Looking for a parlor around $300

[hellar89]

Im not really sure what to look at. I currently have a dreadnaught but would like to pick up something smaller to learn finger style / the blues on.

here are some I have been looking at.

Recoding King Dirty 30's
Alvarez AP66
Washburn?
Gretsch Jim Dandy
Old Stellas?

I am open to all suggestions,

Thanks in advace

[Knollhaven]

I tried out an Alvarez AP70 and really, really liked the bang for the buck, excellent quality. The AP66 should be similarly pleasing. They get a lot of love around here. Keep us posted on your decision... Best of luck to you.

[Treenewt]

If you're looking at recording kings step up from the Dirty 30s to an RP-06. I had one and it was a fantastic little guitar. I just found I prefer big ones! A much nicer guitar than the Dirty Thirties.

[Zegie]

Couple of suggestions for parlour guitars in your price range.

Solid top: http://www.musicstore.de/en_EN/GBP/J...GIT0031071-000

Solid top and a Pretty fretboard: http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbf200_nt.htm

Good luck - it's a wise choice.

[Pixelfergus]

I recommend the Alvarez, it has a very easy to play neck in my opinion

[Congi]

How about Tanglewood TW133 SM ? Solid mahogany top and back.

[teletaylor]

I'd give Seagull or any variation of Godin a look, especially used.

[teletaylor]

Like this one

https://reverb.com/item/598547-seagu...d-2005-natural

Been to this store many times, good people overall, but I don't work for them, just happened to come across this

[tnez13]

Art& Lutherie Ami. Played a couple last week and thought they had a pretty good sound.

[TBman]

I have the Alvarez AP66 and its comfortable to play. I use it for bluesy stuff primarily. I got mine from Zzounds.com

[Coach Jim]

+1 for the Alvarez parlor (00 size) guitars. I have an AP66sb and an AP610eshb. Both are great little guitars for the money.

[sospel65]

Originally Posted by tnez13

Art& Lutherie Ami. Played a couple last week and thought they had a pretty good sound.

Hi, I own one of those. It is very good value, however, it is a kind of one-trick poney. As long as you play blues, it does the job but versatility is not exactly its strong point. I remember playing a Tanglewood TW 73 (if I remember well) which can be found used for around $300 and if I were in the market for a new parlor, I would definitely give it a look.
Have fun looking for the one,

Michel

[pszy22]

Here are some specs and sound clips if you want to take a listen. I think you'd be happy with any of these -

http://www.bucketlistguitar.blogspot...arez-ap70.html

http://www.bucketlistguitar.blogspot...jim-dandy.html

http://www.bucketlistguitar.blogspot...er1-s00sb.html

http://www.bucketlistguitar.blogspot...-guitar_9.html

http://www.bucketlistguitar.blogspot...ha-fs-700.html

Have fun,

[SFCRetired]

My luthier has a Washburn he said is fantastic.

[DASmusic]

I've had my eyes on the Washburn WP11SNS for a while now. Never played one but I just think its a really nice looking and sounding guitar (from what I've heard on YouTube reviews). Its definitely on my list to buy.