+1 on Ayers and Badens...they are made in the same factory and hold good workmanship and decent tone for the money. full solid woods, wood bindings, thin braces, clear interior workmanship. I used to own a Timothy Guitar, which is basically a singapore dealer's house brand OEM guitar from Ayers. having played more than a couple badens and ayers i would say they definitely are worth considering.
there have been alot of decent quality guitars coming out of Asia these days..think Eastman, Blueridge or perhaps the Japanese Takamines and Alvarezes that have been around for a while. Personally, the Badens/Ayers would be my choice over these.
no doubt the American guitars are wonderful instruments! but i wouldn't dismiss these Asian makes just because they are Asian.
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