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05-13-2010, 03:25 AM
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+1 on Seagull in that price range.
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05-13-2010, 04:57 AM
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So much choice, it's hard. I jumped in this direction recently. In that price bracket. Crafter GA7/N. Just to confuse you further.
  
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05-13-2010, 08:23 AM
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I second the notion of buying used, I just bought this for a half a grand...Tacoma DR-38. Of course you don't see these deals everyday but if you have the time to search it can pay off. I also play on a praise team at church and good electronics are a must, you can always install an inexpensive passive pick-up in any guitar but the Fishman/ L.R Baggs packages are hard to beat. Remember that the journey is half the fun!
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05-13-2010, 12:20 PM
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I really appreciate all of you that have responded. A lot to dig in to.
I am really wanting to play a Larrivee now! You know, the only reason Im thinking of another one is the capability of plugging in. Maybe I could just use mine until I figure it out So whats the deal with just installing one in my art and lutherie for now? I guess playing with audience just gave me an excuse to get another guitar! I like this one, and will never get rid of it. I seems to have a bright crisp sound, with not alot of bass and deep tone. The music our church plays is contemporary, upbeat, a lot of open bar chords and power chords with fast strumming. Pretty basic stuff. I like country, twangy, blues stuff. Maybe some nice sounds for the wife too  I guess thats why some of these other guitars sounded so good. Plus, mine is a pretty plain guitar, not very pretty. I can get my "baby" a little later in life, just wanting practical use for the church. But of course I want to sound good! We try to fill it up, drums, piano, 2 keyboard players, bass, acoustic, and electric. With a couple lead singers and choir. They also like to plug in with earphones, i guess to hear our instruments better? We're short on guitar players though, so sometimes we may not even have a bass and electric up there. Thats why Im jumpin in to help out. Im also wondering if a deeper tone sound may be better if there's no bass. Just a little info for my guitar's use. Now suggestions on using mine? Someone gave me an old Dean slide-in pick up Im going to try out. Whats up with installing one? Thanks to all of you!!
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05-14-2010, 03:54 AM
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You can't beat Takamine electronics...http://www.taylorguitarforum.com/for...d.php?t=184295
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06-04-2010, 03:24 PM
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Used Blueridge, Eastman, Epiphone in that price range. You will get very good craftsmanship and all solid woods and lots of choices in body size/style.
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06-04-2010, 04:07 PM
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If you're careful about choosing one, an Ovation is a pretty good way to go if you're deadset on a "new" guitar. The tone definately isn't for everybody, but they certainly have their followers and have been made to sound absolutely beautiful in the right set of hands.
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06-04-2010, 04:29 PM
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Installing a pickup in your current A&L is definitely an option. I don't have any experience with them & can't recommend one, but I'm sure someone else here can help you out. Good luck!
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06-04-2010, 04:52 PM
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You have a good guitar~ Maybe just stick a pick up in there?
That said, I think the Recording King RD-06CE is also a very, very good value guitar. I'm not sure how much it costs in the States, but I got mine in China for around $300 USD. It comes with a B-Band UST, not really sure on the details I use it in this recording- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8_PZz9Gbek
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