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03-12-2018, 02:47 PM
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Entry Level Buy: Fender, Washburn or Yamaha
I am looking to a buy a guitar and hoping for some feedback/recommendation for one of the brands mentioned: Fender, Washburn or Yamaha:
Profile: Looking to buy new Max cost $400 Cutaway Acoustic Electric I like a throaty sound not twangy I always use a pick I'm still an amateur but trying to improve, hoping with the right tools it might make it more fun and exciting. If you have specific model in mind that would be great as well. Thanks in advance. 
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03-12-2018, 03:10 PM
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I bought my dad a Yamaha FS830 to learn on and he's really enjoyed it. It's a great size and I actually really enjoy playing it whenever I'm back home for a visit. Yamaha's are a really great bang for your buck.
I've heard good things about the FG800 as well, it's more of a dreadnought size so might give you a more "throaty" sound you're looking for.
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03-12-2018, 03:23 PM
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The Epiphone Masterbilt DR-400MCE is all solid spruce over mahogany, dread shaped, cutaway, with electronics for $399 at GC, MF, etc. I have the DR-500MCE and it is nice.
Of the three you mentioned, I would go with Yamaha. Consistently great value and well made.
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03-12-2018, 03:51 PM
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Look at a Seagul S-6. Great bang for the bucks.
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03-12-2018, 03:52 PM
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IMHO, you can't beat the value (quality/dollar) of a Yamaha.
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03-12-2018, 04:15 PM
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My first guitar (1984) was a Yamaha, you get a decent instrument for not a lot of cash. Never played a Washburn or Fender acoustic that I particularly liked but the neck on my old Yamaha was a pleasure to use. Things may have changed in all those years, of course.
In any case, standard advice applies - go out and try lots of instruments in your budget, see what speaks to you, feels good and makes you want to play more. Then, if you're comfortable with the idea, consider the used market for a better model from the same maker.
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03-12-2018, 04:23 PM
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Yamaha Fgx800c
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03-12-2018, 04:35 PM
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03-12-2018, 04:36 PM
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If you would consider used for your budget you could get a lot more guitar. That being said I would try a Washburn WCG25SCE. I am a Martin person but that Washburn is a really nice guitar. Solid spruce top and a mahogany comfort roundover. Has a cutaway and Fishman electronics. Great sounding, feeling and playing guitar. Only drawback is you would have to get used to fit in your budget. New you are looking at $600 As others have stated play a lot of guitars until you find the sound and feel for your taste in your budget.
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03-12-2018, 05:18 PM
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Another vote for Yamaha in that price range...
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03-12-2018, 05:31 PM
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I bought a Yamaha FG 800 last year for myself to learn how to play the guitar again after a 40 year hiatus. It is extremely easy to chord and it sounds fantastic. For the money spent I think it is a steal.
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03-12-2018, 05:41 PM
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With $400 to work with, I'd be on the lookout for a used Yamaha LS16, LJ16 or LL16. They usually fetch more like $550-$650 used, but I've definitely seen them go for $400 from time to time. These are the all-solid Yamahas with 1-3/4" nut, torrified (artificially aged) tops, and zero-impact passive pickup system. At their MSRP of ~$1000ish, these guitars are fabulous, and at the ~$500 point, are an insane value. Frankly, they are direct competitors to the $2000+ Taylors and Martins...
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03-12-2018, 05:44 PM
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Yamaha...
Between those three..I'd go Yamaha...BUT...if I was gonna spend $400..I'd look long and hard at Recording King!!!!
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Collings, Martins, Gibsons, Taylor, Fenders, PRS's, a Takamine and MORGAN amps..love them all!!!
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03-12-2018, 05:46 PM
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Couldn't have said this better. I would go with a Yamaha!
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