, but have cheap non-food things, too.

I can't say anything on the quality anyway.

And I better don't mention that I've got a guitar, because I'd like to learn it again when I've got more money.

[peterh]

BJC is the resident guitar expert. Hopefully he can help

[Venom65437]

Yea, I'm sure BJC can help you out. Guitars are a lot of fun!

[Galadriel]

alrik said:

Lidl or/and Aldi here recently had cheap guitars, but I fear they are almost sold out by now.

They are usually food discounters, but have cheap non-food things, too.

I can't say anything on the quality anyway.

And I better don't mention that I've got a guitar, because I'd like to learn it again when I've got more money.

I know Alrik, we have those stores here too, but their guitars really suck. No good sound comes out of that thing. It's not even worth the name "guitar" but thx for mentioning it to me.

@ BJC
Where are you when someone needs you? ;D

[BJC]

I'm not sure what you mean by folk...classical guitar maybe? Basicly an acoustic with a thicker neck.
I'm quite a fan of acoustic electric guitars (acoustics guitars with a jack to plug into an amplifier. )
But at the same time....do you know how to play? Do you have a price range? Specific sound?

[BJC]

venom65437 said:

Guitars are a lot of fun!

Right on.

[Galadriel]

bjc said:

I'm not sure what you mean by folk...classical guitar maybe? Basicly an acoustic with a thicker neck.
I'm quite a fan of acoustic electric guitars (acoustics guitars with a jack to plug into an amplifier. )
But at the same time....do you know how to play? Do you have a price range? Specific sound?

My price range is around 100€ (about the same as $100, with strap)folk guitars are almost looking like classical acoustic guitars yes. But the neck is not thicker, on the contrary, it's slim. It's harder to practice on a folkguitar, but the sound that it makes is good for a crowd of 50 people (without amplifier) I learned a few accords when I was younger, so I know little bit of playing the guitar.
B, If you could just give me some brands or maybe even pics, that is way better, I'm looking for blue sunburst, if possible. Thx for your help.

[BJC]

Hate to tell you this...but unless you saw one somewhere at a pawn shop or on a specialty deal...you won't find a sunburst finish with the overall guitar being a 100 dollars. You'd really, really be getting what you pay for. Otherwise, I dunno what you tell ya...I can tell you quite a bit about cheap acoustic electric (even with vintage blues and blue sunbursts). I don't know a whole lot about folk guitars, but I was playing on last night after closing and the neck is definitley fatter then a normal guitar. What did you learn on, Kylia?

Edit: My boss told me that a lot of companies promote their normal acoustic guitars as "folk guitars" to be diverse in sales. Maybe this is what you're talking about?

[Galadriel]

I ment 100 $ for a second hand guitar B, not a new one I know for a new one I have to pay more, but I"m still learning and I don't wanna ruin a perfectly new guitar.
I learned with a classic guitar, but this one is too damaged to star again. And the folk guitar looks very different from the classical one. With a classic guitar you can play for a crowd of 15 people, without an amplifier. With a folk guitar you can play for more people in the same way.
But if I don't find a folk guitar, I wont mind to buy a classical guitar. It's not that I'm such a snob ;D

[BJC]

Hmmm...you pick the hardest ones. Where I come from....a second hand guitar normally means a beater. ;D

I can't really recommend a folk or classic as I try to avoid selling them where I work--but if you're interested in a possible cheap acoustic....I really, really recommend my beater. She's not only extremely pretty, but she's durable and I've had her since I was a pup. And for the price, I wouldn't complain if it didn't come with strings. But it does.

www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-RA100D-Dreadnought-Guitar?sku=511192

Not sure where all they ship to...but that's about the only recommendation I can make....hope it helps a little

[Galadriel]

Thx for that link BJC. Now that I lost my job, I'm afraid I have to postpone my dream. But this is the one I want Avalon Guitars Look at the handle, I bet you're not surpised right? ;D But I'm afraid it will cost too much for me and I can't find a semi in that genre. I also found in the Key Music Store in my town, a great one, but I forgot the brand. I wont forget how it looks though, it was a black semi acoustic with pearl colored stringholders.

[BJC]

Handle? You mean the cutaway?

[Galadriel]

bjc said:

Handle? You mean the cutaway?

Nope, I ment this

[BJC]

Headstock.

[Galadriel]

bjc said:

Headstock.

Thx BJC for this little piece of translation for me but what do you think of that one? I bet you don't like it that much huh? ;D

[BJC]

Awesome color. Sweet tuning pegs. Awesome pearl inlay logos. ODD shape and size.

I have 30-some guitars. My tastes vary. ;D

[Galadriel]

Lol BJC, must be something: "Mmmm, what guitar will I play this time " You poor little rich boy ;D

Went to another store, this guy had a small amount of guitars, but they were also awsome. The price range was from $299 up to $500 and more. This guy showed me the difference between nylon strings and steel ones. Nylon does sound a bit warmer, while steel ones are sharper, but I also picked up a very noticable Latin sound. The guitar with the nylon strings was made in Spain, made me think about the guitar play from Antonio Banderas in one of his Mariachi movies.
But, I don't wanna stick to one particular sound, so I better go for this Steel string guitar, made by Simon & Patrick, this one was about $440 (with a 10% discount ) The other one that was also great was a Seagull, but with gloss top, I didn't like the glossy top, but I loved the sound. The price of that one was $500. I'm still figuring out wich one I want So many toys and soo little time... ;D

[BJC]

I'm soooo nowhere near rich.

I repair, refinish and build my own guitars when I have the chance. That brings in some money...and gives me some guitars. ;D That's when I'm not working...or wrestling.