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12-02-2017, 07:14 AM
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New to the forum looking for recommendations
Hey there all,
My name is Derek, I’ve been playing guitar for about ten years now and never really had a nice one. I play in a bluegrass/folk, don’t really use a pick too much, don’t really solo all too much either. I currently play with a takamine g406s and I’ve really just grown out of it and I’m looking to size up a bit. I guess you could say i have a similar playing style to bands like Devil Makes Three and stuff like that. I’m looking into a new guitar and have been back and forth on orchestra models and 000 models. Looking for something all solid wood with more volume and projection, no cutaway, under a grand in price and preferably 000 size but could be convinced to stray away from that. What would y’all recommend for someone playing that style of music? 
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#2
12-02-2017, 07:26 AM
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Welcome Derek!
You're probably going to want a dreadnaught for the projection you seek. A used Martin DM (poor mans D18) solid top only, would fit the bill around $500. I have one and it is my go-to guitar over my D-35 and 000-18ge.
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12-02-2017, 07:47 AM
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Welcome to the forum!
 I would think an Eastman E10 would fit the bill quite nicely. Ultimately your best bet would be to take the recommendations offered here and give Ted at L.A. Guitars, or Maury at Maury's Music a call. They are both sponsors of the AGF, have great reputations and are very knowledgeable. I'm sure they can also give you some more ideas. L.A. Guitars https://www.laguitarsales.com/ Maury's Music https://www.maurysmusic.com/
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#6
12-02-2017, 07:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum!
Are you open to buying used? For about the same price as the Guild you mentioned, you could probably find a used Guild GAD F130, which is similar but all solid woods. I used to have one and thought it was a nice, really versatile guitar. And you mention volume and projection - that thing was LOUD for an OM. 
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12-02-2017, 08:59 AM
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Blueridge
The Blueridge BR163a might fill the bill. It's an all solid rosewood and adirondack 000. Currently MF is listing these for $801.33 plus an additional 17 percent off with the code HOLIDAY. If hog is your thing the BR143a is also available.
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#8
12-02-2017, 09:06 AM
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Looking for a new/used guitar is great. However you're going to get 50 different responses and maybe none are available in your area. My suggestion is to go out and try as many guitars as you need to, to find one that works for your desires and budget. There is no shortage of excellent used guitars under your price ceiling. Good luck.
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#9
12-02-2017, 09:14 AM
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Larrivee OM02 or OM03. They are essentially the same guitar. You could easily get the OM02 for under 1k, and likely the OM03 for under or right at about 1k. These are wonderfully fantastic all solid, American made guitars of the highest build quality. They also sound fantastic with great projection. Contact John at Shoreline Music (shorelinemusic.com) or Jim at Trinity Guitars (trinityguitars.com) for great pricing and service.
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#10
12-02-2017, 09:37 AM
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thanks for all this! I really like the blueridge guitars but what drives me nuts is they only make acoustic electric with the cutaway. I’m gonna try some of these out and see what fits best, still open to as many suggestions and y’all have! And also, if you want to check out what I’m doing, i play in a band called pinedrop. We’re from Vermont, have some ****ty recordings but some good videos on YouTube. Check it out! And thanks again!
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#11
12-02-2017, 09:45 AM
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#12
12-02-2017, 09:55 AM
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Alvarez
Blueridge Eastman They all have some excellent choices and great bang for the buck. Check out some of the HPL Martins as well. https://www.maurysmusic.com/inc/sdet...1ae/34053/2749 And welcome to the forum.
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