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What would you buy?
So in the sub $1,000 dollar range. How do Epiphone Masterbilt guitars stack up? I want something that is made from solid wood. I like that they have bone nuts, and saddles already installed, in addition to the grover machine heads. Plus they are also electric to boot. I love Gibson guitars but I can't afford them, nor could I justify doing so, even if I had the money to spend. (I have too many other ducks to get in a row) So with all that said, I suppose my real question is: are there other brands that offer this much bang for the buck, while also giving that Gibson-esque vibe. I'm particularly interested in the Epiphone AJ-45me which is a short scale J45-ish type thing. I would like to get something that that I can get attached to rather than being tempted to trade in a couple months. thanks!
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I would take a serious look at either a Blueridge BG140 (mahogany) or BG160 (rosewood). They sound very Gibsonesque, are well built from all solid wood, and either one of them will run you around $700 without a case.
Good luck in your search, and please post some images of your NGD when it happens. Z
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ooooooohhh lol
I love the look of the BlueRidge bg160. I could probably get into the sound of the rosewood as well. Im guessing the scale length is 25"?
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If memory serves, it is 24.7 inches.
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definitely a contender for sure
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A friend let me play on his Epiphone J-200 once, and I have to say, I was very impressed. For a < $400.00 guitar, it sounded easily as good as some $1000.00+ Martins and Taylors, and better than their low-end models. It played like hot butter. For the money, it would be hard to beat. I think they also come in an acoustic-electric version as well. I have also tested out the Epiphone J-160 John Lennon model, and was also impressed. And, the SST models are really nice, especially for the money.
1998 Martin D-15 Mahogany 1977 Martin D-16 2002 Taylor Big Baby 1972 Ovation 1111 Balladeer 1976 Fender Stratocaster 1968 Gibson ES 135 |
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Yamaha LL6 A.R.E
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I dunno about the Gibson sound part
but Alvarez is making some really nice guitars lately, check out the solid wood masterworks series, some can be had for under a $1000
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Under a grand, you can sometimes find a nice used Taylor or Martin, but if you want a real eye opening and easy player, Look at a used RainSong* or Carbon Acoustic.
* A Used Rainsong at a Grand is a heck of a buy if you can find one.
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Will any of these sound like a short scale, slope shoulder J45?
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Or all solid woods?
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I would recommend Blueridge. I've played them, they sound and look nice. I've been intrigued with them.
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Under $1K
You may still be able to find a NOS Taylor DN3. They are under your $1k mark and a steal at that price.
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I dont know how to attach another thread to yours, but I posted this a few days ago and got a lot of great suggestions.
"I'm new to this and need help buying a guitar in New England area. " |
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Inserting a link.
Copy the URL of the post you want to link to and use the "Insert link" Icon (that's the one that looks like a globe with a chain link in front of it) to insert the URL into your post.
It's actually pretty easy once you figure it out. B |
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advanced jumbo, dreadnaught, epiphone, gibson, j45 |
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